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Teachers prepare rooms for new school year

By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer As children are picking out their new backpacks and gathering school supplies for back to school, the teachers are already back preparing for the first day. Curriculum and...

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Police accuse woman of leaving her 2-year-old in car all night while she...

A woman was arrested after police said she left her 2-year-old in her motor vehicle while she was in a bar, where she  was intoxicated to the point of sleeping at the bar. Police said the woman, Kelsey...

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Southington High vo-ag student helps in Belize

By Margaret Waage Correspondent Something new is needed sometimes to appreciate the familiar things in life. Such is the case for Southington High School Vo-Ag student Sariah Dutkiewicz. Volunteerism...

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Festival hostesses inspired by the past

By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer This year’s collection of Apple Harvest Festival hostesses said they always looked up to the former hostesses when they were young and hoped to one day represent...

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Community Services is seeking food donations

By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer September is Hunger Action Month and Southington Community Services is seeking donations. “You know, everyone’s giving in December and that’s wonderful, but we need the...

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Benefit art show at Tea House Sept. 6

Over 20 artists have come together exhibiting pieces of art no larger than 12” x 12” to help support the Artist Tree Tea House and their community events. The opening reception is on Saturday, Sept 6...

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Labor Day closings for Plainville municipal officers, refuse collection change

The MunicipalCenter, Library and SeniorCenter will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day. All municipal offices will open again on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Please note: the weekly refuse...

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Plainville Democrats meet Thursday

The August meeting of the Plainville Plainville Democratic Town Committee will be held Thursday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Plainville Municipal Center.

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Bristol back to school FAQs

The first day back to school begins Thursday, Aug. 28 for all Bristol Pubic Schools, including all-day kindergarten. Here are the following start and end times on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and...

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Police investigating early morning car crash near Hightower Road

The Southington Police Department is investigating an early morning accident that saw a car rollover and collide with a utility pole. Police responded to the area of 311 Hightower Road at 4 a.m.,...

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Charity Cycling Challenge ‘Raise Your Glass’ kick off on Sept. 26

The Charity Cycling Challenge, Inc. will host its 4th Annual “Raise Your Glass” Kick-Off Event on Friday, Sept. 26 at the Hawks Landing Country Club in Southington from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets for the...

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Organization presidents invited to PARC’s Helen Coughlin Memorial Walk

Presidents of organizations, businesses and boards or committees will be guests of honor at PARC’s 14th Helen Coughlin Memorial Walk on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Norton Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m....

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Imagine Nation preschool registering for fall

The ImagineNationPreschoolLearningCenter is currently accepting registration for the fall. The school is located in the ImagineNationMuseum located at One Pleasant Street in Bristol. This NAEYC...

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Hospice volunteers sought

The Hospice of Bristol Hospital is looking for individuals who are interested in joining its team as hospice volunteers. Individuals in volunteer roles have the chance to interact with patients for a...

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Obituaries for Aug. 29

The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For additional information, turn to our print or e-editions on Friday. Frank Mitchell, 77, a lifelong resident of Bristol, died Sunday,...

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Brass ensemble fall concert season begins; rehearsals start Sept. 9

The Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble’s Fall Concert season kicks off on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 5 p.m. with a “Mum Festival Pops Concert” featuring the ensemble and the Bristol Choral Society. Tuesday, Nov....

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Candidate Michalik said he opposes CL&P rate hike

Democratic State Senate candidate for the 31st district, Robert Michalik announced in a press release his opposition to Connecticut Light & Power’s proposed $232 million electric rate increase....

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Candidate Michalik said he opposes CL&P rate hike

Democratic State Senate candidate for the 31st district, Robert Michalik announced in a press release his opposition to Connecticut Light & Power’s proposed $232 million electric rate increase....

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Arrest made in July violent assault

Police had an arrest in connection with a July assault on Park Street. Nikolas Avallone,23, of 60 Mills Street was arrested Tuesday at approximately 9:21 p.m. as he exited a School Street apartment. He...

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Reminder to enroll in low-income winter heating aid program

State Representative Christopher Wright (D-Bristol) in a press release urged area residents who qualify for the state’s low-income winter heating aid program to consider enrolling as soon as possible....

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