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New England schools face rash of bomb threats

By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press BOSTON (AP) _ School and law enforcement officials in New England are concerned about a recent rash of bomb threats that have forced schools to cancel classes. Nearly...

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New England schools face rash of bomb threats

By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press BOSTON (AP) _ School and law enforcement officials in New England are concerned about a recent rash of bomb threats that have forced schools to cancel classes. Nearly...

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Youth’s Zombie Zone fights Crohn’s disease; now open

The Pelletier Family of Bristol has had its fair share of scares, namely those related to their youngest son, Andre’, being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 11. Crohn’s disease, along with...

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Youth’s Zombie Zone fights Crohn’s disease; now open

The Pelletier Family of Bristol has had its fair share of scares, namely those related to their youngest son, Andre’, being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 11. Crohn’s disease, along with...

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Youth’s Zombie Zone fights Crohn’s disease; now open

The Pelletier Family of Bristol has had its fair share of scares, namely those related to their youngest son, Andre’, being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 11. Crohn’s disease, along with...

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Post-debate, Michalik contrasts himself with opponent

State Senate candidate Rob Michalik highlighted his plan for moving Connecticut forward during a legislative debate sponsored by the Greater Bristol Chamber of Commerce Monday night at St. Paul...

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Post-debate, Michalik contrasts himself with opponent

State Senate candidate Rob Michalik highlighted his plan for moving Connecticut forward during a legislative debate sponsored by the Greater Bristol Chamber of Commerce Monday night at St. Paul...

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Rosa Gatti center named at BBGC

The Bristol Boys and Girls Club recently named the Rosa Gatti Community Center. Here, Rosa Gatti, a member of the Bristol Boys & Girls Club’s Development Committee and former ESPN Vice President of...

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Robbery suspect caught following foot chase

A robbery suspect on Farmington Avenue was arrested Wednesday evening after police gave chase on foot. Police said that at about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, officers were dispatched to Price Chopper, 121...

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Boukus endorsed by firefighters in 22nd

According to a press release from the Betty Boukus campaign, in an Oct. 4 letter to the incumbent state representative in the 22nd district, the Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of...

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Rebounding; Field hockey bounces right back from each early loss

By John Goralski Sports Writer Erin Luddy scowled as her players lined up for postgame handshakes on Tuesday. The Lady Knights battled toe-to-toe against Conard for 80 minutes but came up short in a...

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Judas Priest’s newest addition fitting in nicely, thank you very much

By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner indoubtedly had some big shoes to fill when he stepped up to join one of the most iconic bands of British heavy metal. Faulkner...

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2-1-1: United Way’s gateway to assistance

By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER During and after Hurricane Sandy, United Way 2-1-1 offered emergency information around the clock statewide. A free, health and human service information and referral...

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Volunteers needed for hospice

Volunteers to donate their time and talents in the hospice division of Athena Home Health Care. Opportunities in various settings are available to provide terminally ill patients and their families...

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Plantsville Nursery School celebrates 60 years

By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer In 1955, the Mother’s Club of Plantsville Congregational United Church of Christ saw a need for a nursery school and successfully opened it during a time when most mothers...

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Fire report for Oct. 10

sThe Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Sept. 26 Stephen Toyota, 1069 Farmington Ave., vehicle accident, general clean-up. 103 Union St., fuel burner/boiler...

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Letter: Reader offers suggestions on how to improve communications

To the editor: While the development of Depot Square has been of interest for some time (five to six years at least), it has become more frequently discussed as of recent weeks. All of us want an even...

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Spooky Kingdom teams up with drive-in for Halloween event

By Ed Harris Editor The Southington Drive-in’s Halloween extravaganza will get a little spookier this year, thanks to the addition of Spooky Kingdom. “I am so excited to be partnering with them,” said...

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Rosemary Champagne hits half century mark in hair care

By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer Southington hairdresser Rosemary Champagne celebrated 50 years in her profession with family, close friends and clients at her salon, Hair Expo, on Friday, Sept. 26. “It...

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Zumba studio to host a cancer walk

By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer Cardio Party Fitness Studios in Southington is hosting its second annual “Walk for a Cure” on Sunday, Oct. 19. This year, the 5-K walk will start at the Southington...

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