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Wine, Women & Watches
The American Clock & Watch Museum will livestream its 4th annual Wine, Women & Watches event on Thursday, September 17th at 7:00Continue Reading
Bristol Dentist Overbites Medicaid, Agrees to Settlement
U.S. Attorney John H. Durham and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced that Ean James, D.M.D., has entered into aContinue Reading
Bristol’s Solar For All Sets Goal of 100 Families
Bristol residents, city departments, non-profits and community organizations are invited to learn about Connecticut’s Solar for All Program that offersContinue Reading
Bristol Adds Dozens of New Businesses in June
A chemical product manufacturer, and a cupcake bakery are among the many new businesses in Bristol in June. Other newContinue Reading
Step Saver/Observer Newspapers Permanently Stop Publishing After Temporary Coronavirus Shutdown
The Bristol, Plainville and Southington Observer will not resume operations of their weekly publications. The papers — which were ownedContinue Reading
Bristol Announces Fall Paving Road List
The City of Bristol’s Public Works Department has released its schedule for the 2020 fall paving program which willContinue Reading
Main Street Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications Benefiting Men and Boys
Main Street Community Foundation (MSCF) is accepting applications for grants distributed from the Men & Boys’ Fund. Nonprofit organizations withContinue Reading
Farmers to Families Continues Aug 7
The Mayor’s Office and the United Way will be sponsoring a third Farmers to Families Produce Distribution program for thisContinue Reading
Despite COVID-19′s economic hit, Bristol is Thriving
A crisis reveals as much as it devastates. Retailers that were struggling before the coronavirus outbreak are now crumbling. NotContinue Reading
87 Acres of Wetlands Goes Up For Sale on Farmington/Bristol Line
87 acres of wetlands in Farmington and abutting land in Bristol went on the market last week. The land sitsContinue Reading
Eversource is Using Lake Compounce as a Statewide Command Center and Housing Hub
Nearly 500 extra utility workers are setting up trailers at Lake Compounce for what could be a long haul. EversourceContinue Reading
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Bristol Receives a Grant to Purchase Life-Saving Devices
The Bristol Public Library and the Bristol Senior Center were the recent recipients of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) funded byContinue Reading
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For Kids: Discover Connecticut – Virtually
Exploring Connecticut’s attractions is always a fantastic way to spend a day with the family, and while we may notContinue Reading
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Father’s Day in Connecticut: More Important Than Ever
As we prepare to celebrate Dad, we recognize that Father’s Day festivities may be different this year– but that doesn’tContinue Reading
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This Connecticut Trooper Went Nuts! Take a Few Minutes and Watch This Jaw Dropping Video
A video posted to social media shows an enraged Connecticut state trooper screaming profanity at a driver during a traffic stop.Continue Reading
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Pier 1 to go out of Business and Close All 540 stores — 8 in CT
Pier 1, the seller of wicker chairs and scented candles, said it will go out of business and permanently closeContinue Reading
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Another Extension: Connecticut Now Targets June 20 to Reopen Bars & Gyms
Here is the latest guidance from the state: Gatherings: All social and recreational gatherings of more than 5 people areContinue Reading
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Bristol to Partner with Local Restaurants on Outdoor Dining
Restaurants in Connecticut will be able to offer outdoor dining with significant capacity restrictions as well as stringent public healthContinue Reading
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It Could Be Weeks Before You Can Get A Haircut Again in Connecticut — 5/20 Reopen Date Clipped
It could be a month before people can get their haircut again in Connecticut. Governor Ned Lamont and Governor GinaContinue Reading
New Retailer to Open in Bristol While Another Shuts Down
You can now add another tenant to Bristol’s oldest Plaza. The owners of Bristol Plaza, announced the addition of FiveContinue Reading
Drive-in Movies are Back in Connecticut; Check Out These 6 Locations
How’s this for a comeback in the era of coronavirus? Drive-in theaters may be part of our new normal. CoronavirusContinue Reading
Connecticut Shoreline State Park Beaches Will Be Open Memorial Day Weekend
Governor Ned Lamont announced that Connecticut state parks that feature beaches along the state’s shoreline will be open Friday, MayContinue Reading
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Connecticut Grocery Store Employee Dies of COVID-19
An employee at a Whole Foods grocery store in Greenwich has died due to complications related to the new coronavirus,Continue Reading
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Connecticut to Receive $111 Million in Coronavirus Relief Aid for Schools
Governor Ned Lamont announced that the State of Connecticut is receiving $111 million in federal coronavirus relief aid for theContinue Reading
Big Changes Are Coming to This Downtown Bristol Intersection
The vacant lot at the corner of Route 6 and North Main Street is going to get a massive makeover.Continue Reading
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Fishing in Connecticut During COVID-19
Whether you’re fly fishing the Housatonic or Farmington Rivers, catching monster Northern Pike in Bantam Lake, or even cruising LongContinue Reading
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What to Expect on May 20 When Connecticut Starts Phase 1 Reopening
The four sectors of business that will be allowed to open on May 20 are restaurants, personal services, retail, andContinue Reading
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Updated list of nursing homes and assisted living facilities with residents who have tested positive for COVID-19
The following documents are updated lists of every nursing home and assisted living facility in Connecticut with residents who haveContinue Reading
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Glitches Fixed For Self-Employed Residents to File For Unemployment
Self-employed residents in Connecticut who are out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic can now apply for unemployment andContinue Reading
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Connecticut Man Tells Police He Has Coronavirus — Then Spits at Them
A Milford man, Stephen McCarthy, 27, of Meadowside Road is accused of spitting on police officers and telling them heContinue Reading
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Updated April List: Half of Connecticut’s Coronavirus Deaths Are From Nursing Homes
The state data released on April 30 1,249 shows nursing home residents had died from the coronavirus. Nursing home residentsContinue Reading
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This is How Connecticut Will Reopen The Economy
Governor Lamont presented an approach his administration is considering to reopen Connecticut’s economy in phases beginning May 20, 2020. HereContinue Reading
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You Can Now File For Unemployment if You’re Self-Employed in Connecticut
Gig workers, independent contractors, freelancers and self-employed workers who lost their income due to the coronavirus may now qualify forContinue Reading
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Connecticut Releases Unemployment Claim Data by Age, Industry, Gender, and Town to The Public
The Connecticut Department of Labor launched a website containing spreadsheets that breaks down information on people who have filed for unemployment inContinue Reading
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‘It Doesn’t Have to be This Way,’ Bristol Assisting Living Owner Says of Coronavirus Deaths in Nursing Homes
A report from McKnight’s Senior Living — a national media company serving senior living and independent living owners says Tyson BelangerContinue Reading
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National Guard to Inspect Connecticut Nursing Homes
About 40 members of the Connecticut National Guard and Army Reserves will act as “the eyes and ears” of theContinue Reading
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Virtual Activities for Families in Connecticut
As the weeks of keeping our families safe at home continue, parents are looking for virtual activities to engage, teach,Continue Reading
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Social Distance-Friendly Hikes in Connecticut
Many people are turning to the great outdoors for fresh air, exercise and the renewing power of nature during theContinue Reading
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Six Connecticut Friendly’s Locations Temporary Close During Pandemic — Some Could Never Reopen
Six Friendly’s locations have announced temporary layoffs totaling in excess of 120 employees and the temporary closing of the restaurantsContinue Reading
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Good News: Pet Adoptions Skyrocket Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
As coronavirus spreads across the U.S., Americans in some of the country’s hardest-hit regions have stepped up to foster andContinue Reading
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Latest List of Connecticut Nursing Homes with Coronavirus Cases and Deaths
The state data released on April 24 reported 3,423 confirmed cases, 568 laboratory-confirmed coronavirus-associated deaths and 200 “probable” virus-related deathsContinue Reading
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Connecticut Barber Shops & Hair Salons Petition to Reopen
More than 10,000 people have signed an online petition urging Gov. Ned Lamont to allow a licensed professional barber, hairdresser or cosmetologistContinue Reading
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This Connecticut Town Stopped Using Coronavirus Drones Ater Residents Filled Out
Westport is ending its participation in a controversial “pandemic drone” program to suss out potential coronavirus patients after an outcry from residentsContinue Reading
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This Connecticut Man Among Tourists Was Found Living in an Indian Cave During The Coronavirus Lockdown
There’s doing your level best to self-isolate to hinder the spread of the new coronavirus, and then there’s taking itContinue Reading
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So What Do You Think, is Connecticut Ready to Reopen?
There has been an ongoing argument over who can reopen the economy and about whether public officials should reopen theContinue Reading
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This is How All 50 States Plan to Reopen During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Health officials are warning states not to reopen businesses or allow large gatherings too quickly, for fear of a resurgenceContinue Reading
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The Coronavirus Pandemic Wont Stop Bristol From Caring For Their Seniors
The closure of the Bristol Senior Center due to Covid-19, has the staff adjusting their services of checking in onContinue Reading
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Bear Rescued From Tree
Firefighters at Danbury house didn’t have very far to travel for their first big job on Monday. “Yesterday was aContinue Reading
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Speeding Continues to Rev People up in Burlington
Speeding is a well known problem in Burlington. From Rt. 4, to Rt. 69, and so many small short cutContinue Reading