by MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – When it was time to pick the first ever Bristol Observer Female Athlete of the Year, there were several possible choices to choose from this season. There was a little more balance than…
Unfamiliar territory for Post 2
BRISTOL – For the first time since 2008, the Bristol Legion baseball team did not finish in first place in Zone 1 play. Post 2 (20-7) finished only one game out as surprising Southington (21-6) captured top honors while third…
It’s a blow out, again
by MICHAEL LETENDRE BRISTOL – Over the years in battles against Terryville, the Bristol Legion baseball team – at times – has struggled with the divisional foe. But in Post 20’s third showdown of the season against Bristol, it kind…
Everclear’s Art Alexakis is living life, writing music, hitting the road
by MIKE CHAIKEN Art Alexakis of Everclear was taken aback a bit by the question. Not in a bad way. But in a pleasantly surprised way. In an interview to promote the Summerland Tour, which he organized with Mark McGrath…
Police blotter July 27
Bristol police reported the following arrests: •Lawrence K. Nolet, 25, 149 Gridley St., Bristol was arrested on July 18 and charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of peace, second degree criminal mischief, interfering with an officer, and threatening.…
Finding the art in the comic book-style
by MIKE CHAIKEN If you’re a fan of a graphic art style akin to classic comic books, you’ll be a fan of Leonardo Gonzalez, one of the artists currently featured at Bare Bones in Bristol. Leonardo, a New Britain resident,…
If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck… it’s probably art
by MIKE CHAIKEN They’ve been waiting to be hatched and make their way out into the world. And last Tuesday, the Ducks On Parade had their “Hatching Party” to show the world their new colors. Artists and sponsors gathered at…
Art to evoke memories and feelings
by MIKE CHAIKEN For Erika Novak, her art is about preserving memories and evoking emotions… either in herself or the viewer. Erika, an alumnus of Bristol Eastern High School, is one of the first artists displaying work in the new…
Time to party it up in city’s West End
by KAITLYN NAPLES The city’s West End Association has been having a positive and productive year so far, and its getting better for the members. They had their West End Cleanup a few months ago, which was deemed a success,…
Greeners pick up pair of big wins
by MICHAEL LETENDRE BRISTOL – The Bristol Greeners of the Tri-State baseball league picked up two very important victories last week. On Sunday, July 8, the Greeners shutout the Tri-Town Trojans while two days later, Bristol picked up a big…
Post 2 impresses in Winsted
by MICHAEL LETENDRE WINSTED – Putting up crooked numbers on the scoreboard is what a successful baseball squad does on a routine basis. So when the Bristol Legion baseball team traveled to Winsted on Thursday, July 12, the visiting team…
Cooler heads prevail for The Dirty Heads
by MIKE CHAIKEN The Dirty Heads might have been suffering through a lot of turbulence prior to writing and recording its most recent album. And some bands would have used that turbulence to create an angry record that allowed them…
Police blotter for July 20
Bristol police reported the following arrests: •Stanislav A. Odessky, 27, of 25 Harris Rd., Avon was arrested on July 9 and charged with third degree larceny. He was arrested in another incident and charged with third degree burglary and third…
Non-union employees get 1.5% pay hike from council
by KAITLYN NAPLES The Bristol City Council approved a 1.5 percent salary increase for non-union municipal workers at its last meeting, after two years of no salary increase. Republican Councilor Ken Cockayne said he is always fiscally conservative, but he…
Task force hears from Public Works on steps taken to cut spending
by KAITLYN NAPLES The Mayor’s Task Force on Budget and Efficiency met recently for the second time since it was formed, and it’s actively moving along in finding ways to cut the expected $7 million deficit in the next budget.…
Parents object to, school district defends changes to MS sports
At the end of budget season, the Bristol Board of Education had to make some serious decisions on how to move forward with the $102.7 million allotment it got from the city for this fiscal year. In addition to originally…
Police blotter for Jan. 4
Bristol police reported the following arrests: •John R. Brandt, 36, of 90 Lufkin Lane., Bristol was arrested on Dec. 21 and charged with second degree breach of peace and second degree harassment. •Kimberly Coro, 43, of 21 Lincoln Pl., Apt.…
New year means new focus on fitness for some
By ROB GLIDDEN STAFF WRITER Local gyms are preparing for an influx of new customers to coincide with the New Year and are hoping they can keep everyone committed to a healthier lifestyle. “The New Year is always the busiest…
Where the ebony, ivory, oils, and canvas meet
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR There’s the art of music. And there’s the artistry of painting. Typically, if the two meet, it’s a case of inspiration. For example, a piece of art may inspire a piece of music. Think Mussorgsky’s…