Martial Fillion, 60, of Plainville, died unexpectedly on Sunday (January 5, 2020) at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Martial was born in St. Ludger, Quebec, Canada on December 5, 1959 and was a son of the late…
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Entertainment listings for the Dec. 27 edition
FRIDAY, DEC. 27 BRISTOL DINNER WITH THE MEDIUM. 6 to 9:30 p.m., at Delish Lounge. 12 E Main St., Bristol. Tickets at delishlounge.com. ‘LOVE SWITCH’. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., at Bleachers Bar, 300 Middle St., Bristol. $5 tickets.…
Obituary: Carmen P. Pecorelli Jr., 64
Gishrei Shalom to hold Chanukah event on Dec. 29
BRISTOL—On Sunday, Dec. 29, the greater Plainville-Southington-Bristol Jewish community will be celebrating the festival of Chanukah with music, food and candle lighting. Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation will host the event at a member’s home in Bristol beginning at 5 p.m.…
State police report 593 accidents, 2 fatalities over Thanksgiving weekend
Connecticut State Police were out in force during the Thanksgiving weekend, responding to several distress calls, including two fatal motor vehicle accidents, one of which took place on Route 72 in Plainville. On the evening of Thursday, Nov. 28, it…
Obituary: Dorothy Hogan Boyle, 89
Dorothy Hogan Boyle, 89, of Bristol, beloved wife of Terrance “Terry” Boyle, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, after a faith filled battle with cancer. Dot was born in Waterbury on June 25, 1930 and was…
Obituary: Mildred Martha (Fruchtenicht) Martin, 85
Kids’ listings for the Sept. 6 edition
Health listings for the Sept. 6 edition
Support groups listings for the Sept. 6 edition
ONGOING BRISTOL DEBTORS ANONYMOUS. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 12-step fellowship. First Congregational Church of Bristol, 31 Maple St., Bristol. Parish House, Library Room. info@ctabundance.org. ctabundance.org. WEEKLY OPIOID EDUCATION AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS. Wednesdays 6 p.m. Wheeler’s Family Health and Wellness…
Miscellaneous listings for the Sept. 6 edition
The Observer seeks entry-level journalist to join our staff
There’s an excellent opportunity at the weekly StepSaver/Observer newspapers for an entry-level journalist. Report local news and features through interviews, observation and research. Must be thorough, well organized, with excellent time management skills. Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field,…
Remembrance quilt workshop for families of overdose victims on Aug. 31
In observance of international overdose awareness day, Wheeler Clinic’s Connecticut Clearinghouse at 334 Farmington Ave. in Plainville will host a community Remembrance Quilt workshop event on Saturday, Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., during which the memory of…
Seniors’ listings for the July 26 edition
Kids’ listings for the July 19 edition
Obituary: Ruby Jarry, 92
Bristol Blues heat up: Win 5 out of 6 games
By KEVIN ROBERTS STAFF WRITER The Bristol Blues won five of their six games last week and improved to 13-11 entering this week’s games. The Blues find themselves in third place in the FCBL, one game behind the second place…
Miscellaneous listings for the June 14 edition
Kids’ listings for the June 14 edition
Music listings for the June 14 edition
Health listings for the June 14 edition
Four-part series to assist non-profit professionals
The Main Street Community Foundation is partnering with , in partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals Connecticut Chapter announced education opportunities available in 2019. The foundation will offer four web/audioconferences on topics of interest to enhance the development and…
William J. Pape II, former publisher, dies
By TRACEY O’SHAUGHNESSY STAFF WRITER WATERBURY — The newspaper industry and Connecticut lost a titan of the free press and devoted patron of the community Saturday with the death of William J. Pape II. The longtime editor, former publisher and…
Obituary: Carl R. Venditto, 86
Raymond J. Fillion, 70
Raymond J. Fillion, 70, of Bristol, beloved husband of Denyse (Levesque) Fillion, died on Sunday (April 14, 2019) at Bristol Hospital. Raymond was born in St. Ludger, Quebec, Canada on July 28, 1948 and was a son of the late…
Obituary: Robert ‘Bob’ Hart, 63
Robert (Bob) Hart, 63, of Bristol passed away suddenly on March 30, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born on September 16, 1955 to Morris and Joanne Hart of Plainville. He was a graduate of E.C. Goodwin Technical School-…
Obituary: Bobby C. Pierce Sr.
Bobby C. Pierce Sr. of Bristol, passed away Thursday, March 14th after a short illness. He was the husband of Mattie Hyde Pierce, and predeceased by his first wife Annie C. (Anderson) Pierce and his grandson Geoffrey Michael Pierce. He…
Obituary: Michael J. “Bogey” Boguslawski, 78
Michael J. “Bogey” Boguslawski, 78, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Bristol Hospital. The son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Maro) Boguslawski, he was a Bristol native and favorite son. Bogey was best known for his colorful consumer reports…
Obituary: Paul E. Green, 82
Paul E. Green, of Bristol, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 22, 2019, at the age of 82. Born in Brattleboro, VT to the late James and Mildred (Lonsdale) Green, he was raised in Plainville. Paul proudly served…
Girls Basketball: Bristol Eastern finishes road trip victorious
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER WETHERSFIELD – With a generous slate of home games left on its schedule, the Bristol Eastern girls basketball team ended its road portion of the 2018-19 campaign with yet another victorious effort. On Monday, Feb.…