Mildred Martha (Fruchtenicht) Martin, 85, wife of the late Chester Martin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Apple Rehab, Farmington Valley. Born in Bristol on January 12, 1934, she was one of three…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
For Goodness Sake Serves 1,000th Client
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER For Goodness Sake, a non profit organization that provides furniture and other household items to the formerly homeless, served their 1,000th client on Saturday, Jan. 26 at their new facility at 123 Whiting St., Unit A,…