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HS Baseball Ratings: Bristol Central, Xavier Stay 1-2 In State, Area

By TOM YANTZ, tyantz@courant.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:59:00 GMT

Bristol Central and Xavier-Middletown continued to hold the Nos. 1 and 2 spots in The Courant state and area ratings. Northwestern Regional-Winsted and Cheney Tech-Manchester cracked the top 10 in the state ratings at Nos. 8 and 10. The regular season and conference tournaments conclude this week. CIAC tournament seeds and schedules are released Friday.

Both Bristol High Schools Plan June 25 Commencements

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:51:00 GMT

Free Concert In Bristol To Celebrate Springtime

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:46:00 GMT

The P rospect Uni ted Methodist will host a free springtime concert by the Bristol String Orchestra on June 1. The show star ts at 3 p.m. at the church at 99 Summer St. in the city's Federal Hill section.

Bristol PD: Motorists Need To Buckle Up

By DON STACOM — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:55:00 GMT

City police are giving drivers advance notice: The annual Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 20 to June 2.

Bristol Debates Where West End Voters Should Cast Ballots

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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Warning that a new polling place is so inconvenient to reach that it amounts to voter suppression, Democratic Registrar Mary Rydingsward is pressing city officials to choose a new location for the November balloting.

St. Paul Catholic High School Graduation Is June 7

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:57:00 GMT

Malloy Defends State's New Gun Bill At Forum

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:44:00 GMT

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At a sparsely attended community forum Thursday night, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy fended off jabs from gun rights advocates, repeated his promise not to raise taxes next year and proclaimed that Connecticut's economy is getting on the right track.

Two Very Different Exhibits Of Religious Artistic Expression

By SUSAN DUNNE, sdunne@courant.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:54:21 GMT

'Windows Into Heaven' In New Haven; 'Angels In The Casa' In Hartford

Ever since mankind began creating art, spirituality oriented themes have been eternally the most popular. Two shows in Connecticut, a contemporary show open for just a few weeks and a show of ancient art open until next April, show different facets, and different eras, of celestial artistic inspiration.

Malloy To Hold Town Hall-Style Forum In Bristol On May 16

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:48:00 GMT

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is scheduled to host a community forum in the city on May 16.

Bristol Leaders Debate Future Of Former School

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:51:00 GMT

Democrat Mayra Sampson Appointed To Fill Vacant Council Seat Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Bristol Facebook Page

The Republican-led city council voted in complete harmony Tuesday night to appoint Democrat Mayra Sampson to a council seat, but split sharply over what to do with the Memorial Boulevard School.

Bristol Mayor Seeks To Put Union Leader On Council

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:10:00 GMT

Mayor Art Ward is seeking to appoint a long-time city worker and municipal union leader to fill a vacancy on the city council.

Union Leader Nominated For Bristol Council Seat

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:41:33 GMT

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Mayor Art Ward is seeking to appoint a long-time city worker and municipal union leader to fill a vacancy on the city council.

Courant High School Baseball Ratings: Bristol Central Remains No. 1

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:36:39 GMT

Southington defeated Newington 6-0 and Northwest Catholic 8-2 to move to No. 5 in The Courant state ratings. The Blue Knights advanced after then-No. 5 St. Joseph of Trumbull and No. 6 Greenwich lost. Bristol Central and Xavier continue to occupy the 1 and 2 spots in The Courant state and area ratings.

Parolee Charged With Grabbing Bristol Boy

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:01:27 GMT

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A parolee from Waterbury has been charged with risk of injury to a minor, unlawful restraint and breach of peace after police say he grabbed a 3-year-old boy who was walking with the boy's mother.

Bristol Pizza Deliveryman Robbed

Staff report — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:53:28 GMT

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Police are investigating the robbery of a pizza deliveryman on Rollinson Road.

Bristol Detectives Investigate Assaults

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:12:38 GMT

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Detectives are investigating a fight that led to two men suffering injuries serious enough to require treatment at Bristol Hospital.

Lake Compounce In Bristol Opens For Season

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:55:00 GMT

The Lake Compounce theme park opened for the season on May 11.

Dead Fish Found In Bristol Pond; State Called In

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:22:00 GMT

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Nearly 100 dead fish were spotted floating on top of the water at the pond in Page Park Thursday morning.

Man Sentenced To 60 Years In Bristol Murder

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:54:00 GMT

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A man who fatally shot a Bristol resident outside his home during a drug-related attack in 2010 was sentenced to 60 years in prison Thursday in Superior Court, a staff member said.

Bristol Central Shows Why It Is Rated No. 1 In Baseball

By TOM YANTZ, tyantz@courant.com — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:04:57 GMT

The No. 1 team in The Courant state ratings has had many memorable games already, including the one on Monday.

Bristol Could Benefit From 'Home Energy Solutions' Deal

By DON STACOM — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:45:00 GMT

The city is encouraging residents to reduce energy consumption by taking part in the Home Energy Solutions program funded by Connecticut Light & Power, United Illuminating and natural gas utilities.

15 Years In Prison For Bristol Mom Who Shook Baby

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:16:50 GMT

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Prosecutor Brett Salafia showed a judge two pictures of the same little girl Wednesday in Superior Court. One depicted an apparently healthy newborn, the other a profoundly disabled toddler.

'God Doesn't Want You To See This' At Bare Bones

By SUSAN DUNNE, sdunne@courant.com — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:42:00 GMT

Photos By Mike Chaiken About Women's Bodies, Nudity, Societal Perceptions

In his position as editions editor at the weekly Bristol Observer, Mike Chaiken writes and takes photos — sometimes fashion shoots. Sometimes he gets an email from someone saying the models are too provocatively dressed. "I thought these were fairly benign poses and fairly benign clothing," Chaiken, of Bristol, says. "But older people would tell me, 'I don't want this trash in the house'."

Bristol Clock Museum Plans Special Events

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:23:00 GMT

The American Clock and Watch Museum is hosting a series of special events this month.

School Concert Tour Heads to Bristol

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:48:00 GMT

The Main Street Singers will present a concert May 15 at the Green-Hills Elementary School as part of a tour through central Connecticut.