4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (437+ words) WILLIMANTIC — For those with dancing feet, the Shimmy Mob will take place across the country this weekend, and those in the Eastern part of the state won’t have to go far. There will be four performances Saturday between Willimantic and…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (640+ words) Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, center, gestures toward U.S. Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., during a campaign event, Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Bristol. WASHINGTON — Two veteran Democratic incumbents in Connecticut face strong challenges in a state primary on Tuesday. The contests take place as…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (537+ words) Two Trump administration actions are putting Connecticut at odds with the federal government over in-state college tuition for undocumented students and childhood vaccine recommendations. The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to block Connecticut laws that allow certain…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (988+ words) Chef Mariah Popeleski-Tilley of the Mansfield Public Schools poses with Diane Dorfer of Cobblestone Farm. MANSFIELD — What began as a family hobby quickly became a Farm CSA for one family with roots in Bristol. On summer days, you can find…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (397+ words) The Hawaiian Cruise will be departing Aug. 16. BRISTOL — The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce is offering discounted trips to Hawaii and Greece as part of its annual Travel Program. These discounted trips are available for Chamber members and non-members alike....

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (425+ words) The Southington Blue Knights baseball team enters the 2026 season as the ninth-ranked team in the GameTimeCT preseason poll. The 2026 CIAC baseball and softball seasons will begin this Saturday, April 4, with many teams across the state playing in their first games....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (177+ words) NEW BRITAIN — Central Connecticut State University’s Office of Professional Education will host a Scholars for Life program July 7 exploring Connecticut’s role in the American Revolution as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. The talk will be led by Central history professor…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (262+ words) bristolpress.com HARTFORD — The sixth annual “National Unclaimed Property Day” will be observed on Sunday On that day, people around the country are reminded to check state and national databases to see if they have money or other…...

8+ mon, 6+ day ago   (252+ words) Dawn Nielsen, marketing and public relations specialist for the city, said the America250 Committee consists of community members who are “passionate about Bristol’s history.” BRISTOL — The city’s America250 Committee announced more information about their “kick off” celebration at The Carousel Museum. The…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (395+ words) Tom Callinan, “Connecticut’s 1st Official State Troubadour,” dressed in Colonial garb, has written a song about Bristol. Tom Callinan’s late Aunt Ceil, aka Sister Mary Luke, with Tom Callinan as a baby. BRISTOL — Tom Callinan, who was named “Connecticut’s 1st Official State…...