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Clock Museum receives Connecticut League of Museum’s Award of Merit

BRISTOL — The American Clock & Watch Museum was awarded a Connecticut League of Museums’ (CLM) Award of Merit.

Fortin chosen as one of ‘Our Influential Women’

BRISTOL — Bristol Public Schools Chief Academic Officer Carly Fortin has been honored by Scouting America.

TEACHING GENERATION NEXT: New class sets high school students up to become certified EMTs

SOUTHINGTON — A first responder has started a new EMT class at Southington High School and has seen impressive results.

White warns of e-bike ‘significant safety risks’

BRISTOL — Superintendent Iris White says that electric bicycles (e-bikes) have become “increasingly popular” with students and pose “significant safety risks.”

NIPS TO CASH: New Britain, Bristol in top 7 statewide of nips returned and money generated

Connecticut’s Nickel per Nip Environmental Fee program has now generated more than $25 million for cities and towns.

Bristol woman who grew up in New Britain hoping to inspire others

A local woman, Madeline Homar, has entered two iHeart Radio competitions — “Next Music Star” and “Top Host” — seeking to inspire others through faith and assist those affected by

Local man’s rescue dog makes contest quarters

BRISTOL — A local man’s rescue dog has reached the quarterfinals in César Millán’s “My Dog, My Inspiration” competition after finishing first in his group in five consecutive rounds.

Bristol Brass & Wind Ensemble awarded nearly $10K through community program

BRISTOL — The Bristol Brass & Wind Ensemble and two other Connecticut nonprofits were awarded grants through the American Eagle Financial Credit Union’s Cash Back to the Community program.

Former Crystal Bees property sells for $2.7M, investor hoping it remains recreation destination

SOUTHNGTON — The former Crystal Bees property on Spring Street has sold to a local investor for $2.7 million.

NO ROOKIE SCORES IN SOUTHINGTON: Pizza influencer Portnoy tries and rates South Town APizza and...

SOUTHINGTON — Famous pizza reviewer and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy made several stops in Connecticut leading into Friday's UConn-UMass football game, including two local restaurants — South...

Northeast’s Martin is Bristol schools’ 2027 para of the year

BRISTOL — Bristol Public Schools recognized Dana Martin of Northeast Middle School with the 2027 Paraeducator of the Year award.

The former Rex Forge property sells for $1.2M

SOUTHINGTON — The industrial manufacturing facility on Atwater Street formerly home to Rex Forge sold for $1.275 million to Cable Management.

Bristol man charged by North Haven police with possession of child pornography

BRISTOL — The North Haven Police Department charged a Bristol man with possession of child porn.

FLOODING PRECAUTIONS: Bristol officials monitoring flood zones, encouraging residents to call if...

BRISTOL — With extended periods of rain in the forecast, the city is monitoring flood zones and encourages people to call in flooding if they see it.

Knights of Columbus hosting fundraiser to support Circle of Care

BRISTOL — The Knights of Columbus Palos Council 35 invite the public to attend a fundraiser breakfast to support Circle of Care.

GoFundMe created for Bristol softball team headed to LLWS

BRISTOL — Superintendent of Schools Iris White is encouraging people to support a fundraiser for the Bristol Girls Little League softball team as they head to the World Series.

Returning ‘Wing Ding’ draws strong crowd to determine best area wings

PLAINVILLE — The returning “Wing Ding,” organized by the Plainville Police Union and Association, drew strong turnout.