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• Wednesday, March 31, 2010
New look for Bristol Central cheerleaders,(72) Press
OUR VIEW: Lawmakers progress on domestic violence,(41) Press
Bristol chiropractor celebrating 25 years in city,(39) Press
Harley-Davidson dealer welcomes 70-degree temps,(29) Press
Local towns deal with minor flooding from rain,(26) Press
Al Caruso, ESPN to receive ACE Awards,(26) Press
City treasurer convinces Bank of America to cut account fees,(17) Press
1st District challenger: Larson ‘asleep at switch’,(9) Press
Bowling Scene: Bristol’s Clark moves into 3rd for top player,(9) Press
BDA Commissioners to evaluate agency strengths, weaknesses,(5) Press

• Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Churning anger: Downtown merchants grow icy with City Hall,(77) Press
‘Phishing’ scam ensnares our own veteran crime reporter,(59) Press
Bristol’s Allaire honored by NEC,(24) Press
City Offices Closed Friday,(15) Courant
Our view: DEP’s mission serves state for the long term,(11) Press
Red Cross to continue negotiating despite union’s strike vote,(10) Press
Journalism contest marks sweet 16 for Youth Journalism International,(7) Press
Eastern’s Darby, Sassu are Athletes of the Week,(6) Press
Budget Proposals Reviewed Tonight,(6) Courant
BDDC lawyer nominated for Superior Court seat,(5) Press

• Monday, March 29, 2010
Sweet deal,(85) Press
The early history of Bristol,(62) Press
Paul Neveu Jr. remembers bits of old-time Bristol,(32) Press
Rock-solid history,(30) Press
Bristol family featured in Cambodian exhibit,(20) Press
Bristol Bits: Meet the captains of the Bristol Salvation Army,(15) Press
Good Friday Holiday Schedule,(15) Courant
Red Cross workers vote to authorize strike,(8) Press

• Sunday, March 28, 2010
OUR VIEW: Hospital tax — a scam or a budget salvation?,(25) Press
Sassu finishes 4th, Chase 5th at national meet,(10) Press
INSIDER: Congratulations to the St. Paul girls hoop team,(5) Press

• Saturday, March 27, 2010
City may ban large trucks from residential streets,(78) Press
Police Report...March 27,(66) Press
Bumpy ride,(35) Press
Sassu finishes 4th, Chase 5th at national meet,(17) Press
BEHS fundraiser concert to benefit Bristol girl,(16) Press
Majority of charter commission in favor of evaluations,(6) Press

• Friday, March 26, 2010
Food fight brewing,(93) Press
Bristol medical volunteers return from Haiti,(40) Press
Compounce To Hire 1,200 Seasonal Workers,(31) Courant
CCSU professor debunks 2012 doomsday theory,(26) Press
Federal Hill fundraiser Sunday,(23) Press
OUR VIEW: Warning: Tanning may be hazardous to your health,(22) Press
City begins picking projects to be funded this year,(22) Press
Bristol Girl, 11, Wins National 'Rotten Sneaker' Contest,(13) Courant
Clock Museum opens with new curator,(12) Press
Eastern's Chase, Sassu grab All-America honors,(9) Press
In Bristol, A Place Where Time Stands Still,(5) Courant

• Thursday, March 25, 2010
City may dissolve social services dept.,(59) Press
BRISTOL BITS: Don't fiddle with a bear,(40) Press
City shifts dental plan back to Anthem,(32) Press
Youth logged over 100 volunteer hours,(25) Press
City Sports is the place for Madness,(23) Press
Bristol's Gleason, Plourde earn honors,(19) Press
Can you spell ‘winner?’,(15) Press
St. Paul football to end co-op with Goodwin Tech,(14) Press
Katie Stevens Makes 'American Idol' Top 10; Paige Miles Goes Home,(11) Courant
OUR VIEW: Could court ruling change school financing?,(10) Press
Hospital upgrading computers,(9) Press
Brooks, others earn recognition,(3) Press

• Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Police Report...March 24,(85) Press
Bristol residents have mixed feelings about health care reform,(48) Press
Police chief cleared,(44) Press
City may build schools sooner to save money,(28) Press
Fines, suspensions for coaches who criticize referees,(12) Press
NAME THIS TEAM: 2 days left to vote,(12) Press
Bristol Girl, 11, Wins National "Rotten Sneaker" Contest,(9) Courant
CT WATCHDOG: President of Connecticut Humane Society resigns,(8) Press
Bristol girl wins national rotten sneaker contest,(8) Press
Quality season for area boys basketball,(4) Press
Foundation Schedules Nonprofit Seminars,(2) Courant

• Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Officer of the Year stayed calm during pursuit,(79) Press
Report: No Misconduct Found On Part Of Bristol Police Chief,(47) Courant
Murphy: ‘It was electric’,(26) Press
Dodd: Bill has $100M for Health Center,(21) Press
Resident recalls South End’s one-room schoolhouse,(20) Press
Block grants may go to housing, sidewalks, homeless aid,(15) Press
Explorer named Scout of the Year,(13) Press
Larson ‘proud’ to be part of health care bill,(11) Press
Litwinko is our pick as St. Paul MVP,(10) Press
St. Paul’s Sulewski, Jalbert are 'AOW' picks,(6) Press
Southington students celebrate new South End School,(5) Press

• Monday, March 22, 2010
Nuchie’s thinks outside the box,(95) Press
Dave Carello retires after 26 years on the force,(40) Press
New businesses look to make mark on Forestville,(37) Press
Massage therapist helps ease more than just stress,(27) Press
Senior Moments,(16) Press
Lobo’s late shot gives St. Paul Class S state title,(14) Press
City councilors happy with paperless meetings,(11) Press
Welch opposes Colapietro on Sunday liquor ban,(9) Press
JAMES H. SMITH: The people deserve to know what their government is doing,(8) Press
In our view: We all have a stake in our local schools,(6) Press
Ultimate end to tough season for Consonni,(6) Press

• Sunday, March 21, 2010
Federal Hill estate to be auctioned in Litchfield,(73) Press
St. Paul girls win Class S title,(18) Press
Insider Sunday: Bristol’s Anderson gets taste of big leagues,(13) Press
High schools battle at academic bowl,(12) Press
Bristol’s Martin takes two State Open titles,(7) Press

• Saturday, March 20, 2010
City going forward to fix problem intersection,(72) Press
Alford appointed to commission,(17) Press
OUR VIEW: We’ve lost the ‘War on Drugs’ — now what?,(16) Press
IRS warns of ‘dirty dozen’ tax scams to watch for,(15) Press
Bridge bill falls short,(13) Press
Enjoying an almost-spring day,(11) Press
New York composer brings ‘Jazz Mass’ to Bristol,(10) Press
Class S State Championship game breakdown,(6) Press
Murphy, Larson to vote in favor of health care bill,(5) Press
Defense should decide Class S title game today,(2) Press
St. Paul girls basketball season breakdown,(1) Press

• Friday, March 19, 2010
Police Report...March 19,(91) Press
Police arrest second man from January bank robbery,(39) Press
KNOWLEDGE TO GROW ON: Planning key to a successful vegetable garden,(13) Press
Academic bowl this Saturday,(8) Press
St. Paul’s run to title game a true team effort,(5) Press
Native artist plays with words,(5) Press
OUR VIEW: Concussion: When in doubt, sit it out,(4) Press

• Thursday, March 18, 2010
DNA Testing For Man Convicted Of 1995 Rape Of 6-Year-Old,(56) Courant
Offering up kudos to the village of Forestville,(46) Press
Officials eye constructing 2 new K-8 schools by 2012,(37) Press
Bristol's Martin claims two state titles,(21) Press
St. Paul, other finalists honored at Mohegan Sun,(15) Press
Streifer,Wasta give presentation at conference,(14) Press
Governor announces money for new buses,(9) Press
Bristol community garden program readying for spring,(9) Press
OUR VIEW: Sunshine laws protect your right to know,(6) Press

• Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Fighting the blight,(88) Press
Area residents welcome new jobs at Webster,(55) Press
City man remains in shackles during his murder trial,(53) Press
Mayor to reappoint entire BDDC,(38) Press
New online resource for veterans,(24) Press
Councilors to get refresher in FOI,(22) Press
Central Connecticut Chambers: A business powerhouse,(14) Press
Evergreen Street in Bristol To Become A Cul-De-Sac,(14) Courant
Bowling Scene: Ball reactions: The key to high scores,(13) Press
Eastern can't keep up with New London,(13) Press
Bristol Eastern students learn about preparing for future,(12) Press
Connecticut edges Northeastern 59-57 in NIT,(8) Press

• Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Trash fees drop,(49) Press
Engineers: Redevelopment should include parking,(19) Press
Falcons rolls over Bolton, advances to S championship,(15) Press
Bristol Eastern seeking to keep dream alive,(15) Press
In our view: Taking aim at the telemarketers again,(14) Press
Wright, other Dems challenge leaders, Rell,(14) Press
Bristol TEC brings permanent exhibit to museum,(9) Press

• Monday, March 15, 2010
Police report...March 15: Man, 74. charged with strangulation,(117) Press
Bristol Savings days recalled,(50) Press
BRISTOL BITS: Darrow's dolls,(32) Press
Local briefs,(29) Press
SENIOR MOMENTS: From Class of 1955,(23) Press
Martin in hunt for two state titles,(16) Press
Bristol Splash team wraps up season,(14) Press
St. Pat's day stalwarts,(12) Press
INSIDER: Bristol Central’s Nick Cyr had great scholastic career,(11) Press
Fair weather not in the cards,(9) Press

• Sunday, March 14, 2010
Shady Oaks operations manager has wild side,(74) Press
A political piñata,(27) Press
Colapietro to punish ‘do not call’ violators,(27) Press
OUR VIEW: Let the buyer beware,(19) Press
Blumenthal to investigate Toyota crashes in state,(11) Press

• Saturday, March 13, 2010
Johnson Resigns From Zoning Commission,(43) Press
Duquette talks up Bristol NECBL squad,(30) Press
City councilors want department heads to face evaluations,(24) Press
Firefighters give tips to Boys & Girls Club,(17) Press
Stanley, Black & Decker complete merger,(16) Press
Bright future likely ahead for Bristol Eastern,(14) Press
Bristol Council Member Proposes Formal Performance Evaluations For Department Heads,(11) Press
Heartbreaking end for St. Paul in Class S,(9) Press
Eastern wins thriller, advances to L semis,(6) Press
Shamrock Run organizers collecting shoes for Haiti, Chile,(4) Press

• Friday, March 12, 2010
Pawn shop worker gets prison for gun sale records,(79) Press
Police report...March 12: heroin near school,(64) Press
'Right stuff' happening to reopen P.O.,(28) Press
St. Paul CHS honor roll for second term,(19) Press
Aid agency dodges an icy bullet,(15) Press
SP slays demons, advances to Class S semis,(5) Press
Lancers impressive run comes to an end in quarters,(4) Press

• Thursday, March 11, 2010
Gearing up to fix Route 6,(83) Press
Police report...March 11:,(78) Press
Dumont agency takes a realty partner,(44) Press
BRISTOL BITS: Remembering WBIS,(42) Press
New zoning sought for Forestville school,(19) Press
Flipping for BEHS,(15) Press
AROUND BRISTOL: Fundraiser for Jamie Botteon,(15) Press
Police given $2,000 for 'mock accidents' at schools,(14) Press
Student praised for Merit,(11) Press
Brass and Wind Ensemble to celebrate St. Pat’s,(10) Press
Race top help families of wounded soldiers,(7) Press
Strong finish has Eastern moving to quarterfinals,(6) Press
OUR VIEW: Hospital plan a regional way forward,(5) Press
CT Economy Review editors analyze state’s grim budget,(5) Press
Borea’s shot has St. Paul moving on,(4) Press
Bristol Eastern girls shoot for another upset,(4) Press
Another BL team on tap tonight for Falcons,(3) Press
Burnham: Ready to hit the course ... well, almost anyway,(3) Press

• Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Uncle Sam’s serves up ‘famous’ onion rings and more,(84) Press
Police report...March 10,(70) Press
Birthday party for the mayor,(39) Press
Council mum on Rosenthal in public session,(32) Press
Bristol Hospital happy with Rell plan, so far,(18) Press
'Young Artists Series' To Open In March,(12) Courant
Eastern hopes to slay Dragons for third time,(11) Press
St. Paul boys hoping to continue flight,(11) Press
OUR VIEW:Elder care cuts may end up costing more,(10) Press
Nancy Johnson,Rob Simmons and business,(10) Press

• Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Accident brings red light ticket,(126) Press
Police report...March 9,(88) Press
Fire Dept. Web site becoming a hot spot,(62) Press
Councilor 'concerned' about Rosenthal,(45) Press
Historical Society opens for big year,(22) Press
Draper, Ruel are our Athletes of the Week,(14) Press
St. Paul blows away Westbrook in Class S opener,(13) Press
TEC students get an incentive for good grades,(10) Press
AROUND BRISTOL: Aiding child today,(10) Press
UConn wins NCAA record 71st straight game,(8) Press
Charter review to hold public hearing,(4) Press
Bristol Museum Tells Story Of Copper Mining,(3) Courant

• Monday, March 08, 2010
Police report...March 8,(97) Press
I-84 to get facelift in Plainville, Southington,(55) Press
SENIOR MOMENTS: Remembering a store,(39) Press
BRISTOL BITS: Honor for Raymond,(24) Press
Lining up for Binky,(23) Press
Bristol native Pikiell earns coaching honor,(16) Press
Chase falls just short of regional title,(16) Press
Club dinner to honor youths,(15) Press
Growing the workforce,(14) Press
Knights 2nd at Open, Rams compete,(6) Press
OUR VIEW: City looks to future that is business friendly,(6) Press
Sunday Liquor Sales Idea To Get Public Hearing Today,(5) Courant

• Sunday, March 07, 2010
Police Report...March 7,(86) Press
Remembering Henry,(58) Press
CTWatchdog: Humane Society cited for violations,(34) Press
Bristol vies for Google internet,(25) Press
OUR VIEW: Local company helps boost soldiers’ morale,(9) Press
Carousel museum opens up with new treasures,(8) Press

• Saturday, March 06, 2010
Picture Released Of Missing Bristol Teen,(109) Courant
Car hits light pole at Prospect and Main,(70) Press
Bristol's Pinette hoping to fulfill Olympic dream,(21) Press
Bristol’s NECBL team adds four arms,(14) Press
Lancers making big run in Class L Tournament,(11) Press
Rell approves use of left over funds for Pine Lake parking,(9) Press
GOP leaders come to Bristol,(6) Press
Project Red Carpet features Bristol designer,(6) Press

• Friday, March 05, 2010
Police report...March 5: narcotics near school,(72) Press
Fundraiser Sunday for waitress,(65) Press
Ward: Cigna not reopening Bristol office,(59) Press
Two rescued from Plainville fire,(37) Press
City drops Anthem, picks up Cigna,(35) Press
Bristol Eastern's upset kids strike again,(26) Press
DCF seeks help finding missing 15-year-old,(23) Press
STATES: Eastern upsets No. 7 Torrington in girls basketball,(21) Press
Housing study may bring more choices downtown,(9) Press
St. Paul takes out Terryville, advances to Class S quarters,(7) Press
OP ED: Legislator replies on mandate relief,(4) Press
OUR VIEW: Count the cost of keeping or repealing mandates,(4) Press
Boys Club fund raising focuses on kids,(3) Press

• Thursday, March 04, 2010
Seven go to hospital after crash,(150) Press
New principal named for Bristol Eastern,(128) Press
Police report...March 4,(64) Press
Bristol Seeks Emergency Response Team Volunteers,(43) Courant
City changes health insurance administrators to save $$,(27) Press
Schools ask $1.78M budget increase,(23) Press
Hospital team headed to Haiti,(19) Press
Democratic lawmakers explain mandate strategies,(10) Press
Bristol Eastern girls seeking another upset,(8) Press
Big challenges for BE in L, SP, Terryville in S,(8) Press

• Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Police report..March 3: pot possession, headlight out,(109) Press
It may be hard to leave room for pie at Luiza’s,(75) Press
Dziob fund contributions,(29) Press
NAME THIS TEAM: Vote on the Bristol NECBL team name,(23) Press
At Bingham School, each reading minute counts,(19) Press
Tunxis students embedded in state government,(16) Press
Legislators under gun for mandate relief,(16) Press
AROUND BRISTOL: Prom fashion show,(15) Press
Shamrock Run on track to $100Gs in donations,(13) Press
Bowling Scene: Lagace already turning heads at tourneys,(13) Press

• Tuesday, March 02, 2010
A wonderful life shattered,(157) Press
Police report..March 3,(93) Press
Property transfers,(90) Press
Officials get taste of new business,(59) Press
Drainage a concern near West Bristol school,(37) Press
Bristol businessman testifies on small business bill,(26) Press
Eastern upsets Waterford in Class L first round,(20) Press
BDDC shifts cash to pay bills,(16) Press
BDA seeks bigger impact on Web,(12) Press
St. Paul barely survives in S first round,(9) Press
Redman, Wade net top 'AOW' honors,(8) Press
Eastern’s Chase wins Open 103-lb. title,(8) Press

• Monday, March 01, 2010
Police report...March 1: Drug paraphernalia and no tail light,(99) Press
Finance board picks up budget cleaver,(44) Press
BRISTOL BITS: Visiting Dad at the Olympics,(31) Press
GOP challenger picks a manager,(19) Press
SENIOR MOMENTS: Remembering Bill Hassel,(8) Press
 
 
Local News - Bristol Blog
• Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Bristol's Census participation about average,(24)

• Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Another Bristol battle on Facebook,(199)
City may ban truck parking on residential roads,(70)
Welch offers deficit reduction outline,(27)
Evaluations may be in the works for city supervisors,(17)
Bristol's state convention delegates,(15)

• Saturday, March 27, 2010
A challenger emerges for Larson,(56)
Hoppers get a thumbs-up,(27)

• Thursday, March 25, 2010
Here's the stinkiest sneaker winner,(66)
MetLife dumped for dental; Anthem gets the nod instead,(35)

• Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Larson a key player in pushing health care through,(182)
New schools likely to open in 2012,(60)
Bristol reacts to new health care plan,(59)
Bristol girl has nation's stinkiest sneakers,(46)
State report clears city police chief,(25)
Welch opposes new health care overhaul,(21)
Republicans still have no challenger for Larson,(15)

• Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Councilors to get laptops by April,(20)

• Monday, March 22, 2010
City plans intersection fix on South Street,(93)
Alford gets a position at City Hall,(76)
The lowdown on a low bridge backed by lawmakers,(67)
Pine Lake project gets funding,(39)

• Friday, March 19, 2010
Build the new schools now?,(100)

• Wednesday, March 17, 2010
714 Fans for Bristol's "Taco Bell Guy",(75)
Downtown parking study,(72)
Larson says Dems have health care votes lined up,(53)
Open government 101,(53)
BDDC to stay intact,(35)

• Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Dem chair may be interested in running himself,(71)
Glassman backs busway,(59)
Rosenthal has a track record,(57)
Wright says no more borrowing,(53)
Chamber has a new blog,(39)

• Sunday, March 14, 2010
Welch backs Sunday liquor sales,(48)
City workers need evaluations, councilors say,(40)
Charter panel hears suggestions,(15)

• Friday, March 12, 2010
Farmington Avenue's congestion targeted,(66)
Nicastro backs Ward,(40)

• Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Executive session slated to talk about Rosenthal,(31)

• Tuesday, March 09, 2010
I never thought I'd say this, but...,(36)
New plan for UConn Health Center includes new hospital,(15)

• Monday, March 08, 2010
Charter revision hearing Thursday,(9)

• Sunday, March 07, 2010
Pine Lake parking to be OK'd by state,(25)
The Onion: How the decline of newspapers will impact old loons who hoard papers,(16)
GOP invades Bristol,(15)

• Friday, March 05, 2010
Frank Johnson gets mad,(92)
Don't forget to watch TV tonight,(27)
One year ago today...,(19)
City backs insurance administration change,(18)
Lawlor says Bristol courthouse can stay open,(8)

• Thursday, March 04, 2010
I'm never going to be a star,(64)
City switching insurance administrators to save $1 million,(18)
Schools seek $1.8 million more next year,(15)
Legislators under fire on mandate relief,(15)
Not goners yet!,(13)
Hamzy says GOP has championed unfunded mandates issue,(10)

• Wednesday, March 03, 2010
A look back on the effort to save the Press,(23)

• Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Colapietro pushes jobs measure,(12)

• Monday, March 01, 2010
City budget hearings start Monday,(14)
Charter Revision goes online,(10)
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