BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital’s coronavirus numbers went mostly unchanged Tuesday. The hospital reported treating 11 patients who have tested positive…
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Tuesday 01/26/2021
Connecticut getting more than 92,000 vaccine doses this week Posted: 26 January 2021 [03:37 PM] Connecticut was shipped more than 92,300 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week, the state's health department said Tuesday. About half…
Lamont seeks extension of emergency authority until April Posted: 26 January 2021 [10:28 AM] Gov. Ned Lamont said Monday he plans to ask Connecticut lawmakers to extend his public health emergency powers until April 20, noting…
Monday 01/25/2021
Bristol Hospital sees slight rise in number of covid-19 patients Posted: 25 January 2021 [05:39 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital saw a slight rise in covid-19 patients over the weekend. The hospital was treating 11 patients with…
Home for retired nuns closed to visitors due to outbreak Posted: 25 January 2021 [11:14 AM] HARTFORD - Local health officials have ordered a Connecticut home for retired nuns closed to visitors and the public because of a…
Shooting victim identified, 5 teens arrested Posted: 25 January 2021 [11:10 AM] WATERBURY - A 17-year-old boy shot to death in Connecticut was one of several teens who tried to rob another youth, who…
Sunday 01/24/2021
SENIOR SIGNALS: Where President Biden stands on issues important to Connecticut seniors Posted: 24 January 2021 [09:01 PM] By DANIEL O. TULLY President Joe Biden has proposed significant plans that will greatly affect seniors. Social Security President Biden has proposed…
Your favorite diner: classic Americana fighting to stay open through this pandemic Posted: 24 January 2021 [05:34 PM] In their cars with the heat cranked up, pagers in hand, hungry patrons waited anxiously for a seat inside the popular…
Friday 01/22/2021
Starting Monday, covid-19 vaccination appointments at Bristol Hospital can be made by phone Posted: 22 January 2021 [06:17 PM] BRISTOL -- Beginning Monday, individuals looking to make an appointment at the Bristol Hospital covid-19 vaccine clinic will be able to…
Bristol Hospital sees significant drop in number of covid-19 patients Posted: 22 January 2021 [06:08 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital on Friday saw a significant drop in the number of covid-19 patients it is treating. The…
'Once a nurse, always a nurse' philosophy embraced at Bristol Hospital as volunteers help administer covid-19 vaccine Posted: 22 January 2021 [03:46 PM] BRISTOL – “Once a nurse, always a nurse” isn’t just a catchy phrase used within the healthcare industry – it truly…
Lamont says he has no interest in raising taxes in budget Posted: 22 January 2021 [02:47 PM] Gov. Ned Lamont gave business leaders a relatively optimistic outlook Friday by telling them he has “no interest” in raising taxes and…
Owner of Foodies and Baskets in Bristol says problems with city, labor department have been resolved, Bristol mayor says otherwise Posted: 22 January 2021 [01:06 PM] BRISTOL – Mark Roberts, owner of Foodies and Baskets, said his problems with the city and the Connecticut Department of…
Connecticut governor says state needs more vaccine from feds Posted: 22 January 2021 [10:13 AM] Nearly 260,000 Connecticut residents have so far received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, including 47,000 people 75 years and…
Thursday 01/21/2021
Slight rise in covid-19 patients reported at Bristol Hospital Posted: 21 January 2021 [05:07 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital on Thursday saw a slight rise in the number of covid-19 patients it is treating. The hospital…
Officers' use of force probed after man jumps off elevated portion of I-84 Posted: 21 January 2021 [10:35 AM] HARTFORD - A man wanted for alleged robbery in Connecticut jumped off a highway in Hartford and fell 70 feet Wednesday night…
Bridgeport officer fired after excessive force investigation Posted: 21 January 2021 [10:31 AM] BRIDGEPORT - A 20-year veteran Bridgeport police officer has been fired for using excessive force during an arrest last year, officials announced.…
Wednesday 01/20/2021
Bristol Hospital once again treating 14 covid-19 patients Posted: 20 January 2021 [05:46 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital is once again treating 14 patients with covid-19. The hospital had been treating that many patients with…
Connecticut man charged with pinning officer during US Capitol attack Posted: 20 January 2021 [04:59 PM] HARTFORD - A Connecticut man seen in a widely viewed video pinning an officer with a riot shield during the attack on…
Black Lives Matter supporters gather at Capitol in Hartford; Trump supporters apparent no-show Posted: 20 January 2021 [04:31 PM] HARTFORD -- Despite warnings that all 50 state Capitols could be subject to unrest and violence in the days leading up…
Biden takes the helm as president: 'Democracy has prevailed' Posted: 20 January 2021 [02:49 PM] WASHINGTON - Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, summoning American resilience to confront…
Lawmakers plan to push ahead with religious exemption bill Posted: 20 January 2021 [02:41 PM] HARTFORD - Leaders of the Connecticut General Assembly's Public Health Committee on Monday pledged to move forward this session with legislation that…
Black Lives Matter supporters show up at State Capitol Wednesday afternoon Posted: 20 January 2021 [12:29 PM] Staff report HARTFORD – The State Capitol was quiet today, except for about a dozen Black Lives Matters supporters Wednesday afternoon. As…
Trump pardons ex-strategist Steve Bannon, rapper Lil Wayne, dozens of others Posted: 20 January 2021 [11:24 AM] WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump pardoned former chief strategist Steve Bannon in the final hours of his White House term as part…
Connecticut adopts tiered approach for virus vaccinations Posted: 20 January 2021 [11:18 AM] NEW HAVEN - Without nearly enough COVID-19 vaccines arriving for everyone eligible to receive them, Connecticut will prioritize its oldest residents for…
Lamont to co-chair national task force on pandemic response Posted: 20 January 2021 [10:40 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee have been appointed to co-chair a national task force designed to…
Trump's exit: President leaves office with legacy of chaos Posted: 20 January 2021 [08:29 AM] WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump will walk out of the White House and board Marine One for the last time as president…
Tuesday 01/19/2021
Bristol Hospital reports death related to covid-19 Posted: 19 January 2021 [06:14 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital reported a death related to covid-19 on Tuesday. This comes after the hospital all of last week…
'Continuing to have a prevention over reaction approach': National Guard, police prepared for potential unrest at State Capitol Posted: 19 January 2021 [05:16 PM] HARTFORD -- Authorities are closely monitoring the possibility of unrest at the Capitol in Hartford Wednesday ahead of the presidential inauguration,…
Locally made 'Rubber Ducky Cocktail' comes to Bristol, receives positive feedback Posted: 19 January 2021 [03:24 PM] BRISTOL – A locally made drink known as the “Rubber Ducky Cocktail” is now available at local package stores, and has…
Monday 01/18/2021
HEALTHY LIVING: Set intentions this New Year, not resolutions Posted: 18 January 2021 [05:08 PM] MS, RD, CD-N It’s that time of year when many of us begin to think about the goals that we want…
Families coming to Cleveland's Country Store to attempt to finish its 16-scoop ice cream challenge Posted: 18 January 2021 [01:56 PM] PLYMOUTH – Cleveland’s Country Store’s wants to know – could you eat an entire Radio Flyer red wagon full of ice…
Sunday 01/17/2021
SENIOR SIGNALS: Care management services for people with disabilities Posted: 17 January 2021 [08:40 PM] By DANIEL O. TULLY As the families of individuals with special needs undertake long-term financial and estate planning, they face critical challenges…
People finding it tough to even secure an appointment, nevermind a vaccination Posted: 17 January 2021 [05:38 PM] Connecticut is expecting 46,000 doses of the covid-19 vaccine to arrive from the federal government this week, and area residents are…
Friday 01/15/2021
Bristol resident appears, wins History Channel's 'Forged in Fire' Posted: 15 January 2021 [05:16 PM] BRISTOL – City resident and local blacksmith, Aric Fontaine, recently appeared on The History Channel’s “Forged in Fire,” where he took…
Justice McDonald receives final legislative confirmation Posted: 15 January 2021 [02:15 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut State Supreme Court Justice Andrew McDonald received final legislative confirmation Friday to serve a second eight-year term on the…
Thursday 01/14/2021
'How do you tell a parent that she may never see her child again?' Bristol Health nurses continue daily fight against coronavirus Posted: 14 January 2021 [04:47 PM] BRISTOL – Trying to tell a mother her son may not survive covid-19 is one of the hardest experiences Randi Schiavi,…
Bristol Hospital sees small drop in covid-19 hospitalizations Posted: 14 January 2021 [04:44 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital saw a small drop in covid-19 patients Thursday. The hospital reported treating 15 patients who have…
Terryville mother accused of killing one child, seriously injuring another waives right to probable cause hearing Posted: 14 January 2021 [04:43 PM] PLYMOUTH - The Terryville mother charged with killing one of her children and seriously wounding another by gunshot waived her right…
New round of Paycheck Protection Program loans now available Posted: 14 January 2021 [04:41 PM] A new round of Paycheck Protection Program loans have become available and could help businesses in the area. Certain small businesses…
Next phase of vaccinations will include residents 65 years and older Posted: 14 January 2021 [01:23 PM] Gov. Ned Lamont has announced that Phase 1B of the state’s covid-19 vaccinations will begin Monday, Jan. 18. During this phase,…
Lawmakers considering whether to extend covid voting rules Posted: 14 January 2021 [10:24 AM] HARTFORD - With a handful of special elections coming up, Connecticut lawmakers will likely soon decide whether to again give all eligible…
Wednesday 01/13/2021
Trump impeached after Capitol riot; historic second charge Posted: 13 January 2021 [05:00 PM] WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with "incitement of…
Bristol Hospital sees uptick in covid-19 patients Posted: 13 January 2021 [04:47 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital saw a jump in coronavirus patients Wednesday. Sixteen patients who tested positive for the virus were reported…
Bristol Hospital seeking volunteers to help administer covid-19 vaccine Posted: 13 January 2021 [03:52 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital is seeking volunteers to help distribute the covid-19 vaccine in anticipation of future phases that will expand…
Unexpected win has UConn fans downing hot sauce for charity Posted: 13 January 2021 [03:19 PM] STORRS - UConn fan Bryan Jackson says he thought his taste buds were safe when he joked last week on Twitter that…
Connecticut GOP chair resigns abruptly, reason unclear Posted: 13 January 2021 [12:15 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut Republican Party Chair J.R. Romano, a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, has resigned abruptly for reasons he has…
Lamont sends Guard to D.C. as state prepares for any rallies Posted: 13 January 2021 [10:39 AM] As Connecticut law enforcement prepares to protect the state Capitol complex during possible armed protests in the coming days, Gov. Ned Lamont…
Tuesday 01/12/2021
Bristol Hospital treating 10 patients with coronavirus Posted: 12 January 2021 [05:56 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital on Tuesday reported treating 10 patients with coronavirus. This is one fewer patient with the virus than…
Panel recommends vaccine for 65 years and up, among others Posted: 12 January 2021 [04:02 PM] Members of the state's vaccine advisory group agreed Tuesday to recommend Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont expand who can receive the COVID-19 vaccine…