Day 3 of April’s poetry selections
April is Poetry Month, so TBE is including links to poems for those who might be inclined to start their day with an adventure of sorts or who are simply…
Articles by David Fortier
POW/MIA monument fundraising continues to build toward Memorial Day unveiling
By David Fortier Fundraising for the POW/MIA monument that will be unveiled on Memorial Day will continue right through May to ensure that all costs will be covered. “We need…
Freshman Dagata tosses no-hitter over 5 innings as St. Paul baseball defeats Ansonia, 10-0
In his first Varsity appearance, freshman Coby Dagata tossed a no hitter over 5 innings and led the St. Paul Falcons to a 10-0 win over the Ansonia Chargers in…
Today’s meetings include Ordinance Committee
The Ordinance Committee has its regular monthly meeting today at 5 p.m. in Meeting Room 1-1 at City Hall. Other meetings on Tuesday, April 2, include the following: Police Awards…
Jerome Avenue Bridge Project to begin next Monday
Detours are being put in place at the Jerome Avenue Bridge in preparation for the construction project, a release from Bristol Public Works states. Public Works is asking for motorists…
Day 2 of April’s poetry selections
April is Poetry Month, so TBE is including links to poems for those who might be inclined to start their day with an adventure of sorts or who are simply…
Presidential primary voting begins at 6 a.m.
The Presidential Primary in Connecticut began this morning at 6 a.m. and will continue until 8 p.m. this evening. The following are on the Democratic primary ballot: Joe Biden, Dean…
Forestville’s Memorial Parade seeking participants, from family members of those lost at war to youth groups
By David Fortier Memorial Day is a day for remembering those lost at war, a somber occasion, unlike Veterans Day which is more celebratory, said the local commander of American…
Railroad crossing on Center Street to be closed Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon
Center Street from North Main Street to Summer Street will be closed from 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, while a construction project is underway…
Today’s meetings include library board and Police Memorial Committee
The Library Board of Directors has its regular monthly meeting today at 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 1 at the Bristol Public Library. Other meetings today, Monday, April 1, include…
April is poetry month–here’s a few for today
April is Poetry Month, so TBE is including links to poems for those who might be inclined to start their day with an adventure of sorts or who are simply…
UConn men’s and women’s basketball programs continue to hold their own in this year’s NCAA tournaments
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, UConn men’s basketball team will have broken away from Illinois at half time and never looked back. For a while in that first half,…
St. Paul baseball drops contest at Wolcott, 4-3, on opening day
The Wolcott Eagles picked up a come from behind 4-3 win over the visiting St. Paul Falcons on this opening day of the 2024 season. Reliever David Cardinale was the…
Marine Corps red satin jacket conferred on Iwo Jima veteran in ceremony at American Legion Hall
By Neal Supranovich and Al Urso The conferral of an honorary Marine Corps jacket to a World War II veteran who survived the Battle of Iwo Jima, the presentation of…
Post 209 Annual Youth Fishing Derby set for late April at Rockwell Park Lagoon
By David Fortier This year’s American Legion Post 209 Annual Youth Fishing Derby will have a new twist, according to Post 209 Commander Brian Avery. “We are planning something special…
Deadline for Wheeler program for prospective foster parents is approaching on April 6
The deadline to register for a program that prepares prospective foster parents being offered by Wheeler Clinic is Saturday, April 6. Participants can be married, single or part of a…
Trip down memory lane recalls Dave Lepore; a Boys Club director with ties to legendary coach; shout outs
By Bob Montgomery Dave Lepore – writer extraordinaire I have two key remembrances of Dave to share, those which I think of from time-to-time. First, I recall telling Dave that…
Early voting resumes this morning at 10 a.m.
Early voting resumes this morning, March 30, at 10 a.m. and runs through 6 p.m. this evening in city chamber chambers. On Tuesday, the vote count was 52, Wednesday around…
Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Lieberman
U.S. and state flags will fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today upon the direction of Gov. Ned Lamont, as a mark of solemn respect for the memory and…
Next BRXSTOL presentation is open to all at the library this Saturday
By David Fortier Prior to Saturday’s BRXSTOL event, the originator of the project suggests that audience members take a second look at the trailers. “Look for items, themes, symbols or…