Arts & Culture, Events, News December 18, 2023
Bristol native John Beardsley, starring in “Christmas with the Nashville King” this weekend, not only thrilled audiences with an exuberant performance, but provided attendees with an opportunity to experience the…
News December 18, 2023
All TBE readers, supporters and donors The Bristol Edition will be limiting the number of stories non-members and free readers may access each week. This decision is based on our…
News December 18, 2023
All TBE readers, supporters and donors The Bristol Edition will be limiting the number of stories non-members and free readers may access each week. This decision is based on our…
Columns, Fortier, News December 17, 2023
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have been to another great show–and we did not have to travel out of town for it. John Beardsley, a…
Local Government, News December 17, 2023
By David Fortier The Bristol parks system was acknowledged for its second consecutive year among the finalists for top programs in the country, the vote of another cannabis establishment seeking…
Arts & Culture, Events, Local Organizations, News December 16, 2023
By David Fortier The American Clock & Watch Museum will be featuring its sixth annual “Mantels for the Season” exhibit through Dec. 30. This year’s exhibit highlights businesses and organizations…
News, Obituaries December 15, 2023
Robert A. Martel, Sr., 88, of Bristol, beloved husband of Claudette (Thibodeau) Martel, died on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at St. Vincent Hospital, Bridgeport. Bob was born on Jan. 22, 1935,…
Arts & Culture, Events, Local Government, Local Organizations, News December 15, 2023
By David Fortier For his return to Bristol and the first stage he performed on, John Beardsley has written an entirely new show based on the one he performs in…
Local Government, News December 13, 2023
By David Fortier It isn’t often the U.S. Secretary of Education makes an appearance at a local board of education meeting, but that is what happened last Wednesday evening, Dec….
News, Obituaries December 13, 2023
Norman D. Martineau, 92, of Bristol, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 9. He was born on June 23, 1931, in Kensington, son of the late Delphis and Rosa (Lafond) Martineau….
News, Obituaries December 12, 2023
Brian McCutcheon, 64, of Avon, beloved husband and father, passed away surrounded by family on Nov. 3. Born in Bristol on July 24, 1959, he was the son of the…
News, Obituaries December 12, 2023
Mary L. Stokosa, 74, of Bellevue, Neb., formerly of Bristol, died on Thursday, Dec. 7. Mary was born in Bristol on June 2, 1949, and was one of three daughters of…
Columns, Fortier December 10, 2023
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have been to another sensational show at Hartford Stage. Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” has returned to Hartford Stage after…
News December 7, 2023
By David Fortier The theft of statue of an eagle from the Quinlan Memorial Park monument honoring veterans is beyond the comprehension of the commander of the American Legion post…
News, Obituaries December 7, 2023
On Friday, Dec. 1, Noreen (Norkie) Forrest-Murphy received her wings and went to walk with the angels. She was born on March 12, 1948, in Bristol, daughter of the late…
Local Organizations, News December 6, 2023
Editor’s note: Pearl Harbor Day will be celebrated in Bristol at the American Legion Hall on Thursday, beginning at 11 a.m. The writer learned about Riccio from personal interviews and…
News, Obituaries December 6, 2023
Robert J. Avolt, 80, beloved husband of Nancy (Knibbs) Avolt, died on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Bob was born July 30, 1943, in Bristol…
News, Obituaries December 6, 2023
Jane (Vachon) Caron, 89, of Birchwood Terrace, Bristol, died on Thursday, Nov. 30, at Bristol Hospital. Jane was born in Auburn, Maine, on Aug. 10, 1934, and was the only child…
News December 4, 2023
The grand opening of the Human Resources Agency (HRA) Lake Avenue Early Learning Center, a childcare facility located at 254 Lake Ave, is set for Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m….
News, Obituaries December 4, 2023
Roxanne Vona, 68, of Bristol, beloved wife of Joseph Vona, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 28, surrounded by her husband and three children. Roxanne was born in Southington on Dec. 20,…