Columns, Fortier, News December 3, 2023
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have celebrated the 2-year-old grandchild’s birthday on Saturday afternoon and then attended the 18th annual Holiday Showcase of Stars at…
News December 2, 2023
By David Fortier The city council approved a cannabis establishment application for a hybrid facility that will be located in the space formerly occupied by Goodwill in the Shop Rite…
News December 1, 2023
By David Fortier Walking in the door with its Munch Box lunchbox logo, we are immediately greeted with a smiling welcome from Julia Lawton, manager. But that is not all….
News November 30, 2023
By David Fortier Plans for the next discussion in their panel series, next steps for the youth coalition and more work on a resource list are typical topics for Diversity…
News, Obituaries November 30, 2023
Mallie Gladis of Bristol, Conn., passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on Monday, Nov. 27, following a brief illness, with her son and daughter by her side. Mallie was…
News, Obituaries November 29, 2023
Claude L. Paradis, 85, of Forestville, widower of Sharon (Zimmer) Paradis, died on Thursday, Nov. 23, at The Pines at Bristol. Claude was born in Bristol on April 2, 1938,…
Events, Local Organizations, News November 29, 2023
“We Need a Little Christmas” is the theme of the 18th annual “Holiday Showcase of Stars” to be held Saturday, Dec. 2, at St. Paul Catholic High School. The grand…
News, Obituaries November 28, 2023
Charles E. Ricker, 90, of Bristol, husband of Dolores (Bordonaro) Ricker and widower of Bettie (Tatro) Ricker, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, at John Dempsey Hospital surrounded by family and…
Events, News November 27, 2023
By David Fortier An interactive adventure mystery involving early Bristol history now has characters and an object for participants to begin their search. “I didn’t know about a secret clock….
Columns, Fortier, News November 26, 2023
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will be easing our way back from Thanksgiving Day, which really was nice. Uncle Charlie and Auntie Ann joined us. The…
News, Obituaries November 25, 2023
Pauline (Marzano) Blaschke, 84, of Woodbury, formerly of Bristol, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Pauline was born on May 4, 1939, in Bristol, and was the older of two…
Events, Local Organizations, News November 24, 2023
The Muslim call to prayer, Jewish and Christian prayers, petitions for peace were among the offerings at this year’s Bristol Interfaith Coalition’s annual interfaith Thanksgiving service, which was held at…
News, Sports November 22, 2023
By Erica Pearson Of the two Bristol cheer squads competing at the regionals at the University of New Hampshire, Sunday, the younger D-8 team secured a first-place finish, starting the…
News, Obituaries November 22, 2023
Mark Lacic, of Bristol, peacefully passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme. Mark was born in Hartford to Mary Lacic…
News November 21, 2023
Donald W. Beam, 88, of Bristol, beloved husband and best friend of Carol (Herriott) Beam, died on Friday, Nov. 17, at home. Don was born on Feb. 16,1935, in Shippensburg,…
Local Government, News November 19, 2023
Esteban Vazquez, 15, has been reported missing. Vazquez is a Hispanic male with a black beard, black hair and brown eyes, standing approximately 5 ft. 9 in. and weighing roughly…
Columns, Fortier November 19, 2023
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, I will be gearing up for another leaves bagging session. The goal will be, one more time, 20 bags. After a bit of rain…
Arts & Culture, Events, News November 18, 2023
By David Fortier It all begins with an invitation to join in a Bristol adventure and, if it all goes as planned, it ends six months later somewhere in Bristol…
News, Obituaries November 17, 2023
Doris (Baillargeon) White, 89, of Bristol, widow of Donald P. White, died on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Bristol Hospital. Doris was born in Bristol on Dec. 15,1933, and was a…
Local Government, News November 15, 2023
By David Fortier The newly elected council and mayor, each of whom is in their second term having won their seats back after this year’s municipal election on Nov. 7,…