Events, Local Government, Local Organizations, News September 14, 2023
By David Fortier Figuring out how to help address racial issues was a general theme among participants in a rally outside the Board of Education prior to the city council…
News, Obituaries September 14, 2023
Linda Kopsak, 74, of Bristol, passed away on Friday Sept. 8. She was born on March 7, 1949, in Bristol, daughter of the late Joseph E. and Alice (Chomko) Kopsak. Linda…
News September 13, 2023
By Jack Krampitz and David Fortier Two Democratic candidates in this year’s municipal elections took turns challenging the mayor on his stance regarding racism during public participation at Tuesday’s city council…
Bits and pieces, News September 13, 2023
Bristol veterans among those to be honored Sept. 17 Three of the World War II veterans from Bristol, the youngest, 98, and the oldest, 105, will be honored during the…
News, Obituaries September 13, 2023
Paul LeBlanc, 84, of Bristol, beloved husband of Nancy (Landry) LeBlanc, died on Saturday, Sept. 9 at LiveWell in Plantsville. Paul was born in Bristol on Aug. 3,1939, and was a…
News, Obituaries September 13, 2023
Joseph N. Lemieux, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday Sept. 8, and is reunited with his beloved wife of 58 years Henrietta (Rapoza)…
Events, Local Government, Local Organizations, News September 12, 2023
By David Fortier On a day when the sky never cleared but the rain stopped for a while, a small group of people gathered for another community discussion about diversity,…
Columns, Fortier September 10, 2023
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the storms that cut off power to more than 12,000 homes here in Bristol will have subsided and the power will have been restored…
News September 9, 2023
Power outages in Bristol were reduced to 29 from a high of over 12,000 by 9:45 p.m., it was reported by Eversource on its power outages website. All TBE readers,…
News, Obituaries September 9, 2023
Alba Novella (Turcio) Krawiecki passed away surrounded by the love and prayers of her family and friends in the pre-dawn hours on Sept. 7. Alba was the daughter of the late…
Events, Local Organizations, News September 9, 2023
By David Fortier Two separate events sponsored by local groups advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion against racism are scheduled in the next few days. Melina Floyd-Torres will lead a…
Letters, Opinions September 9, 2023
All of today’s letters are on this page and their headlines are listed below: Click on the headline of your choice and you will be taken to that specific letter…
News, Obituaries September 7, 2023
Annette M. (Harden) Gagnon, 83, of Wolcott, widow of Norvel Gagnon, died on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Bristol Hospital. Annette was born on Jan. 22, 1940, in Bristol and was…
Columns, Fortier, News September 3, 2023
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the temperature is expected to rise to the 80s and 90s through Friday. We’ve had a nice stretch, so some high temps are a…
Obituaries September 2, 2023
Frederick J. Chard, Jr., 95 of Burlington left this world on Aug. 31, surrounded by his family. Fred was born on April 23, 1928, to parents Frederick J. Chard, Sr.,…
Obituaries September 1, 2023
Vernon Philip Aubin–sweet, amazing Mike, age 102, passed peacefully on Aug. 30. Born on Nov. 5, 1920, to the late Frank and Bessie Ambrosio Aubin, he was a lifelong resident…
Obituaries August 31, 2023
Gerard J. A. Quintin, Sr, 95, formerly of Bristol, for 65 years, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 27. For the past 1.5 years, he and his wife Violet lived with…
Letters, News, Opinions August 30, 2023
Editor’s note: Between the time this letter was received and its publication, Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano announced via the Mayor’s Office Facebook page that Jim Albert has resigned from both his…
Obituaries August 30, 2023
Robert K. Erling, 72, longtime Bristol resident, beloved husband of Cynthia (Solak) Erling, died on Sunday at Jerome Home, New Britain. Bob was born in New Britain on January 19, 1951,…
Events, Local Government, Local Organizations, News August 29, 2023
By David Fortier A small crowd gathered in person and others joined the event via livestreaming to share their strong opposition to recent white supremacist activity in Bristol, the most…