10 Main Cafe & Deli offers homemade fare and local products, such as Harvest rolls and Cafe Real coffee
By David Fortier 10 Main Cafe & Deli opened just after Labor Day in 2022 and continues to grow, often with lines out the door…
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Leopold J. Nadeau, 80
Leopold J. Nadeau, 80, of Southington, beloved husband of Francine (Bilodeau) Nadeau, died on Saturday, Oct. 30, at home. A devoted husband and father, Leo was…
Ronald George Wagner, 82
On the evening of Oct. 25, lifelong Bristol resident, Ronald (Ron) George Wagner, born on Sept. 1, 1941, to George and Flora Wagner, was granted…
Family dinner time, a little about local journalism and something to listen to and something to read
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the latest family pasta dinner will have come and gone. These dinners happen once a month up to the…
‘Trunk or Treat’ brings out neighborhood kids
“Trunk or Treat” was the call Wednesday evening at Village Green where families of residents filled the parking lot with vehicles decorated for Halloween to…
Joanne K. Grabowski, 48
Joanna K. Grabowski, 48, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 21, with her family by her side. She was born on April 30,…
Gertrude (Wilde) ‘Trudi’ Wedler, 89
Gertrude (Wilde) “Trudi” Wedler, of Bristol, widow of Herbert E. Wedler, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 21. Trudi was born on…
Dolores ‘Dolly’ Savoca, 81
Dolores “Dolly” Savoca, 81, of Bristol, beloved wife of Vincent A. Savoca, died peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 21. Dolly was born on March 7, 1942, in…
John E. Mills, 84
John E. Mills, lifelong Bristol resident and musician, teacher, arranger, composer; beloved husband, father, grandfather, died Oct. 20, at the age of 84. John was…
SEEC documents contradict Caggiano’s recollection of his time as RTC chair and Cockayne endorsement
By David Fortier Documents from the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) reveal that Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano was the chair of the Republican Town Committee when…
Bristol’s Lady Bulldog cheerleaders compete at the Shoreline local competition at North Haven High School
The Lady Bulldog cheerleader D14 team finishes third in their most recent competition. | Photo provided by Bristol Bulldogs The Bristol Bulldog cheerleaders younger D8…
An evening with friends after a busy Saturday, a terrific new book–so far–and an old topic for a podcast
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have spent a pleasant evening with friends, over some delightful food and more delightful conversation….
Shooting last evening was targeted attack, juvenile victim treated for non-life-threating injuries
An investigation of a shooting around 10:20 p.m. last evening in Bristol has bee identified as a targeted attack, according to a release from the…
Expert on reptiles, amphibians packs nature center
A local expert on amphibians and reptiles addressed the need to protect these species before an audience of Boy Scouts, graduate students, public land-trust officials…
Stephanie Lee Quinto, 39
Stephanie Lee Quinto, 39, of Bristol, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, Oct. 18. She was born on Nov. 7, 1983,…
Public Works closed to the public on Monday
The Public Works Department will be closed to the public on Monday, Oct. 23, as the office moves back to the renovated city hall. The…
Annual interfaith Thanksgiving service to be held at St. Joseph Church on Federal Hill Nov. 22
This year’s annual Bristol Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, with “Gratitude” for its theme, will be held at St. Joseph Church, Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m….
State rebranding campaign launches from Bristol Bazaar
Connecticut’s new arts and tourism campaign launched at the Bristol Bazaar, highlighting the growth of local makers from 26 to 58. The “Make It Here” initiative promotes small businesses, encouraging collaboration and creativity. State officials emphasized the campaign’s potential to boost local entrepreneurship and community engagement, reinforcing Connecticut’s commitment to supporting makers.
Antoinette (Pagliarulo) Ziogas, 96
Antoinette (Pagliarulo) Ziogas, 96, passed away peacefully at the Pines on Monday, Oct. 16. Toni, as she was known to her friends, was born and…
Weekly roundup includes chamber dinner on Oct. 26, new author from Bristol publishes a children’s book
133rd annual chamber dinner set at new Bristol Event Center Tickets are still available for the 133rd Annual Dinner of the Central Connecticut Chambers of…