CT Mirror: Connecticut Voter Guide 2024
How to register, vote, and know who’s running Connecticut residents will head to the polls this November to cast ballots for president, U.S. Congress and…
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Looking ahead to today and tomorrow’s stories
TBE will be posting the following later today or tomorrow: “Come Sunday Morning” by David Fortier “From Bell City to Tinseltown” by Dante Cimadamore Catching…
Hydrant flushing to affect Deerpark, Sonstrom, LaCava and Old Turnpike roads, among others
The Bristol Water and Sewer Department will continue its 2024 hydrant flushing season on Monday, Oct. 28, on the following streets: Deerpark Road, Sonstrom Road,…
A place that speaks of ‘freedom of spirit’
Editor’s note: Dante Cimadamore is a Bristol born musician, recording artist, and award-winning writer for the YouTube series Epic Rap Battles of History. You can…
Brush fire destroys an acre off Mountain Road
A brush fire just after 8 p.m. last night on the south side of Mountain Road was contained to an acre by the Bristol Fire Department…
One ‘hall of famer’ and some fun with names
By Bob Montgomery Betty Brzezicki (98) Betty, who died recently, is the widow of Stanley “Butch” Brzezicki. She was the ultimate wife and host when…
Spooktacular to take over BAIMS and Memorial Boulevard today
The second annual Halloween Spooktacular, featuring trick-or-treating, face painting food trucks and coffin races, will be held today from 3 to 8 p.m. at the…
Farmers market reaches penultimate weekend
The Bristol Farmers Market is at its next to last weekend today, Saturday, Oct. 26. Each week in the summer and through early fall, the…
Lake Compounce ‘Phantom Fall Fest’ ends this weekend
By JoAnn Moran Traveling from Rhode Island, Lex Rini, Andrea Lundquist, Steph Vaccaro, Hailey Smith Andrea have season passes to Lake Compounce and love to…
Dogs own stage at Lake’s ‘Howl-ween’ costume parade
By JoAnn Moran Dogs of all sizes and breeds dressed to impress from paws to tails in costumes including a butterfly, skunk, prisoner, spider, cow,…
Atem Caron begins new position with Bristol Parks
Atem Caron is the new facilities maintenance technician, Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services announced in a release yesterday. The facilities maintenance technician is…
Special city council meeting to consider purchase of property off Perkins Street abutting Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve
On the calendar for city meetings, today, Thursday, Oct. 24, is a special meeting of the city council, which will convene to executive session to…
Get ready for a Halloween extravaganza
By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion Hello Trainers! This Halloween, Pokémon GO is turning up the heat—or perhaps the chills—with its “Max Out Season” extravaganza! Starting this…
Bristol Fire Department calls for the week of Oct. 14
During the week of October 14, the Bristol Fire Department handled 84 incidents, including 13 motor vehicle accidents without injuries and 10 lockouts. Various other calls included medical assists, unauthorized burning, and smoke scares. The department responded to both emergencies and non-emergency situations, emphasizing the significance of local news and community support.
Fall Family Festival at Indian Rock offers fun times on 280 acres of preserve with hands-on activities
By JoAnn Moran Hayrides, pumpkin picking, apple cider making, crafting were only part of the attractions at this year’s Fall Family Festival at Indian Rock…
Youth Commission and Fire Station 3 Building Committee are on today’s city calendar
Meetings on the city calendar for today, Wednesday, Oct. 23, include the following: Fire Station 3 Building Committee, 6 p.m. City hall. Fair Rent Commission–canceled….
Flags lowered to half-staff in honor of fallen fire fighter
U.S. and state flags in Connecticut will be lowered today, Wednesday, Oct. 23, to half-staff in honor of Robert Sharkevich Sr., a member of the…
Von Trapp concert at the library Friday, Carousel Gala set in early November, veterans’ program at Manross also early in November
Elisabeth von Trapp in concert at Bristol Public Library this Friday Elisabeth von Trapp, form the family whose story inspired “The Sound of Music,” will…
Heavy turnout for early voting continues this a.m.
Another 123 voters cast ballots in the first hour of early voting this morning, administrator of elections and assistance registrar Jennifer Brunoli reported. “Another long…
CT Mirror — On CT’s first early voting day, long lines greet voters — including Lamont
by Mark Pazniokas October 21, 2024 @ 4:44 pm Turnout was heavy Monday morning in the first hours of early voting in Connecticut, as a surprised…