By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Ramadan will have begun, that was on Wednesday, March 22, and ends with Eid al-Fitr, a major holiday in…
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Paul “Papa” Matyka, 72, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, March 20, at UConn Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Paul was born on Feb….
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, I will be settling in after a field trip to New York City, three days at Columbia University with…
Mary Ellen (Dwyer) Fiorot, 84, of Plainville, widow of Anthony B. Fiorot, Sr., died on Friday, March 10, at Village Green of Bristol. Mary Ellen…
Ronald Carson, 79, of Bristol, beloved husband of Marlene (Koloski) Carson, died on Thursday, March 9, at Bristol Hospital. Ron was born on July 5,…
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, clocks will have been turned ahead an hour, possibly for the last time, but only if Congress acts. Eliminating…
Thomas Ralph Methot, 56, of Bristol, a proud veteran of the Navy passed away on Saturday March 4. He was born Aug. 20, 1966, in…
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, it will have been a week since the big kids’ birthday party. Get 10 3-year-olds in a gym that…
Two scholarships sponsored by NESMA (New England Spring and Metalstamping Association) are approaching their March 10 application deadline. The $2,500 scholarships are available through the…
Benny Christolini passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, surrounded by his family at the age of 93 after a sudden and brief illness. Benny was…
Maureen Miano, 68, of Bristol, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, Feb. 24, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She…
Monday, Feb. 27 Monthly Meeting of the Bristol Republican Town Committee. 7 p.m. at Lunas Banquet Facility. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Kern Park Public Engagement Workshop….
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have been making plans for a grandchild’s birthday party later in the day. It’s one…
Barbara Grindal, 76 of Burlington, wife of Bill Grindal died Friday, Feb. 24, at her daughter and son-in-law’s Burlington, Conn., home. Barb and her husband…
Jeffrey N. Browning, 56, of New Britain, died on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at home. Jeff was born in Bristol on Sept. 29, 1966, and was…
Palma (Papapietro) Morin, 100, of Bristol, widow of George A. Morin, Sr., passed away in her sleep on Sunday, Feb. 19, at Ingraham Manor. Palma was…
Sophie (Laska) Gruby, 76, of Bristol, beloved wife of William R. Gruby, died on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at home. Sophie was born in Meriden on May…
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, there will not be any snow in the forecast. For February snow is pretty much a given. So, what…
Paula J. Harrington 58, of Bristol died on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Bristol Hospital with her daughter by her side. Paula was born in Bristol…
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the days will be getting longer, at least it appears that way, and, well, it’s only February but, do…