Ernest Bayer, Sr., 84
Ernest Henry Bayer, Sr., 84, beloved husband of Patricia Ann (Duperry) Bayer passed peacefully into his eternal home on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2022. Ernie was born…
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Keith Bilodeau, 63
Keith J. Bilodeau of Plantsville, 63, left this earth on Feb. 8, from a three-year battle with bladder and bone cancer. Born on Nov. 9, 1959,…
Lorraine Zelenkewich, 97
Lorraine (Veilleux) Zelenkewich, 97, of Bristol, widow of Lucien Zelenkewich, died on Monday, Feb. 6, at The Pines at Bristol. Lorraine was born on Nov….
Time to trim the beard (and some trees) along with a few podcasts, one of which deals with all sorts of biases
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, it will be time to trim my beard. Over the past month, I have let it go pretty much….
Leonard Cannon, Jr., 84
Leonard H. Cannon, Jr., 84, beloved husband of Joyce (Krar) Cannon, died on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Ingraham Manor. Leonard was born in New Britain on…
James Danis, Sr., 81
James P. Danis, Sr., 81, of Bristol, widower of JoAnn (Granger) Danis, died on Monday, Jan. 20, at Apple Rehab in Plainville. Jim was born in…
Governor activates severe cold weather protocol
Gov. Ned Lamont announced yesterday that he is activating the state’s severe cold weather protocol beginning at 12 noon on Thursday, Feb. 2, to remain…
Joyce Berch, 81
Joyce A. Berch, 81, of Bristol, died on Monday, Jan. 30, at her home. Joyce was born in Waterbury on Aug. 9, 1941, and was one…
Nana’s pasta sauce, changes on the local newspaper scene and a podcast that looks back as well as ahead
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have had another babysitting gig, this time with two of the three grandkids—one three-year-old and one…
Richard Furniss, 81
Richard Marsh Furniss, 81, of Burlington, passed away suddenly on his birthday, Jan. 24. He was the son of the late Dr. William E. and…
David Jones Jr., 44
David Jones, Jr., 44, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 22. He was born on Jan. 27, 1978 in Hartford, son of David Sr….
Bits and pieces–BBGC gala set, Energize CT to hold virtual workshop, hospital bed capacity and COVID-19 stats
Boys & Girls sets date for annual gala The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol is hosting its second annual gala on Saturday, April 22,…
Michelle Masse, 57
Michelle Rose (Gress) Masse, 57, of Terryville, beloved wife of Dean Masse, died on Friday, Jan. 20, at Village Green. Michelle was born in Bristol on…
Events Calendar, Jan. 23-29
By Anna Bedell Monday, Jan. 23 No events scheduled. Tuesday, Jan. 24 No events scheduled. Wednesday, Jan. 25 Tinker CAD Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Bristol Public…
Another outstanding Bristolite, a challenging drama at Hartford Stage, one reason to contact legislator
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, exam week will be winding down at school—the week started with the local NAACP scholarship breakfast on a holiday,…
Danisha Craig keynotes annual NAACP scholarship breakfast, shares fond memories of growing up here
By David Fortier One of Bristol’s own returned from her post with the government in Washington D.C. to remind people what it is about Bristol…
Irene Barcekowski, 94
Irene Barcekowski, age 94, beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, at Bradley Memorial Hospital in Connecticut. Irene was born on…
Rockwell Theater at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School rental fees set, Parks System posts position for events manager
By David Fortier The Board of Education recently set its fee schedule for renting the newly renovated and renamed Rockwell Theater at the Bristol Arts…
A home cooked meal, TBE stuff and the local NAACP scholarship breakfast
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, there will be crepes for breakfast and, later in the morning, TBE will meet for our weekly gathering where…
Joseph J. Fedor Jr., 87
Joseph J. Fedor Jr, 87, of Bristol passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Pines in Bristol. Known simply as Joe,…