Theresa M. Hamel, 91
Theresa M. (Napolitano) Hamel, 91, of Bristol, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 18. She was the loving wife of Edgar “Ed” J. Hamel for 68 years….
Articles by David Fortier
Paul Frank Wydra, 75
Paul Frank Wydra, 75, of Terryville, passed away at his home on Friday, June 17. Born on Sept. 28, 1946, in Southington to the late Henry and Lillian (Zaczek) Wydra. Paul…
Emile A. Martel, 82
Emile A. Martel, 82, of Haines City, Fla., formerly of Bristol, beloved husband of Jean (Blanchette) Martel, died on June 5, in Winter Haven, Fla. Emile was born in Bristol on…
Charter revision to hold final public hearing tonight
The Charter Revision Commission will hold a final public hearing this evening at 7 p.m. prior to its regularly scheduled meeting at the Bristol Public Library. The hearing will address…
Important notice to all readers, supporters and donors
Beginning this evening, The Bristol Edition will be limiting the number of stories non-members and free readers may access each week. This decision is based on our financial projections and,…
After frustrating meeting with mayor, citizens look ahead to planning next steps
By David Fortier The two citizens who met with the mayor to discuss responses to the distribution of white supremacist leaflets in the city are considering next steps after the…
Juneteenth observed today
By Rit Carter Juneteenth, also known as the Day of Jubilee, is a national holiday commemorating when the enslaved in the state of Texas learned, two-and-a-half years after the Emancipation…
Bits and Pieces
BCHS’s Porrini places in nationals Bristol Central’s Frankie Porrini, second from left, on the podium at the Nike Outdoor Nationals, where he placed fifth in the steeple chase. Bristol Central…
Happy Father’s Day, and hello to Juneteenth. Enjoy!
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, I will have attended the graduation ceremony for high school where I teach, that’s on Saturday morning, and Mary and I, along with the…
In May ’47, three-way tie for high school valedictorian
Compiled by Dave Greenleaf 150 Years Ago – May 1872 A destructive fire occurred last Thursday caused by sparks from the locomotive setting fire to dry leaves near Cuss Gutter….
Greek festival today at St. Demetrios
The Zorba 2022 Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at St. Demetrios Church on Brightwood Rd. The annual festival features Greek food, including baklava, gyros, souvlaki, lamb…
Meeting with mayor to discuss response to white supremacist leaflets involves two BEHS grads
By David Fortier When mayor sits down at 7:30 this morning to talk about the recent leaflet drop of white supremacist literature in the northeast section of the city, he…
Citizens ask for more pointed response during City Council meeting to white supremacist leaflets distributed last week
By David Fortier Two residents seeking a response to the scattering of white supremacist literature in the city spoke up during public participation at the city council meeting last evening. …
Bit and pieces
First annual Bristol Boys & Girls Club gala draws big crowd The Bristol Boys & Girls Club “Paint the Future Gala” was held Saturday evening at the Aqua Turf in…
Jean-Paul Maheu, 91
Jean-Paul Maheu, 91, of Bristol, widower of Murielle (Theberge) Maheu, died on Saturday, June 4. Jean-Paul was born in Nantes, Province of Quebec, Canada on Nov. 14, 1930, and was a son of the…
David G. Coneita, 79
David G. Coneita, 79, of Bristol, passed away at Hartford Hospital June 8, after a six-month battle with heart failure with his loving wife Gail by his side. Dave was…
A going-away party and some tough issues around town
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will be preparing for a family party, this time a going away party for child No. 3, who is coming close…
Rocchina ‘Ricki’ Mary Breski, 98
Rocchina “Ricky” Mary (Tinella) Brzeski, 98, formerly of Bristol, passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 7. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Philomena (Masi) Tinella, and widow to…
Bristol sites among those offering free admission Saturday, June 11
Four Bristol attractions will be free to the public this Saturday, June 11, on Connecticut Open House Day. Over 200 tourist attractions will be free to the public across the…
Mayor and police chief issue statements regarding white supremacist literature dropped in Northeast section
Both the police chief and mayor have indicated literature from a white supremacist group from the Boston area that has surfaced in the Northeast school neighborhood is under investigationg. “I…