Local Government, News June 7, 2022
Literature from a white supremacist group from the Boston area has surfaced in the Northeast school neighborhood, a TBE reader informed us earlier today. Flyers from the group, The New…
News June 5, 2022
Bakery on Maple co-owners tie the knot The way Dave Landi of Bakery on Maple tells it he and Erika Stirk, co-owner, didn’t want to have to deal with all…
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary will have celebrated a birthday and will have received birthday greetings in-person, via Facebook, and, of course, from the family, texts with confetti…
Obituaries June 3, 2022
Raymond M. DePatra Jr., 93, of Bristol, widower of Dorothy (LaFlamme) DePatra, died on Friday, June 3, at home. Ray was born in Brockton, Mass., on May 7, 1929, and was a son of the…
Obituaries June 3, 2022
Mark Derek Cawood, 67, of Bristol, passed away on Tuesday, May 31. He was born on April 19, 1955, in South Africa, son of the late Derek and Florence (Edlmann)…
Obituaries June 3, 2022
It is with great sorrow we share the passing of Dave Parker. He passed peacefully with his loving family by his side on Sunday, May 22. He was a lifelong…
Obituaries June 3, 2022
Isabelle (Aubin) “Izzy” LaFountain, 79, of Bristol, beloved wife of Howard R. “Howie” LaFountain, died on Monday, May 30, at Bristol Hospital. Izzy was born in Bristol on Sept. 25, 1942, and was a…
Obituaries June 1, 2022
Debra A. “Deb” MacKinnon, 63, of Bristol, died on Saturday, May 28, at Hartford Hospital. Deb was born on December 19, 1958, in Bristol and was the only child of the…
News May 30, 2022
Memorial Day weekend celebrations and events A note left on the door of Sporty’s on the corner of Maple and Judd streets notifies patrons that the establishment will be closed…
About us May 30, 2022
One of our goals at The Bristol Edition is to make high quality hyperlocal news affordable and available. That is why we are asking our readers to help us grow…
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have gotten through our bout with COVID-19. On Saturday evening we both took rapid tests and tested negative, which is…
Obituaries May 23, 2022
We never truly lose those that pass on. Their physical presence may leave us, but the heart and the love are not gone, even in death. It is natural to…
News May 22, 2022
Bakery on Maple celebrates 1st anniversary Bakery on Maple celebrates its first year in business on May 24. The microbakery’s celebration began Saturday with free rainbow cupcakes to the first…
Columns May 22, 2022
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will almost have recovered from a bout of COVID-19. She took the brunt of the virus, with fever, congestion, runny nose, aches…
About us May 18, 2022
Making the shift from old news to new news takes a while, and people are catching on. A small financial contribution today has payoffs that extend into the future, not…
About us May 16, 2022
This weekend’s challenge came up with a single, very much appreciated, new financial supporter. During the time the challenge was underway, we had over 600 views. That, I hope, is…
News May 15, 2022
Hahn endorsed, will face Martin in 31st Senate District race On Wednesday evening, former Bristol City Councilor Greg Hahn was unanimously endorsed by the Democratic delegates to the 31st State…
Columns, Fortier, News May 15, 2022
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have celebrated the oldest’s 38th birthday along with family and friends, a party which will be interrupted by rain, but…
About us May 15, 2022
We continue to seek support from our readers, one at a time, so that we can increase our reporting presence. There are a few ways for you to help our…
News, Obituaries May 12, 2022
Shirley (Crampitz) Chizmas, 94, of Bristol, widow of John L. Chizmas, died on Monday, May 9, at home. Shirley was born in Bristol, on Jan. 24, 1928, and was the…