Annual Shamrock Run registration is online
This year’s Shamrock Run, primarily benefitting St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Bristol, will be held Saturday, May 28, (Memorial Day weekend) at Muzzy Field. Online registration for one of the…
Articles by David Fortier
George H. Gamache, 90
George H. Gamache, 90, beloved husband of Myrna (Krampitz) Gamache, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, May 6. George was born on Sept. 25, 1931, in Bristol…
Dean R. Paradis, 63
Dean R. Paradis, 63, of New Britain, died on Saturday, May 7, at Hebrew Home. Dean was born in Bristol on Oct. 26, 1958, and was a son of Ginette…
Sunday challenge update
As promised, here is the update from today’s challenge–no new financial supporters. We were looking for two. Maybe it’s not too late. If you have been thinking about becoming a…
Bits and pieces
Local day of prayer at Good Shepherd Church The Bristol Interfaith Coalition held a local event coinciding with the National Day of Prayer at Good Shepherd Church on Stafford Avenue….
Happy Mother’s Day greetings–via texts and phone–and a visit from one of the kids and companion, Quinn
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the Happy Mother’s Day greeting will be appearing on the family text thread along with some photos and emojis, and there are just a…
Sunday membership challenge
Yesterday, we aimed for five new members and by this morning we had three. Let’s get those two remaining memberships. Sign on today as a member with a small recurring…
Saturday challenge update
As of 8 p.m., no one has signed on as a financial supporter. We will try again tomorrow. At the same time, it’s still not too late to take action…
As our fundraising gains momentum, it’s time to talk
Freelancers/News professionals Freelance work, certainly. Cover city meetings and events, providing our readers with concise and focused reporting, along with photos, so that we all can stay up to date…
Retirees, students, time on your hands? Check us out
Volunteers City Correspondents Volunteer to cover city meetings and events. We will work with you to develop your reporting and photography skills. Contact editor@bristoledition.org. Write a brief introduction about your…
Saturday supporter challenge
The goal today is for five new supporters to come forward to help raise funds for our expanded reporting initiative. Of course, we’d love for more people to support us…
Joel Chasse, 88
Joel Chasse, 88, beloved husband of Roseanne (Soucy) Chasse, died on Wednesday, May 4, at John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington. Joel was born on May 2, 1934 in St. Agatha, Maine,…
Maureen ‘Moe’ Acampora, 83
Maureen “Moe” Acampora, 83, of Bristol, loving wife of Salvatore Acampora, passed away on Sunday, April 24, with her husband and children at her side. Maureen was born on Oct….
Magda Jabs, 88
Magda Jabs, 88, of Bristol, widow of Waldemar O. Jabs, died on Sunday, May 1, at Bristol Hospital. Magda was born on April 29, 1934, in Bremerhaven, Germany and was a…
Bits and pieces
Staff report Copper Ledges tennis courts about to reopen under new ownership A year ago, the Copper Ledges Tennis Association put the clay courts on the corner of Bradley St….
Yard work and a stop at the bakery; repairs underway
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have admired—well, not admired, but commented on our lawn, spotted as it is with wild onion plants—on our way to…
Weekend TBE supporter challenge–it begins with you
By David Fortier One of the reasons TBE asks so little from its supporters, from $6 to $20 a month, compared to what other news operations charge, is that we…
100 years ago city votes to adopt Daylight Savings Time
Compiled by Dave Greenleaf 150 Years Ago – April 1872 The freight train from the west met with disaster just above the North Village. An axle broke throwing off a…
John Anthony Rizzi II, 53
John Anthony Rizzi II, 53, of Bristol passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 25. Born August 10, 1968, and raised in Bristol, “Johnny” was a loving and gentle soul. He…
Richard J. Miecznikowski, 80
Richard J. Miecznikowski, 80, of Bristol, beloved husband of Mary Ann (Sitka) Miecznikowski, died on Sunday, April 24, at home. Rich was born in Hartford on Dec. 8, 1941, and was…