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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…