Anthony Felice
It is with great sadness, that on April 2, we lost our loving father, husband and grandpa, Anthony Felice at the age of 92. He…
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Learning as we grow about how to go about it and keeping our focus–local news
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the week will have wound up with me watching a couple of NCAA basketball games, two women’s games (UConn)…
Carol Ann Bernarduci
It is with great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved mother, Carol Ann (Schantz) Bernarduci, 80, of West Hartford, Conn. She passed peacefully…
Responsibly ‘sourced’ news
It is not unusual to come across the phrase, “responsibly sourced food.” It makes sense that something that sustains us needs to be sustained itself….
Mildred Boisvert
Mildred (Miller) Boisvert, 75, of Bristol, beloved wife of Robert A. Boisvert, died on Tuesday, March 29, at home surrounded by her family. Mildred was…
Fire by the side of the road saves imbiber 150 years ago
Compiled by Dave Greenleaf 150 Years Ago – March 1872 On Saturday evening there were rowdy times in the saloon neighborhood. Albro Castle, John Atkins,…
Your support matters for many reasons. Here’s a few
Your support matters because it is your way of saying that you believe quality community news matters. The news desert that has formed in Bristol…
Tracy L. Tacinelli
Tracy L. Tacinelli, 55, of Bristol, beloved wife of Matthew Tacinelli, died on Friday, March 25, at home. Tracy was born in Bristol on Oct….
Roy J. Taggert Jr.
Roy J. Taggett, Jr., 87, of Bristol, beloved husband of Nadine (Jandreau) Taggett, died on Friday, March 25, at Yale/New Haven Hospital. Roy was born…
Reno Dumond
Reno Dumond, 82, of Bristol, beloved husband of Rolande (Caron) Dumond, died on Friday, March 25, at St. Francis Hospital. Reno was born in St….
No better time to support TBE than now
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, TBE will have finally set up our links for readers to support our efforts. On our website, there is…
BCHS Rams take state championship, a former Ram is celebrated and a challenging listening assignment
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, our Bristol Central Rams boys basketball team will have capped a tremendous season by beating the Northwest Catholic Lions…
Stephanie L. Dube
Stephanie L. Dube, 98, of Bristol, beloved wife of 64 years to the late William T. Dube, passed away on March 10. She was born…
Kayla S. Miner
Kayla S. Miner, 29, of Bristol, passed away on Friday. March 11. She was born on August 22, 1992, in New Britain, daughter of Mitchell…
Patricia Ann Carter
Patricia Ann Carter, 61, of Terryville, passed away on Thursday, March 10. She was born on Aug. 24, 1960, in Anchorage, Alaska, daughter of Donald…
Edward J. Wadowski, Jr.
Edward J. Wadowski, Jr., 74, of Bristol, beloved husband of Sue (Mahannah) Wadowski, died on Thursday, March 10 at home. Ed was born in Bristol…
More family time while keeping what is happening in Ukraine in mind
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the clocks will have been turned ahead an hour and I will have stopped ranting about why, “Why do…
Carole J. Plantamuro
Carole J. (Doolittle) Plantamuro, 83, of Bristol, widow of William Plantamuro, Sr., passed away on Thursday, March 3. Carole was born in Bristol on Nov. 30,…
Jay Trelli
Jay David Trelli, 64, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Bristol, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a long struggle with his health on Wednesday, March…
Tough times for Ukrainians, prayers and the everyday — all of a piece
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the war in Ukraine will have reached its 11th day and I will have started to moderate my exposure…