A place that speaks of ‘freedom of spirit’
Editor’s note: Dante Cimadamore is a Bristol born musician, recording artist, and award-winning writer for the YouTube series Epic Rap Battles of History. You can find his music online under…
Articles by David Fortier
Brush fire destroys an acre off Mountain Road
A brush fire just after 8 p.m. last night on the south side of Mountain Road was contained to an acre by the Bristol Fire Department by 10:30 p.m., according to…
Spooktacular to take over BAIMS and Memorial Boulevard today
The second annual Halloween Spooktacular, featuring trick-or-treating, face painting food trucks and coffin races, will be held today from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet…
One ‘hall of famer’ and some fun with names
By Bob Montgomery Betty Brzezicki (98) Betty, who died recently, is the widow of Stanley “Butch” Brzezicki. She was the ultimate wife and host when I visited them in the…
Farmers market reaches penultimate weekend
The Bristol Farmers Market is at its next to last weekend today, Saturday, Oct. 26. Each week in the summer and through early fall, the Bristol Farmers Market is held…
Lake Compounce ‘Phantom Fall Fest’ ends this weekend
By JoAnn Moran Traveling from Rhode Island, Lex Rini, Andrea Lundquist, Steph Vaccaro, Hailey Smith Andrea have season passes to Lake Compounce and love to come to Phantom Fall Fest….
Dogs own stage at Lake’s ‘Howl-ween’ costume parade
By JoAnn Moran Dogs of all sizes and breeds dressed to impress from paws to tails in costumes including a butterfly, skunk, prisoner, spider, cow, a taco gog, a politician…
Atem Caron begins new position with Bristol Parks
Atem Caron is the new facilities maintenance technician, Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services announced in a release yesterday. The facilities maintenance technician is responsible for daily maintenance, custodial…
Get ready for a Halloween extravaganza
By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion Hello Trainers! This Halloween, Pokémon GO is turning up the heat—or perhaps the chills—with its “Max Out Season” extravaganza! Starting this month, trainers can expect a…
Special city council meeting to consider purchase of property off Perkins Street abutting Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve
On the calendar for city meetings, today, Thursday, Oct. 24, is a special meeting of the city council, which will convene to executive session to discuss the purchase of property…