Sunday meeting addresses litter, especially ‘nip’ bottles
By Laura Bailey The outcry over trash, especially nip bottles, strewn around the city drew about a dozen Bristol residents to a meeting arranged by two city council members to…
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BAIMS drama club holds inaugural performance with a rip-roaring production of ‘Lion King JR’
By Laura Bailey The Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School (BAIMS) drama club transported theatergoers to the Pride Lands in their performance of “The Lion King JR” this past weekend….
Warming centers available throughout Bristol
A wind chill warning was issued by the National Weather Service, remaining in effect from 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. Strong winds and below-zero…
Bristol Music Monday
By Laura Bailey Fans of the 1960s TV show “The Monkees” will remember the catchy song played over the Season 2 end credits. In this generation, in this lovin’ time,…
Bristol teacher Carolyn Kielma named finalist for National Teacher of the Year award
Bristol Eastern High School Science Teacher Carolyn Kielma has been named a finalist for the 2023 National Teacher of the Year Award, announced Gov. Ned Lamont in a press release…
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School provides cultural enrichment, career pathways for students
By Laura Bailey Grand architecture, state-of-the-art technology and creative spaces provide cultural enrichment for students, staff and community members at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School (BAIMS). “We have good…
Bristol Music Monday
By Laura Bailey In the early 1960s, David Crosby was working as a folk singer on the coffee-house circuit when he met fellow musicians Jim (Roger) McGuinn and Gene Clark….
American Clock and Watch Museum provides a look into Bristol’s rich clock making history
By Laura Bailey The art, science and history of Bristol’s clock making industry are encapsulated in the timepieces at the American Clock and Watch Museum. Located in historic Federal Hill,…
Bristol Music Monday
In the spring of 1965, a young session musician named Jeff Beck stepped into the role of lead guitar player for the Yardbirds and revolutionized the world of rock n’…
Hubbell Elementary School celebrates National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
By Laura Bailey Students and staff lined the walls at Hubbell Elementary School on Monday awaiting the arrival of two special visitors: Bristol Police officers Brian Hileman and Jeffrey Parracino….
Moon over Bristol
The moon rising over Bristol last night was captivating. Large and exquisitely bright, I felt the need to take a walk up to the top of Federal Hill for a…
Bristol Music Monday
Blinded by the light, cut loose like a deuce, another runner in the night. In January of 1973, the world was introduced to a young singer-songwriter from New Jersey named…
School bus involved in accident on Farmington Avenue
A school bus was involved in an accident on Farmington Avenue Thursday afternoon. The driver, who was traveling eastbound on route 6, crashed into a utility pole. The driver was…
Bristol Music Monday
By Laura Bailey Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Penned by the Scottish Poet Robert Burns in 1788, the lyrics to “Auld Lang Syne” were set…
A year in review of Bristol’s 2022 arts, entertainment and community events
By Laura Bailey Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School (BAIMS) Opens: One century after its construction, the former Bristol High school opened its doors to scholars once more. The Bristol Arts and…
Music Monday
Monday, Monday, so good to me. Families, friends and neighbors looking to unwind from the holiday hustle and bustle with a little music have several chances to hear some local…
Holiday Pictures, Day 11
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Snow falling on St. Joseph Church in Federal Hill. | Laura Bailey
Holiday Pictures, Day 9
Governor Lamont activates Cold Weather Protocol, Bristol confirms warming shelters throughout the city
Winter Storm Elliott is expected to bring soaking rain, widespread power outages and dangerous travel conditions over the next few days. Heavy rainfall is expected to begin mid-afternoon today and…