Bristol celebrates 60th Mum Festival
By Laura Bailey A weekend filled with music, food trucks, amusement rides and family entertainment came to Memorial Park Boulevard to celebrate the 60th annual Mum Festival. In honor of…
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Mum Festival returns to Memorial Park Boulevard this weekend
By Laura Bailey The Mum Festival is returning to Memorial Boulevard Park this weekend to celebrate “60 Years of Flower Power.” Live music, family entertainment, food trucks and special events…
Walk to End Alzheimer’s coming to Rockwell Park Sunday
The Central Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will hold their annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 2 at Rockwell Park. “This Walk to End Alzheimer’s season will be…
Where to see fall foliage this week in Bristol
By Laura Bailey The final rays of summer sun are illuminating early pops of autumn foliage in Bristol. Some red maples in higher elevations have started to turn lovely…
Weekend Roundup
By Laura Bailey Fall was in the air over the weekend as the temperatures reached overnight lows in the low 50s. The Hubbell School PTA hosted a Movie Night fundraiser…
German Fest returns to Immanuel Lutheran Church this weekend
Traditional German food, music and vendors will return to the Immanuel Lutheran Church for their annual German Fest this Friday and Saturday. The festivities will kick off at 6 p.m….
Where to see the best fall foliage this week in Bristol
By Laura Bailey The sunbaked landscapes of summer are beginning their transition to an earthy autumn palette. Around the city, we’re still seeing primarily green foliage from the native trees….
A look back on the Rams’, Lancers’ 2021-22 football seasons
By Laura Bailey High School football season kicks off Friday night, with fans eager to see gridiron action from the Rams and Lancers. As we look forward to a new…
Sen. Chris Murphy meets with Bristol Democratic candidates
By Laura Bailey U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D) visited Bristol yesterday to meet to with local Democrats at the home of Greg Hahn (D), who is running to represent State…
Okee visits the Bristol Adult Resource Center
By Laura Bailey Freshly baked treats, beautiful plant life and an abundance of smiles greeted Okee the Fire Dog during her visit to the Bristol Adult Resource Center (BARC). “Okee’s…
Silk City Steampunk brings a ‘Victorian Summer Fantasy’ to Federal Hill
By Laura Bailey Nineteenth century romanticism with elements of sci-fi fell upon the Federal Hill Green for the “Victorian Summer Fantasy” picnic on Saturday. Hosted by Silk City Steampunk, the…
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School Celebrates Upcoming Opening
By Laura Bailey In 1919, Albert Rockwell donated land and construction costs for a new high school to adorn the ornamental landscape of Memorial Park Boulevard. A century after its…
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School boasts classical beauty with modern amenities
Photo essay by Laura Bailey Grand architecture, state-of-the-art technology and tailor-made curricula will enchant scholars and community members at the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School (BAIMS). “We’re one of…
Summer Festival Returns to Rockwell Park
Photo essay by Laura Bailey Music drifted through the air as attendees delighted in food trucks, local vendors, face painting and games at the Rockwell Park Summer Festival. After a…
Library Coffee House features Big Deal Rock
By Laura Bailey Groovy music, ice cream, flavored waters and raffle baskets were relished by fans of “Big Deal Rock” at the Bristol Public Library Coffee House on Thursday. “We’ve…
Meet Okee, Connecticut’s First Fire Peer Support Dog
By Laura Bailey With soulful brown eyes, a calm demeanor and the training to comfort those experiencing trauma, Okee the fire dog is on duty. In just 10 short days,…
A Summer Day at Rockwell Park
By Laura Bailey Families having picnics, couples walking their dogs and children running through the splash pad were just a few of the quintessential summer sights at Rockwell Park this…
Community Conversation in pictures
By Laura Bailey Good food and great conversation filled the grounds of beautiful Rockwell Park on Wednesday. Bristol community members braved the heat to discuss issues of inclusion, diversity and…
The New England Carousel Museum celebrates Harry Potter’s birthday
By Laura Bailey The New England Carousel Museum was transformed into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as fans of all ages came to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday. “We had…
Indian Rock Nature Preserve provides idyllic summer Sunday with ‘Music on the Farm’
By Laura Bailey The Indian Rock Nature Preserve offered visitors the idyllic summer day with their “Music on the Farm” event on Sunday. Guests partook in hot dogs, hamburgers, ice…