St. Joseph Church lights up blue
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Peak fall foliage brings stunning color to Birge Pond
By Laura Bailey Peak fall foliage has arrived in Bristol, bathing our city in warm hues of gold, orange and red. In a neighborhood with rows of single-story brick houses,…
Hundreds gather at vigil for fallen Officers Alex Hamzy and Sgt. Dustin Demonte
By Laura Bailey Community members lined the sidewalks of North Main Street to pay their respects for Bristol Police Officers Alex Hamzy and Dustin Demonte on Friday night. “Sgt. Demonte…
Bristol mourns
Bristol mourns
Annual AIDS vigil held on Federal Hill Green Thursday
Members of the Bristol Eastern High School Madigals (r) and Bristol Health Chaplain Rev. Karen Hale at the annual AIDS vigil on Federal Hill Green Thursday. | Photos provided by…
Where to see fall foliage this week in Bristol
By Laura Bailey With last Friday’s equinox, autumn has astronomically and meteorologically arrived in Bristol. Sugar maples are showing large bursts of bright orange and yellow leaves throughout their branches,…
Lake Compounce debuts ‘Phantom Fall Fest’ this weekend
By Laura Bailey Playful days and spooky nights are coming to Bristol as Lake Compounce debuts an all-new Halloween season. Beginning this weekend, “Phantom Fall Fest” will offer a family…
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…
Mum Festival well underway at the boulevard
The 2022 Mum Festival is underway at Memorial Boulevard and The Bristol Edition is well represented both as one of this year’s Bronze Sponsors of the festival and with a…
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…
Bristol Historical Society to host Mum Festival Photo Contest
The Bristol Historical Society is holding their Mum Festival Photo Contest this weekend. The details of the contest are included in their announcement below: Mum FestivalPhoto Contest!BHS MUM FESTIVALPhotography Contest Sept….
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…