‘Celebrate Bristol 2025’ calendars available at Wheeler
Calendars for 2025 with images from a city-wide photo contest this summer are available for free while supplies last at Wheeler’s Family Health & Wellness Center at One Hope Street,…
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Pet of the week
Pepper is a purebred Havanese dog with a sweet personality. She traveled over 3,000 miles as a puppy when her family adopted her from Germany. The sweet natured girl currently…
Bristol pet photo of the week
Mookie is an energetic girl! The young labradoodle was named after Mookie Betts by her parents who love the Red Sox. If you would like your pet’s photo featured, please…
2nd Annual 5K Color Dash brings together hundreds for a fun run and block party
The 2nd Annual 5K Color Dash Run/Walk brought hundreds of runners, walkers and volunteers downtown Saturday, with a finish line that filled West Street with rainbow hues and clouds of…
Black bear raids trash can in Federal Hill neighborhood
A quiet morning in Bristol’s Federal Hill neighborhood was abruptly disrupted when an American black bear made an unexpected visit to a local yard. The bear’s uninvited appearance, while not…
Bear crossing
This bear was photographed crossing Queen Street just below the intersection with Blakeslee Street today, Sunday, Aug. 11. Editor’s note: The photographer was incorrectly identified in the original post. In…
Here now and gone tomorrow — a photo essay
The fragile bounty of Federal Hill’s rhododendrons Photos by Laura Bailey and text by David Fortier By the time this gets posted, on Tuesday, June 4, most of the blossoms…
Bristol Auto Club holds special event
The 2024 Cruise Nights, run by the Bristol Auto Club, are held the first and third Saturday nights, through Oct. 5, from 3 to 7 p.m. There are no rain…
Photo essay: Forestville Memorial Day Parade
The Forestville Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 26, began with ceremonies at Quinlan Memorial Park in Forestville Center. The parade then began from the park, continued up Church Avenue,…
Carousel Museum to hold global photo contest
By Laura Bailey The Carousel Museum is inviting carousel enthusiasts and photographers from around the world to showcase their creativity and passion for carousel art with the launch of its first-ever…
First day of the 2023-24 Bristol Public School year
Young scholars throughout the city of Bristol conversed at their school bus stops this morning, showing off their new backpacks and excitedly discussing what memories will be made in the…
Photo of the Week
Fallen heroes honored on Blues opening night The memories of Lt. Dustin Demonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy were honored in a pregame ceremony on Muzzy Field during the Bristol Blues…
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,…
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…
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…
Holiday Pictures, Day 11
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Snow falling on St. Joseph Church in Federal Hill. | Laura Bailey
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