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…
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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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Driving up Oakland Street and turning onto Woodland, I could not help but stop and chat with these guys enjoying their lunch on the shaded side of the house. It…
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…
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,…
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…
By Rit Carter It is Wednesday night, 7:31 p.m., and near the main terminal at Robertson Airport, I just unlatched the handle to Gate 2 and began a routine walk…