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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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…
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…