Wheeler Health grand opening: Unveiling hope on Hope Street
By Jack Krampitz and David Fortier Hope, good neighbors and family were among the themes speakers turned to at the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Wheeler Health…
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Fundraiser at today’s Bristol Farmers Market raises funds for new animal control facility
Visitors to this Saturday’s Bristol Farmers Market will have a chance to support a new animal control facility by purchasing a t-shirt as part of the Bristol Animal Control fundraiser….
Bristol Auto Club ‘Cruise Night’ today at 10 Main St.
This month’s first Saturday 2024 Cruise Night presented by the Bristol Auto Club returns to 10 Main St. this afternoon, from 3 to 7 p.m. The Cruise Nights are free…
Friends Author Luncheon to feature Ann Napolitano, who penned ‘Hello Beautiful’ among other bestsellers
This year’s Bristol Public Library Friends Author Luncheon guest is Ann Napolitano, New York Times bestselling author, it was announced at this year’s author reveal earlier this month. “I believe…
Building trust is the first step in developing a positive relationship at the Bristol Boys and Girls Club
By Maria Caceres Knocking day after day in hopes to earn the trust of a mother to let her son join The Bristol Boys and Girls Club is what Jay…
Downtown Live seeks vendor for Rockwell Theater concession services
By Laura Bailey The Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services department is searching for a vendor to enhance patron experience at the Rockwell Theater by providing prepared foods and…
Bristol Farmers Market offers double SNAP/EBT benefits
By Laura Bailey Patrons of the Bristol Farmers Market now have the opportunity to stretch their food budgets further, thanks to a new initiative that doubles SNAP benefits at participating…
F.N. Manross Library features French culture, Wheeler photo contest deadline nears, fireworks at Lake Compounce
Manross program on French culture this Thursday Professional singer and storyteller Mary Jo Maichack will headline a program on French culture at F.N. Manross Library on Thursday, July 18, from…
Local group encourages residents to study up on draft permits granting Reworld, formerly Covanta, expanded operations
By David Fortier A local group has issued a news release urging Bristol residents and environmental groups to scrutinize several draft permits issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and…
Benefit concert for Brian’s Angels to be held at Bleachers
By Laura Bailey The soulful sounds of blues and rock are set to reverberate through Bleachers Bar once again as Brian’s Angels prepares to host its annual summer benefit concert,…
This evening’s coffee house at the library features ‘Over Easy,’ tickets available for Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, Bristol Historical Society program on Hartford circus fire this Thursday
Music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond featured at this evening’s Bristol Public Library coffee house Over Easy, with its classic rock favorites of the 50s, 60s and 70s,…
Reader submission: Volunteering for Foodshare at Congregational Church
By Sharon Bachand, Bristol Senior Center contributor I was a happy volunteer among many at the Foodshare mobile food distribution on June 28 at the First Congregational Church parking lot…
Students join U.S. military honored at Salute Dinner
Students from area high schools entering different branches of the U.S. Armed Forces were honored at the 14th Annual Salute Dinner in May at the Bristol Elks Lodge 1010. The…
Second Annual Family Fun Day draws hundreds to BAIMS
By Laura Bailey Families from across Bristol converged at the Open Field at BAIMS on Saturday for the Second Annual Family Fun Day, immersing themselves in a day filled with…
Annual Freedom Fund Banquet tickets available, Wheeler photo contest seeks submissions, Lake Compounce summer concerts set
NAACP’s Annual Freedom Fund Banquet to honor former Bristol police chief The West Hartford Chief of Police Vernon Reddick and recently retired Bristol Chief of Police Brian Gould will be…
New sculpture at Bristol Hospital graces entrance of emergency center, provides respite and a bit of whimsy
By David Fortier Drive down the entrance to the emergency room at Bristol Hospital. Look to the left, just behind the branches of the trees that line the drive and…
Over $334,000 awarded in scholarships from Main Street Community Foundation at annual reception
Students from Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott celebrated this year’s scholarship from Main Street Community Foundation at the annual MSCF Scholarship Reception earlier this month at the DoubleTree…
Second Annual Family Fun Day to be held at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School Saturday
By Laura Bailey Families across Bristol are gearing up for a day of festivities as the second annual Family Fun Day returns to the Open Field at BAIMS this Saturday. …
Connecticut Magazine’s ‘best of’ issue includes a bunch of Bristol establishments and one individual
Several Bristol establishments and one individual are among Connecticut’s best in the July of Connecticut Magazine. The Bristol Bazaar was listed as a finalist for the Best Gift or Specialty…
Local artist makes his own art and supports the effort of others
By Maria Caceres City Arts and Culture commissioner Nigel Wynter is passionate about his artwork and just as serious about encouraging others to try some form of art for themselves….