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,…
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Dedication of POW/MIA monument on Boulevard to be highlight of Bristol Memorial Day events on Monday
Correction: The original article had the procession being held on Sunday, May 26. The procession and dedication are both on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. The Forestville Memorial Day Parade…
Volunteers to replace flags at St. Joseph Cemetery
Veterans and volunteers will be replacing American flags on the graves of veterans beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 25, according to American Legion Post 2 historian the Neal Supranovich….
Forestville Memorial Day Parade road closures announced
The Forestville Memorial Day Parade is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 26. Beginning Friday, May 24, temporary “No Parking” signs will be posted on both sides of Washington…
Police Dept. announces traffic closures for Memorial Day Procession on the Boulevard
As usual, Veterans Memorial Boulevard and Park will be closed for the entire Memorial Day holiday weekend, beginning at 7 p.m. this evening Friday, May 24, however, Monday’s Memorial Day…
Bristol Eastern Empowered Club hosts their first ever speakers panel
By Emma Stavens Mentors and trailblazers can come in all shapes and sizes. On Tuesday night at Bristol Eastern High School, both were on display as the BE Empowered Club…
Bristol Historical Society to host May gaming club gathering this Saturday
The May Gaming Club Meeting will be held Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bristol Historical Society. All ages are welcome. The event is free…
Wheeler announces 9th golf classic, seeks players, sponsors and donors; Lake Compounce water park opens for the season
Wheeler sets date for 39th Annual Golf Classic Wheeler’s 39th Annual Golf Classic will take place at The Country Club of Farmington on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Registration is open, and sponsors,…
Public invited to West End meeting at Public Library Thursday evening
The West End Association will hold a public meeting this week on Thursday, May 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library. The meeting agenda will include…
Community Tag Sale to benefit Agape House sees large turnout
Hundreds filled the parking lot at Rockwell Park on Sunday for a Community Tag Sale to benefit Agape House. “We wanted to do something that would benefit as many people…
Sunday’s ‘Community Tag Sale’ at Rockwell, arranged by parents of Bristol students, to benefit Agape House
A Community Tag Sale, benefitting Agape House will be held Sunday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rockwell Park. “As a group, we wanted to create a…
Rockin’ Out at Rockwell Summer Concerts lineup set
The Rockin’ Out at Rockwell Park Summer Concert Series line up has been announced by Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services. The free weekly concerts, held on Tuesday nights…
Bristol Veterans Council goes on record, they do not want to see geese eradicated
By David Fortier The Bristol Veterans Council wants to set the record straight. They did not raise the issue of eradicating the geese from Memorial Boulevard; the issue was brought…
Mid-week roundup has flags at half-staff today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, Lake Compounce’s Boulder Dash gets new look and some new track
Gov. Lamont directs flags to half-staff today for Peace Officers Memorial Day U.S. and state flags in Connecticut will be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset today, Wednesday, May…
Tonight’s exhibition game between Shock, Greeners to raise funds once again for families of fallen heroes
The annual Bristol Twilight Interleague Charity Exhibition game at Muzzy Field featuring the Bristol Shock of the Connecticut Twilight League (CTL) and the Bristol Greeners of the Greater Hartford Twilight…
National Prevention Week raises awareness of mental health, substance use disorders
“A Celebration of Possibility” is the theme National Prevention Week (NPW) 2024, to be held May 12 – 18, with events statewide including a special observance at the Connecticut Science…
Israeli-Gazan situation affects local Bristol people, congregations, from different perspectives
Haneen Alkabasi can be reached at alkabasih@my.ccsu.edu
Wheeler Health earns ‘LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader’ designation
Wheeler Health is the only community health center in Connecticut to receive designation as an “LLGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader,” it was announced yesterday in a release from Wheeler. The designation…
Spring Fair at Barnes Nature Center Saturday, Salute Dinner at Elks this evening
Bristol Veterans Council and Veterans Strong to host Salute Dinner tonight at Elks Lodge The 13th annual Salute dinner, hosted by the Bristol Veterans Council and Veterans Strong, will be…
Chorale’s Sunday performance will be last one for Theriault before he retires
Director Rich Theriault will be leading the Bristol Chorale for the last time as he will be retiring after Sunday’s performance of “Americana … Jazz & Broadway at the Rockwell…