Library Coffee House features Big Deal Rock
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…
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‘Minerva dōmum vēnit’: Minerva has come home
By Rit Carter Following a 55-year absence, the 100-year-old replica statue of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom who once stood in the halls of Bristol High School on Memorial…
Meet Okee, Connecticut’s First Fire Peer Support Dog
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,…
Crocodile Club gathering draws over 200, plenty of laughs from Reiss
By David Fortier Dressed in his Bristol Eastern High School gray and blue, Simpsons writer and show runner Mike Reiss regaled pols, and tossed some sly jabs at members of…
Community Conversation in pictures
By Laura Bailey Good food and great conversation filled the grounds of beautiful Rockwell Park on Wednesday. Bristol community members braved the heat to discuss issues of inclusion, diversity and…
The New England Carousel Museum celebrates Harry Potter’s birthday
By Laura Bailey The New England Carousel Museum was transformed into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as fans of all ages came to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday. “We had…
Indian Rock Nature Preserve provides idyllic summer Sunday with ‘Music on the Farm’
By Laura Bailey The Indian Rock Nature Preserve offered visitors the idyllic summer day with their “Music on the Farm” event on Sunday. Guests partook in hot dogs, hamburgers, ice…
‘Making Bristol Better’ offers children the opportunity to adopt a reading buddy
The School Readiness Council and Bristol Early Childhood Alliance have had a busy summer “Making Bristol Better.” Volunteers from the community organization have been finding creative ways to encourage children…
‘Music on the Farm’ returns to Indian Rock Nature Preserve
By Laura Bailey The Indian Rock Nature Preserve will host their fifth annual “Music on the Farm” concert Sunday. The event will feature live musical acts, food trucks, craft beer…
Month-long program at the library mentors women with disabilities in self-confidence, personal growth
By Anna Bedell A summer mentorship workshop for women with disabilities began last Wednesday evening at the Bristol Public Library. The topic for the first workshop in a month-long program…