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Calling all cars. We have a Thursday in progress. Weather Partly sunny and 38 lip-smacking degrees. Birthdays of people who don’t know you exist Megan Thee Stallion, Jane Seymour, Matt…
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Mid-week Roundup: ‘Animaniacs’ at The Rockwell Theater, blood drive sponsored by American Legion Post 209 and first of two BBCG programs
Downtown Live presents “Animaniacs: In Concert” this Saturday evening “Animaniacs: In Concert,” based on the animated Warner Bros series, will be the next Downtown Live performance at The Rockwell Theater,…
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Welcome to Tuesday. How many fingers are we holding up? Weather The word on the street us 4-8 inches of snow. Oh, joy. The show must go on As of…
Good morning, Bristol!
It’s Monday. Battle stations! Weather Sun with clouds thrown in for effect, high of 47. Word Cemetery Archiloquy n 1600s – first part of a speech Used in a sentence…
Birthday party requires a ticket, I am informed; city meetings and some reading and listening
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have finished a long but pleasant week. Each of us had grandchild duty two times each, along with dog sitting…
Bluebirds to new streets–renaming a few, too — and a couple of calls to friends, in person and over the phone
By Bob Montgomery The O’Keefes I stopped by last week to visit with Bernie and Jean Sue O’ Keefe, and learned a little more about this former teacher and coach….
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Now batting #6, Friday. Weather Partly cloudy and 53. No, the GMB is not smoking something funny. Homer, the Poet “It is the bold man who every time does his…
Good morning, Bristol!
Welcome to Thursday. Ten-hut! Weather Write this down: 48 and sunny. Today’s birthdays of three people you do not know John Williams, Cecily Strong, Alonzo Mourning. Weird facts The left…
Mid-week roundup includes BBGC events for February, POW/MIA monument fundraiser, NAACP program
Two events sponsored by the Bristol Boys and Girls Club to be held this month. The Bristol Boys and Girls Club is sponsoring two events this month. A “Sweetheart Dance,…
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Welcome to Tuesday. Keep your hands inside while we are moving. Weather 30s and partly cloudy. We are not kidding. On the agenda In the words of Huckleberry Hound, “Wal,…
Good morning, Bristol!
Monday, made fresh! Weather What follows is not a typo. Sunny and 44. Seriously. Word Cemetery Jobler, n (1600s) one who does small jobs. Super Bowl Trivia Week — today…
Predictions for an early spring, well, at least, the sun has come out; city meetings, reading, listening
David Fortier reflects on a busy week featuring a visit to Hartford Stage’s “Simona’s Search,” addressing trauma’s impact on children. He shares local event schedules, discusses engaging readings, and highlights the growth of The Bristol Edition, a nonprofit journalism project. The publication transitions to a membership model for accessing articles.
Some memories of a special person, shout out to MeH and on another note — something personal
By Bob Montgomery I thought that I’d comment on the late Bristol Police Sgt. Alex A. Hamzy, who was killed on Oct. 22, 2022, after responding to a residence with…
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Welcome to Friday. Please stand clear of the doors. Weather Hard to believe, but at some point, the sun will appear in the sky today. It’s only breaks of sunlight…
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You need to be this tall to read today’s GmB. Weather 43 and cloudy. What a surprise. February made me shiver Welcome to February, enjoy your stay. Snow to the…
Mid-week roundup
Scanlon explains new prescription card to seniors as guest of local legislators Comptroller of the State Sean Scanlon addressed an audience of 35 last week at the Bristol Senior Center,…
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Welcome to Tuesday. The cabin crew will be coming around shortly to offer you a snack and a beverage. Weather 41 and partly cloudy. Don’t giggle, we’re serious. Whack Job…
Good morning, Bristol!
Welcome to Monday. Try the all you can eat buffet. Weather Oh, look, 39 and cloudy. Word Cemetery gnathonize: v to flatter circa 1619. Paging Mr. Fix It Dear XM…
And they do grow up, Finance Board funding approvals for a new school and firehouse and reading and listening
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, one of our kids will have celebrated birthday No. 37–a big day, spent hanging out with the kids at home. Sounds kind of nice….
Nicknames of sons of sons, along with that lowest sea level elevation within the borders of Bristol
By Bob Montgomery Joe Kapp from Bristol This past Wednesday marks the first anniversary of the death of a local and national hero. Joseph Robert Kapacziewski (1982-2023), a.k.a., Joe Kap…