So much can change in one week–memories of Nana
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the family will be dealing with an unforeseen but not necessarily unexpected event—Nana, my mom, a grandmother, a great grandmother, a sister, an aunt,…
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Thursday, May 25, and the week is almost over. Thursday’s Weather Sunny and cooler with highs in the upper 60’s and winds from the north at 10-15 m.p.h., with gusts…
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Raise your hand if this describes you. “It’s only Tuesday and I am already 95% done with this week.” ~ Anonymous Tuesday weather Another nice day. Mostly sunny, highs in the…
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Here we go. Another week begins. Does anyone know the answer to Friday’s trivia question. We gotcha! There was no trivia question on Friday! You really need to pay closer…
Yard Goats on the schedule for today, and yardwork and composting through the month and longer
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, we will have set out for Hartford and Dunkin Donuts Park and a Hartford Yard Goats game with the family—yup, grandkids in tow. One…
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Is it Friday already? That can’t be possible. Friday weather Another great day, with sunny skies and highs in the upper 60’s. It will be windy again coming from the…
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Welcome to Tuesday, Bristol. Weather Sunny and warm. The high could reach 80 today. Windy with gusts up to 25 m.p.h. Things to do today There is the joint meeting…
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All hands on deck, it’s Friday. Weather High 80s and sunny. Seriously. Listen to the music Thursday, the GMB staff was grooving on, “Stuck in the Middle with You” by…
A walk for the soul: Pigeon Hill lives up to the hype
By Rit Carter Since the inception of The Bristol Edition, I’ve been fortunate to go on some interesting writing adventures. I’ve driven to Paterson, N.J., and the Taconic Mountains in…
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Whatever happens today, Thursday, it is on you. Weather Plenty of sun for everyone with a high in the upper 70s. Yowza! Tic tock 54 shopping days to July 4….
Good morning, Bristol! May 9, 2023
Tuesday has arrived at our doorstep. Make plans. Weather 65 with sun and clouds. Pothole Patrol Sunday morning, the PHP engaged with this nonsense on Camp Street. Spring With spring,…
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Friday. Nuff said. Weather 58 with clouds. Boring. Pothole Patrol The Pothole Patrol rolled up on this doozy along Stonecrest Drive (off W. Washington near Sofia’s Pizzeria) and issued a…
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Thursday, you are on the books. Now don’t screw up. Weather 55, the chance of rain is 62 percent. Pothole Patrol Sunday afternoon, Lt Gworski of the PHP hit this…
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Welcome to Tuesday, Bristol. Alert the others. Weather Oh joy, more rain. Pothole Patrol During Sunday’s rain, Lt. Gworski of the PHP ID’d this series of potholes across from Dunkin…
Rainy days, bird song, a plug for Octavia Butler and a podcast that demands our attention
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, another rainy day is forecast. Rainy days aren’t so bad, even chilly ones like Saturday. Rainy days are days to get things done around…
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Hello, Bristol! Rise’n shine, it’s Thursday. Weather 60s, light rain. Yuck. For those making the trip to Lake Oswego, Ore., mid-70s, sunny, and pleasant. From the Desk of Archimedes of…
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Hello Bristol, and welcome to Tuesday. We are glad you could join us. Right this way! The washroom is on the left, while the coat room is to the right….
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It’s Monday, Bristol. Battle stations! This is not a drill, repeat, this is not a drill. Weather Low 60s with sun and clouds. April 24 April 24 is the 114th day…
2nd annual gala, grandkids texts, Hartford Stage again and listening
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have attended the second Bristol Boys and Girls Club gala, another terrific evening with a short program that put kids…
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Time to recharge. Oops, only Tuesday. Never mind. Weather Sunny, then ugly. Temps in the 50s. Pothole Patrol Lt. Gorski or the GMB Pothole Patrol identified this suspect at the…