May Pokemon events just keep piling on!
By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion Hello Trainers! May just keeps getting better and better! It’s all about the Ultra Beast, and here is the latest to…
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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…
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…
Local high school sports for Monday, May 13
Going into the new week, the Bristol Central Rams boys baseball team is 13-3 overall and leading the Central Connecticut South Division at 4-1, just…
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…
Bristol Library opens doors for the homeless community
Haneen Alkabasi can be reached at alkabasih@my.ccsu.edu
Community members surprise Bristol teachers with tokens of gratitude for Teacher Appreciation Week
By Laura Bailey Teachers at Bristol Eastern High School and South Side Elementary School were surprised on Thursday morning to find messages of gratitude painted…
Upcoming library events Bristol Public Library and Manross Library
Haneen Alkabasi can be reached at alkabasih@my.ccsu.edu
With Fiesta del Norte Quartet event this evening, Bristol Public Library is the place to make friends
Haneen Alkabasi can be reached at alkabasih@my.ccsu.edu
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…
Former mayor Art Ward honored in ceremony on Saturday
Former mayor and veteran the late Art Ward was remembered in a ceremony for family and friends at Rockwell Park on Saturday morning, May 4….
Star Wars Day celebration draws hundreds to Rockwell Theater
By Laura Bailey Guests of all ages dressed as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Princess Leia and many classic favorites came from all over the country…
Bristol Sports Trivia Night, hosted by Bristol Sports Hall of Fame, this Wednesday at Bristol Historical Society
The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame will host a Bristol Sports Trivia event on Wednesday, May 8, at 7 p.m. at the Bristol Historical Society….
Lake Compounce Opening Sale ends today
Today. Sunday, May 5, is the last day to take advantage of discounts on tickets and passes for Lake Compounce as part of its Opening…
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…
Veterans honor contributors to restoration of World War I cannon on Memorial Boulevard
The Bristol Veterans Council acknowledged the contributions of two individuals who assisted with the restoration of the World War I cannon on Memorial Boulevard with…
St. Paul Catholic High School senior and STEM teacher earn honors at forum supporting women in technology
Brianna Wood, a high school senior, and Mary B. Clarke, a high school STEM teacher, both of St. Paul Catholic High School, were honored at…
Newly retracked Wildcat roller coaster at Lake Compounce captures old time magic
Editor’s note: Rather than a news report this report comes in the form of personal remembrance as well as facts gathered from responding to a…
Mid-week roundup — Wheeler mobile health center visits set, Prayer Day celebration May 2, Chorale spring program and Duck Race May 5, ‘Dinner on the Diamond’ seats available
National Day of Prayer to be celebrated at Good Shepherd May 2 A celebration of the National Day of Prayer with the Bristol Interfaith Coalition…
American Legion Post 209 holds 9th annual fishing derby at Rockwell
The American Legion Post 209 hosted its ninth Annual Youth Fishing Derby at Rockwell Park on April 28, coinciding with the city’s 73rd Perry J. Spinelli Fishing Derby. The event featured 300 stocked trout and various prizes, drawing families for a day of fishing enjoyment.