Gloria Lucia Hyland, 97
Gloria Lucia Hyland, 97, of Bristol, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 22. She was born on Oct. 14, 1925, in Waterbury, daughter of the late…
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New youth and family services coordinator at BPRYCS, reevaluation inspections to be begin Sept. 1, Bysiewicz to lead veterans ceremonies today
Malone to begin youth and family services role with Bristol Parks system Bristol resident Ashante Malone has been hired as youth and family coordinator for…
Good morning, Bristol!
Monday is in the books and Tuesday is now on the clock. Calibrate, Bristol. Weather More of the same. Pothole Patrol The PHP unexpectedly ran…
Patricia Ann (Duperry) Bayer, 83
Patricia Ann (Duperry) Bayer, 83, formerly of Bristol, peacefully exhaled her final breath on Aug. 16 after one week of hospice care in Palm Coast,…
Van Gorder defends herself against critics
By Rit Carter Jennifer Van Gorder, the embattled Republican nominee for the Bristol Board of Education (BOE) in this November’s election, broke her silence last…
Good morning, Bristol!
Alright, alright, alright. We all survived the weekend. Welcome to Monday, Bristol. Let’s do this! Weather 80s with sun plus some clouds for good measure….
Sales tax-free week starts Sunday
Connecticut began its Sales Tax-Free Week Sunday, the governor’s office announced last week. The sales tax-free week will end Saturday, Aug. 26. During this one-week…
A wonderful day for a wonderful event, some old writers reread and a podcast rerun to shed light on now
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, another Rockwell Summer Festival will have come and gone. Kudos to the West End Association and their partners for…
Senior citizen battles A.I. Guess who comes out on top?
By Jack Krampitz A few weeks ago, a senior citizen that I know very well had a mishap with his Internet connection. Actually, the problem…
Rockwell Park Summer Festival features record number of vendors, expanded KidZone, wide variety of food offerings and 12 bands at two venues
The organizers of the 2023 Rockwell Summer Festival encourage people to “Come hungry” to this year’s event, this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,…
Bristol Public Library unveils new cafe
Library staff, friends, volunteers and community members gathered at the Bristol Public Library on Thursday to celebrate the opening of the Library Café. “I’m excited,”…
Good morning, Bristol!
Sound the alarm, it’s Friday! Weather Showers and storms early. Sunshine behind it and then pop-up showers later. It’s all because of me Not only…
Peace march draws longtime activists and newcomers
By David Fortier Sunday’s March for Peace drew almost 50 people to the Federal Hill Green for the 1.2-mile walk to Birge Pond where there…
Good morning, Bristol!
Dear Bristol: Welcome to Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. You only get one shot at it, so make it count and enjoy! Weather More clouds than…
Program to honor Vietnam veterans, annual ‘Back to School Pencil Hunt” set, family camp registration open
Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz to lead ceremonies for veterans Two ceremonies on Wednesday, Aug. 23, one at 10 a.m. and another at 2 p.m., will honor…
Marguerite M. Elliott, 90
Marguerite M. Elliott, 90, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 13. She was born on July 31, 1933, in Bristol, daughter of the late…
Councilor Panioto reflects on first year in office
By Rit Carter and Laura Bailey On election night 2021, Bristol’s Republican candidates, supporters and well-wishers gathered in a local banquet room and awaited the…
Good morning, Bristol!
Welcome to Tuesday, Bristol. It will be here all day, so get used to it. Weather Scattered thunderstorms, high 70s. The Pothole Patrol rides again…
Bristol Scoops Ice Cream Store has successful opening
By Laura Bailey Bristol Scoops opened their doors to the public on Friday to a large crowd eager to delight in delectable frozen treats. “It’s…
Parents group requests meeting with mayor, board of education chair this evening
A staff report TBE reports on public comments at last Tuesday’s city council meeting about a controversial choice of a Republican candidate for the school…