Events Calendar, Feb. 27-March 5
Monday, Feb. 27 Monthly Meeting of the Bristol Republican Town Committee. 7 p.m. at Lunas Banquet Facility. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Kern Park Public Engagement Workshop….
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Good morning, Bristol!
Hello, Bristol. It is Monday again. Unfortunately, it cannot be avoided even with medication. It will just go away on its own. Let’s begin. Weather…
Bristol Central girls basketball is entrenched in Class L playoff field, hitting the hardwood running as first round play commences Monday
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – Finally, it’s postseason time for the girls basketball squads in Connecticut and that means the program over at Bristol Central…
The St. Paul girls basketball program is riding a huge wave of momentum into the Class M playoffs
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – Very quickly, over a three-game stint in postseason play, the girls basketball team from St. Paul Catholic has absolutely caught…
Bristol Eastern girls hoops starts off its Class L state tournament trek with CCC jaunt against South Windsor on Monday
By Michael Letendre NEWINGTON – The Bristol Eastern girls basketball team is ready for its first round, Class L postseason challenge on Monday evening. The Lancers,…
Bristol Central boys basketball senior Julius Powell made a positive impact for the program despite injury setback
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – There’s absolutely no doubting that Bristol Central senior Julius Powell would have made a huge difference on the fortunes for the…
Senior Nate Fries helped the Bristol Eastern boys basketball program tally its first double-figure win total since the 2014-15 campaign
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – Like most of the public scholastic basketball programs in town, the Bristol Eastern boys team celebrated its lone senior before the…
What makes us more alike than different and a few podcasts that take up a similar theme
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have been making plans for a grandchild’s birthday party later in the day. It’s one…
Covid 19 booster shots to be offered at Wheeler Family Health and Wellness Center on Wednesdays in March
Wheeler Health issued the following announcement on Feb. 23: COVID-19 booster shot clinics will be offered to the public at Wheeler’s five Family Health &…
School Choice On-Time Application deadline is Tuesday, February 28
The following is a press release from the Connecticut State Department of Education’s Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) (HARTFORD, CT) – Connecticut families with students…
Carousel Museum hosts adult board game night
The New England Carousel Museum hosted its inaugural adult board game night, featuring conversation, dancing, and live music from the Al Fenton Big Band. Attendees enjoyed classic and modern games while the band provided a lively atmosphere with jazz renditions. The event highlighted the museum’s commitment to social engagement and flexibility.
St. Paul girls capture NVL Tournament title with 51-47 victory over Holy Cross
When St. Paul defeated Holy Cross in NVL action about a month ago, it was the first defeat for Holy Cross in the league in…
Good morning, Bristol!
Here it is, Friday again. First and 10, let’s bust a play here. Weather A mix of clouds and sun. Windy. Gusts up to 40….
Jeffrey Browning, 56
Jeffrey N. Browning, 56, of New Britain, died on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at home. Jeff was born in Bristol on Sept. 29, 1966, and was…
Bristol Zoning Commission unanimously approves site plan and parking for Centre Square Village
By Laura Bailey The Bristol Zoning Commission unanimously approved three applications from Carrier Construction Inc. on Wednesday night for the building of the Centre Square…
Gov. Lamont visits Bristol for announcement that FORGE is establishing operations in Connecticut, offering free support to local startups in manufacturing
By Jack Krampitz Gov. Ned Lamont, visiting Bristol on Wednesday to announce a new manufacturing initiative for startups, recalled the state’s renowned history and said…
Palma Morin, 100
Palma (Papapietro) Morin, 100, of Bristol, widow of George A. Morin, Sr., passed away in her sleep on Sunday, Feb. 19, at Ingraham Manor. Palma was…
Good morning, Bristol!
Hello, Bristol. Yeah, we know, big whoops, it’s Thursday. Let’s do what we can with what we’ve got. Weather Drizzle and turning icy. Yuck. This…
Dante DePass hits game winner as Bristol Eastern JV boys hoop flips Bristol Central, 42-41
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – What would rivalry night be without a down to the wire showdown between the Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern boys JV…
Bristol Central boys hoop dashes rival Bristol Eastern by seven points on Monday night
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – Bristol Central boys basketball standout Jayeson VanBeveren has put together some impressive efforts over the years from the court at Bristol…