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Bristol Historical Society starts daily post ‘Bristol Day by Day’ The Bristol Historical Society has started posting “In Retrospect: Bristol Day By Day,” featuring moments…
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Page Park renovations will continue over four phases to totally revitalize one of the city’s ‘gems’
In the last week’s TBE, we covered the additions and renovations to the Bristol parks throughout the city. Today we will talk about the changes…
Bristol Central girls basketball wins the first crosstown battle of the year, defeating rival Bristol Eastern by 42-38 final on Monday evening
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – It’s been quite some time since Bristol enjoyed a little parity between the Central and Eastern girls basketball programs. On…
Rockwell Theater at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School rental fees set, Parks System posts position for events manager
By David Fortier The Board of Education recently set its fee schedule for renting the newly renovated and renamed Rockwell Theater at the Bristol Arts…
Good morning, Bristol!
Hola, Bristol. In the words of our friend, Steve, “Donde esta Casa de Pepe?” Yes, it is one of those days at the GMB. Buckle…
Irene Barcekowski, 94
Irene Barcekowski, age 94, beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, at Bradley Memorial Hospital in Connecticut. Irene was born on…
Bristol Eastern head coach Tony Floyd goes for win No. 600 as Bristol Central invades the Thomas M. Monahan Gymnasium on Monday evening
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – Has there been a bigger game between the Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern girls basketball programs in recent memory? The…
Bristol Music Monday
In the spring of 1965, a young session musician named Jeff Beck stepped into the role of lead guitar player for the Yardbirds and revolutionized…
Events calendar Jan. 16-22
By Anna Bedell Monday, Jan. 16 Annual Bristol Chapter NAACP Scholarship Breakfast, Bristol Eastern High School, 8 a.m. Adults: $20, 10 & under, $10. Keynote–Danisha…
Good morning, Bristol!
Hi there, Bristol. Looooooking good for a Monday. Let us begin. Weather 37 and cloudy. Bor-ing! How far to go? Only 349 days remain in…
Bristol Boys Swimming Co-Op spins crew from Enfield on Friday, squaring up 97-83 win
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – After a 10 point loss to Hall of West Hartford to open the season on January 3, the Bristol boys…
Bristol Central wrestling moved to 8-1 with lopsided victory at Middletown on Wednesday
By Michael Letendre MIDDLETOWN – The Bristol Central wrestling program continues to buzz right through the 2022-23 season and this past Wednesday night, another team…
Bristol Eastern wrestling just off the mark in tough 42-36 loss to Maloney on Wednesday
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – This past Wednesday, the Bristol Eastern wrestling team nearly earned its first CCC South victory of the campaign but just…
Torrington builds 10-pt. lead through three quarters, holds on to beat St. Paul girls, 51-47
The St. Paul girls travelled to Torrington Friday night, and the Red Raiders stifled the Falcons’ offense for three quarters of the game, leading 37-27…
Despite a view to the contrary, Bristol Eastern’s Taigan Parent is a 3-pointer shooter as her seven trifectas helped the Lancers to a huge 65-37 victory over Platt on Thursday
By Michael Letendre MERIDEN – Bristol Eastern sharpshooting stud Taigan Parent recently said she wants to be known for being more than just a three-point…
Bristol Eastern boys hoop bumps into roadblock against Platt, falling by 23 points against the Panthers in CCC South bout on Thursday
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – Eventually, the Bristol Eastern boys basketball team was going to have to compete against one of the giants of the…
Joseph J. Fedor Jr., 87
Joseph J. Fedor Jr, 87, of Bristol passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Pines in Bristol. Known simply as Joe,…
Bristol police release name of yesterday’s police car-jacking suspect
On Thursday shortly after noon, Bristol police were assisting Farmington police o a car-jacking case. During the investigation, the suspect stole a police car, shots…
Good morning, Bristol!
Hello, Bristol. It’s Friday, but it doesn’t seem like it. Even the calendar is going, huh? Weather AM rain, temps in the 40s. Toothpaste It…
Roland D. Richard, 90
Roland D. Richard, “Rol, Rolo, Rollie, Racy, Dad O’ Dad,” of Bristol, Conn., and recent resident of Burlington, Mass., died on Jan. 11, at 90…