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Hi, all. How was your weekend? The staff of GMB went to Christmas parties and some flew away for a short vacation. Details to follow….
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Legislative schedule Dec. 5-9
Monday, Dec. 5 Appropriations and Finance, Revenue and Bonding Joint Meeting re OFA and OPM Fiscal Accountability Reports, 9 a.m., broadcast on the CGA Appropriations…
A Christmas disaster examined
I am sure all of you have favorite Christmas songs on your playlist, but my purpose here today is discussing–not a favorite–but possibly the dumbest…
Bristol Democratic Town Committee elects new leadership
The Bristol Democratic Town Committee recently issued the following press release. The Bristol Democratic Town Committee announced they have elected a new Chairperson and First-Vice Chairperson to…
Bristol holiday lighting contest shines around the city
By Laura Bailey Bristol residents are preparing to light up the December nights with their festive outdoor displays for the annual holiday lighting contest. “It’s…
Craft fair holiday season kicks off at St. Gregory CCD Center
By Rit Carter The holiday shopping season unofficially kicked off last Saturday in Bristol with the annual St. Gregory Craft Fair at the CCD Center…
Bristol homes showcase festive displays on National Christmas Lights Day
National Christmas Lights Day is celebrated this year on Dec. 1, and homes around Mum City are aglow with festive displays. All TBE readers, supporters…
Chanukah begins Dec. 18
Editor’s note: While most of us, whether we are religious nor not, celebrate the holiday of Christmas on Dec. 25, our Jewish friends will be…
Bristol Sports Hall of Fame inducts eight Bristol greats; program available on Nutmeg TV
On Friday, Nov. 18, the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame inducted eight new members at the Doubletree Hotel in front of approximately 250 admirers. It…
Good morning, Bristol!
Hello everyone. Please be advised that today’s GMB is fortified with extra vitamins and minerals. Weather If you had 41° and sunny, then you’re the…
Bits and pieces
American Clock & Watch Museum presents gallery talk by noted author Mary Jane Dapkus, former museum curator and editor of the Timepiece Journal, will present a…
Donovan Clingan and the UCONN men’s basketball program win Phil Knight Invite on Sunday night as the center is named MVP
By Michael Letendre The University of Connecticut Men’s basketball program has absolutely started the season on fire, scooping eight wins in eight tries. Part of…
Holiday events calendar
Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 9-11 Santa’s Walking Wonderland, 5:30 p.m. thru 7:30 p.m., Indian Rock Dec. 2 and 3 Bristol Eastern High School Theater Arts…
‘Breakfast with Santa’ fundraiser hopes to make a young girl’s Christmas wish come true
By Laura Bailey Bristol residents are hosting a benefit this holiday season to make a special Christmas wish for 8-year-old Rylee Brooks come true. Rylee,…
Good morning, Bristol!
Welcome to Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. A one-of-a-kind day. Weather Partly sunny and 47. Today’s birthdays Russell Wilson Howie Mandel This date in history 1963:…
City meeting calendar, Nov. 28 – Dec. 4
Monday, Nov. 28 Planning Commission, 7p.m., Board of Ed. Auditorium Tuesday, Nov. 29 No meetings scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 30 Historic District Commission, 5 p.m., City…
The CIAC football playoff field is set; All divisions set to commence quarterfinal round play on Tuesday
By Michael Letendre The field is set for the CIAC football playoffs which commences this coming Tuesday from the home site of the higher seed….
Good morning, Bristol!
Hello Bristol, and welcome to Monday. Next week is finally here. Weather Today, 53 and partly sunny or partly cloudy, depending on your slant. Speaking…
Legislative calendar, Nov. 28-Dec. 1
Monday, Nov. 28 House Special Session, 12 p.m., broadcast on CT-N Senate Special Session, 12 p.m., broadcast on CT-N Commission on CT’s Development & Future:…
Is playoff expansion in scholastic football worth the elimination of Thanksgiving Day game in Connecticut?
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – In Bristol, we love our Thanksgiving Day football clash when the programs from Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern lock horns….