Bristol Mourning
Activity in the city of Bristol basically came to a stop on Friday as everyone focused on the funeral of our two fallen heroes, Lieutenant…
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The Lake’s ‘Phantom Fall Fest’ receives high marks all around
By Evan Ruszczyk It is October and with Halloween fast approaching, we are smack in the middle of what many people call Spooky Season. Lake…
Bristol Central football has a tall task against undefeated Maloney on Saturday morning
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – This Saturday starts the second half of the campaign for the Bristol Central football program. And over the years, the…
Eastern volleyball loses to Conard Wednesday night, 3-1
Bristol Eastern knew they were in for a tough night Wednesday when Conard, rated number four in the state, invaded the Lancer gym. The Lancers…
Doreen Checovetes, 87
Doreen (Kawiecki) Checovetes, 87, of Bristol, widow of Joseph S. “Buddy” Checovetes, died on Monday, Oct. 17, at Bristol Hospital. Doreen was born in Bristol on…
BE boys soccer takes Middletown to the limit, falling in the final minute on Tuesday
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – The boys soccer program over at Bristol Eastern just fell short in its CCC South confrontation against Middletown on Tuesday…
Central’s Frankie Porrini wins the CCC South race from Wickham Park in Manchester on Thursday; Eastern makes gains as well
By Michael Letendre MANCHESTER – In what is seemingly a yearly occurrence, the boys cross country squad from Bristol Central is once again the CCC…
BC & BE girls cross country teams perform well at the CCC’s at Wickham Park on Tuesday
By Michael Letendre MANCHESTER – Both the Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern girls cross country teams took part of the CCC Championships at Wickham Park…
Eastern football knocking on the door of its first victory; battles Lewis Mills in special edition of Thursday Night Lights
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – The road trip of doom is finally over for the Bristol Eastern football program. The four teams the Lancers…
Bristol mourns
Bristol Police Department announces posthumous promotions for Sgt. Dustin Demonte and Officer Alex Hamzy
By Laura Bailey The Bristol Connecticut Police Department announced the posthumous promotions of Sgt. Dustin Demonte and Officer Alex Hamzy in a press release on…
Hubbell students, staff show support for Bristol Police
By Laura Bailey The students and staff at Ellen P. Hubbell Elementary School are showing their support for the Bristol Police Department by making cards…
Platt deals Bristol Eastern volleyball a four set defeat Monday night
Bristol Eastern travelled to Meriden for a volleyball match with Platt Monday evening, and they returned home with their fourth loss of the season. The…
Bits and pieces
Fallen Burlington volunteer firefighter and Bristol resident Colin McFadden recognized nationally The late Colin McFadden, Bristol resident and volunteer with the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department,…
Peak fall foliage brings stunning color to Birge Pond
By Laura Bailey Peak fall foliage has arrived in Bristol, bathing our city in warm hues of gold, orange and red. In a neighborhood with…
Inspector General provides body cam footage of fatal shooting
The Office of the Inspector General for the State of Connecticut in cooperation with several other state offices investigating Wednesday night’s fatal shooting of two…
BE cross country looks to make a big splash at the annual CCC championships today from Wickham Park
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – After an impressive showing at the annual Bristol city series cross country event on Saturday from St. Paul Catholic, both…
Frankie Porrini and the BCHS boys and girls cross country squads start the postseason today at the CCC Championships in Manchester
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – The postseason has arrived for cross country and that means both the boys and girls programs at Bristol Central and…
Good morning, Bristol!
Welcome to Tuesday, the Thor Heyerdahl of the work week. Today’s weather Leftover showers from yesterday will linger in the a.m. Supposedly, according to the…
Bristol Public Schools to close Friday in observance of funeral services for Sgt. Demonte and Officer Hamzy
Bristol public schools announced that they will be closing Friday, Oct. 21, in observance of the joint funeral services being held for Sgt. Dustin Demonte…