Jay Pennito, 61
Jay Pennito, 61, a lifelong resident of Bristol, Conn., passed away suddenly on Thursday, Aug. 18. Jay was born to Jack F. Pennito and Joan…
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American Clock & Watch Museum announces Mad Hatter’s Tea Party for Aug. 27
Join the fun at the American Clock & Watch Museum on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. for a children’s Mad Hatter’s tea…
Bristol crowns 2022 Pony League baseball champions
The City of Bristol Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services wrapped up the 2022 Pony League season last week. The Grizzlies defeated the…
Road repaving schedule is posted for the fall
The Bristol Public Works Department recently released the list of streets that are scheduled to be re-paved in the fall. Tilcon started milling operations on…
Summer Festival Returns to Rockwell Park
Photo essay by Laura Bailey Music drifted through the air as attendees delighted in food trucks, local vendors, face painting and games at the Rockwell…
Work needed on Bristol Eastern’s baseball field as coach to enter BSHOF
By Michael Letendre The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2022 on November 18 from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and…
Godbout steps down as girls soccer coach at Bristol Central; Malick in
By Michael Letendre On November 2 of this past year, the Bristol Central girls soccer team posted a tremendous 2-0 victory over rival Bristol Eastern…
Torreso chooses George Washington for softball
By Michael Letendre It was only a matter of time before Bristol Central softball pitching sensation Sophia Torreso was going to make a decision on…
Congrats to the West End Association for another successful Rockwell Park Festival
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have celebrated our 39th anniversary with dinner out at Pint & Plate on Saturday and…
Library Coffee House features Big Deal Rock
By Laura Bailey Groovy music, ice cream, flavored waters and raffle baskets were relished by fans of “Big Deal Rock” at the Bristol Public Library…
Miss Bristol gives back to her community, promotes mental health through ‘Wings for Wellness’
By Anna Bedell Our planned meeting place was at the J&M Bar and Restaurant in Wolcott. Arriving early, it was hard not to notice the…
David R. Archibald, 84
David R. Archibald, 84, of Bristol, beloved husband of Lynne (Stacey) Archibald, died on Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain….
‘Minerva dōmum vēnit’: Minerva has come home
By Rit Carter Following a 55-year absence, the 100-year-old replica statue of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom who once stood in the halls of…
Reynold Begin
Reynold Begin of Bristol, husband of Ginette (Lizotte) Begin and widower of Lise (Laprise) Begin, died on Saturday, Aug. 13, at home. Reynold was born…
Wheeler Health chooses construction management firm for Centre Square Project
Nears 80 Percent of Fundraising Goal Wheeler Health has announced that it has chosen a construction management firm for its planned 46,000-square foot community health…
Jewish Congregation to host Summer Picnic
Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation has announced it will host its annual community-wide summer picnic on Sunday, August 28th at Rec Park in Plantsville from noon…
Bits and Pieces
Rockwell Summer Festival is Saturday The Rockwell Summer Festival returns to Rockwell Park this Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The West…
Maria Rivera, 83
Maria I. Rivera, 83, of Bristol, widow of Raul S. Rivera, Sr., died on Saturday, Aug. 13, at home. Maria was born in Puerto Rico…
Meet Okee, Connecticut’s First Fire Peer Support Dog
By Laura Bailey With soulful brown eyes, a calm demeanor and the training to comfort those experiencing trauma, Okee the fire dog is on duty….
A Summer Day at Rockwell Park
By Laura Bailey Families having picnics, couples walking their dogs and children running through the splash pad were just a few of the quintessential summer…