Benedict Carmen Vetrano Jr., 82
Benedict Carmen Vetrano, Jr., 82, of Bristol, died on Friday, July 29. Ben was born April 29, 1940, in Bristol and was the only child…
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Alice M. Ricker, 94
Alice M. (Duchaine) Ricker, 94, of Farmington, died on Thursday, July 28, at Farmington Station. Alice was born in Bristol on Feb. 29, 1928, and…
Elaine Helen Pappas, 60
Elaine Helen Pappas, 60, of Bristol, born on Sept. 1, 1961, departed her earthly home on July 28 wrapped in the arms of her loving…
The 3rd annual Community Conversation for diversity, equality and inclusion tries something different
By David Fortier The Third Annual Community Conversation will be a little different than previous conversations, focusing on a specific theme rather than rotating between…
‘Making Bristol Better’ offers children the opportunity to adopt a reading buddy
The School Readiness Council and Bristol Early Childhood Alliance have had a busy summer “Making Bristol Better.” Volunteers from the community organization have been finding…
Free mail delivery arrives 125 years ago
150 Years Ago – June 1872 During the thunderstorm last week lightning struck an apple tree near the house of Austin Curtis somewhat injuring a…
Diversity Council attendees express concerns about flyers that were recently distributed in town
By Anna Bedell The recent leaflet drop of white supremacist propaganda in the city was among the topics raised at the Bristol Diversity Council’s first…
Bristol Blues players have success at recent NECBL All-Star game but fall to Danbury on Tuesday
By Michael Letendre The Bristol Blues started the final week of the regular season with a tough in-state loss to the Danbury Westerners, dropping a…
Connecticut American Legion Baseball playoffs to conclude this weekend as Waterford and Danbury look to lock up a state championship
By Michael Letendre The final two teams are set for the Connecticut 19U American Legion Baseball state championship this weekend. And in a best of…
Council rejects expanding membership from charter commission draft, meets for further action tomorrow
By David Fortier There will be a special joint meeting of the Bristol City Council and the Charter Revision Commission tomorrow, Thursday, July 28, in…
‘Music on the Farm’ returns to Indian Rock Nature Preserve
By Laura Bailey The Indian Rock Nature Preserve will host their fifth annual “Music on the Farm” concert Sunday. The event will feature live musical…
Vanessa Pannuto, 45
Vanessa (Tomlin) Pannuto, 45, beloved wife of David G. Pannuto, died on Saturday, July 23, at John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington due to complications from Covid….
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City Hall East reopens after air quality testing over the weekend and Monday City Hall East, located at the former Webster Bank on the corner…
Month-long program at the library mentors women with disabilities in self-confidence, personal growth
By Anna Bedell A summer mentorship workshop for women with disabilities began last Wednesday evening at the Bristol Public Library. The topic for the first…
Final hearing on charter revision recommendations set Tuesday, prior to special city council meeting to vote on recommendations along with ‘Moving To Work’ proposal
The final public hearing on Charter Revision Commission recommendations for this year’s ballot in November will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, Jul 26, at 7 p.m….
New Diversity Council chair to lead first meeting Tuesday evening
By Anna Bedell The Diversity Council has a new chair. Jaymie Bianca will be leading her first meeting this week on Tuesday, July 26. Bianca,…
Conspiracy land boundaries continue to expand
By Rit Carter On Sept. 24, 1964, The President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy (The Warren Commission) presented its 888-page final report to…
Bristol Public Library Children’s Department provides creative space for summer fun and learning
By Laura Bailey When Valerie Toner became Supervisor of Children’s Services at the Bristol public library, she began to transform the children’s department into a…
Once again, towns other than Bristol are enjoying all-weather softball fields. Why aren’t we?
By Michael Letendre WATERFORD — I’m not trying to beat a dead horse here in TBE, but I’ve been on the hunt to see how…
The Bristol Blues continue to roll through the 2022 NECBL regular season
By Michael Letendre The campaign for the Bristol Blues has been on the money this year as the squad boasts the second best record in…