It’s (well past) time for the city of Bristol to construct an all-weather facility for softball
By Michael Letendre Last week, TBE took a look at the conditions of our baseball and softball fields in town. From Bristol Central to Bristol…
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Bristol American Legion Baseball Notebook: Post 2’s Juniors program hanging around in the Zone 1 standings
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – The Bristol Junior American Legion baseball program is hanging in at 7-6 the season – winners of four of its…
The Bristol Blues continue to lead in the Western Division, winning a couple one-run games in the tenth inning this past week
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – The Bristol Blues of the New England Collegiate Baseball League continue to lead the Western Division while carrying the second…
CIAC Honored with National Award for Support of Athletic Trainers
The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference has been selected as the 2022 Dave Montgomery Advocacy Award recipient for its efforts in supporting student athletes and the…
Post 2 drops a tough 4-3 decision to Simsbury in a Zone 1 encounter from Muzzy Field on Thursday
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – A frustrating nine inning loss by the Bristol Senior American Legion baseball team to Simsbury on Thursday night saw Post…
Friday car crash on Rt. 6 results in death of one motorist, serious injuries to a second
At 9:00 p.m. on Friday, the Bristol Police Department reported that the serious motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 6 and Camp Street…
Serious auto accident closes Route 6 at the intersection with Camp Street
A serious auto accident closed a busy intersection in Bristol Friday morning. Police said the crash was reported around 9:40 a.m. at the intersection of…
Registrars start sending polling location changes July 1
The Registrars of Voters will begin mailing notifications to some residents whose polling place has changed as a result of redistricting. Redistricting takes place every…
Former Mayor Art Ward passes
Former Bristol city council member and three-term mayor Art Ward passed suddenly Wednesday evening. He was 75 years old. His death was announced by his…
Barlow Street closed for utility work
Barlow Street will be closed from Terryville Road (Rte 72) to Pequabuck Street today for utility construction but will be open to local traffic. Detours…
Women’s rights rally draws Bristol candidates
People mingle prior to the rally. (Photo by M. Sassu) People display their signs. (Photo by M. Sassu) Bristol candidates for State Representative and State…
Scott K. Simpson, 53
Scott K. Simpson, 53, of Bristol, died on Tuesday, June 28, at Bristol Hospital. Scott was born in Bristol on September 16, 1968, and was…
John J. Lovett, 84
John J. Lovett, 84, “Deacon Jack” of Southbury, a native of Brooklyn and Long Island, N.Y., devoted husband to Joan (Oswiecimski) Lovett for 61 years,…
Late rally just falls short for the Bristol Senior American Legion baseball team as West Hartford snares a 9-6 Zone 1 victory to stay perfect on the year
By Michael Letendre WEST HARTFORD — The Bristol Senior American Legion baseball squad nearly pulled off a Zone 1 miracle against West Hartford on Tuesday…
Bits and pieces
City announces July 4 closings City Hall and the Bristol Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. There…
Main Street Community Foundation awards 131 students $280,600 in scholarships
At its annual scholarship reception, The Main Street Community Foundation awarded a majority of its scholarships and thanked local donors for their contributions which make…
Bristol American Legion Baseball Notebook: Norris and Churchill combine for lethal one-two punch at the top of Post 2’s batting order
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – The Bristol Senior American Legion baseball squad is suddenly on a hot streak – winning four straight games as the…
Bristol American Legion Baseball Notebook: CT releases Top-10 poll; Latko joins Post 2
By Michael Letendre Once again, the Connecticut American Legion Baseball Top-10 poll was recently released for the Seniors level. Not surprisingly, the top three teams…
Roberto Cruz, Post 2, drops Torrington 6-2 in game one of a Zone 1 doubleheader from Muzzy Field in Bristol on Sunday
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL — In the first game of a twin bill against Torrington, the Bristol Senior American Legion baseball team turned to its…
Churchill hits (and pitches) the Bristol Senior American Legion baseball team to a 6-5 victory in game two of a twin bill from Muzzy Field on Sunday
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL — After spinning the Torrington Senior American Legion team in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday, the squad from…