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Latest Covid-19 update 12 June

On Friday, the state of Connecticut coronavirus website reported 583 confirmed cases up from 576 the previous week and 72 total confirmed deaths up one from the previous week in…




BCHS celebrates on Memorial Boulevard

By David Greenleaf The Bristol Central High School Class of 2020 celebrated with family, friends and faculty in a procession of vehicles on Memorial Boulevard Tuesday night.  Students and their families…



BEHS celebrates Senior Night on the Boulevard

By David Fortier Members of the graduating class at Bristol Eastern High School celebrated Senior Night on Memorial Boulevard earlier this evening. In a procession of cars filled with graduates,…


Covid cases rise slightly

As of Saturday, June 6, the state of Connecticut coronavirus website reported 576 confirmed cases in Bristol, up from 525 the previous week, with 71 deaths up from 68. The case rate…




Republicans hold tax rally

About 45 people rallied across from City Hall, June 2, to protest against the proposed city budget, answering a state-wide call from Bristol Republicans. Among the speakers were Republican Town…



“Ten Minutes” with Andrew Wood

Hosted by David Fortier This week, “Ten Minutes” features Andrew Wood, an educator and family friend. Andrew and I talked Sunday, May 31, over the phone. As with most educators,…





Noon protest draws over 200

Between 200 and 300 protesters, walking along side Bristol police officers, chanted “black lives matter” and “no justice, no peace,” marched down North Main St., and, then, listened to speakers,…


Wildlife as close as next door

By David Fortier My daughter texted for me to check the lawn across the street. “Vulture eating a squirrel,” the text said. “What has the town become?! The Serengeti?!!!” She…