Annual wreath laying ceremony at Lewis Street Cemetery set for next Saturday, Dec. 16, at noon
The graves of 39 veterans from Bristol who fought in the Revolutionary War and Civil War will receive wreaths as part of this year’s Wreaths…
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Good morning, Bristol!
It’s Friday, and the GMB staff has a headache, so send the Calvary. Weather 35 and sunny in the AM and scattered showers and 35…
Overarching concerns about racism raised in last minute-shared reading by new Diversity Council member
By David Fortier Plans for the next discussion in their panel series, next steps for the youth coalition and more work on a resource list…
Good morning, Bristol!
Welcome to Thursday. Attention: The car with the license plate LA3118, your lights are on. Also, don’t mix the blue pills and the brown pills….
Mallie Gladis, 98
Mallie Gladis of Bristol, Conn., passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on Monday, Nov. 27, following a brief illness, with her son and…
Annual Turkey Shoot winners announced
Bristol youth ages 4-13 years-old partnered with an adult teammate to sink as many foul shots as possible in the 2023 Turkey Shoot competition sponsored…
News roundup includes Registrar of Voters office moving back to city hall, end of leaf collection, extension for yard waste barrels, Lions Club free eye screening
Office of Registrar of Voters closed through Thursday while moving The Registrar of Voters office is moving back to city hall from its temporary location…
Annual ‘Holiday Showcase of Stars’ at SPCHS Saturday
“We Need a Little Christmas” is the theme of the 18th annual “Holiday Showcase of Stars” to be held Saturday, Dec. 2, at St. Paul…
Ciara Collins continues her stellar play for the women’s basketball program at Pace
By Michael Letendre PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – The women’s basketball team at Pace University is a perfect 5-0 to start the 2023-24 season. And former Bristol…
Claude L. Paradis, 85
Claude L. Paradis, 85, of Forestville, widower of Sharon (Zimmer) Paradis, died on Thursday, Nov. 23, at The Pines at Bristol. Claude was born in…
Donovan Clingan, UConn men’s basketball, beats New Hampshire 84-64 as the big man from Bristol hits for career-high 29 points
By Michael Letendre STORRS – The UConn men’s basketball team continues to make history, remaining undefeated seven games into the 2023-24 season. On Monday night,…
Registrar of voters office to return to city hall
The Registrar of Voters office is moving back to city hall from its temporary location on Main Street today, Tuesday, Nov. 28, and will not…
Bristol Police Dept. identifies victims in fatal Thanksgiving Day crash on Stevens Street
The names of the adults who died in a Thanksgiving Day car crash were released by the Bristol Police Dept. Monday afternoon. The adults are…
Diversity Council to discuss next topic in panel series, next steps for the development of its youth coalition
The next topic for its panel series, the direction that the youth coalition will take and upcoming events will be on the agenda of the…
Public Works adds a week to yard waste collection
Green yard waste barrels will now be collected Dec. 8, extending the season for another week, Public Works announced on its website. The season for…
Good morning, Bristol!
Sound the alarm, it’s Tuesday. There is no turning back. Weather Check your Bingo cards for partly cloudy and 38. In the ‘hoosgow’ Near Mt….
Charles E. Ricker, 90
Charles E. Ricker, 90, of Bristol, husband of Dolores (Bordonaro) Ricker and widower of Bettie (Tatro) Ricker, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, at John…
Good morning, Bristol!
Monday, ugh! Let’s just get this over with. Everyone, lineup by your height and width. Weather If you like lingering AM showers with partly sunny…
Brxstol interactive adventure debuts at BHS
By David Fortier An interactive adventure mystery involving early Bristol history now has characters and an object for participants to begin their search. “I didn’t…
A Happy Thanksgiving sandwiched between an interfaith service and a Brxstol program at BHS; and of course, the traditional Turkey Day game
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will be easing our way back from Thanksgiving Day, which really was nice. Uncle Charlie and…