Streetlights adjusted to accommodate increased travel on South Street
Changes to the timing of every traffic light on South Street, from Wolcott Street to Mountain Road and the intersection of Middle Street are intended…
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10 Main Cafe & Deli offers homemade fare and local products, such as Harvest rolls and Cafe Real coffee
By David Fortier 10 Main Cafe & Deli opened just after Labor Day in 2022 and continues to grow, often with lines out the door…
Bristol Central volleyball moves on to round two of CCC tournament against No. 14 Newington tonight at 6 p.m.
By Michael Letendre The Bristol Central volleyball team gets to stay home in CCC Tournament play off its clean sweep of No. 11 Tolland in…
Vote and democracy wins
We are less than a week out from this year’s municipal elections. Typically, these elections attract fewer voters than years when people are voting for…
Weekly roundup features Thanksgiving poem benefiting rescue animals, Vietnam veterans honored at library dedication, trivia night and new Wheeler board member
Interfaith coalition readies for Thanksgiving with poem and annual service The Bristol Interfaith Coalition has two events leading up to Thanksgiving, the first benefiting rescue…
Veterans and friends of Siecheprey Post 2 gather for dedication of display, to honor former mayor
Neal Supranovich, of American Legion, Post 2, contributed this story More than 50 people gathered outside the History Room at the Bristol Public Library for…
Halloween Spooktacular bewitches BAIMS
By Laura Bailey Hundreds of community members celebrated a day of frightful family fun at the inaugural Halloween Spooktacular event held at BAIMS. Unseasonably warm…
Good morning, Bristol!
Attention Bristol, due to the weather, yesterday will not be invited back. Weather Sunny and cool. It might reach 50 breathtaking degrees. Yowza! Shopping days…
Leopold J. Nadeau, 80
Leopold J. Nadeau, 80, of Southington, beloved husband of Francine (Bilodeau) Nadeau, died on Saturday, Oct. 30, at home. A devoted husband and father, Leo was…
The ‘War of the Worlds’ panic broadcast and the night nothing happened in Bristol
By Rit Carter The Columbia Broadcasting System and its affiliated stations present Orson Welles and the “War of the Worlds” by H.G. Wells. Sunday, Oct….
Lily Kirk is putting it all together for BC volleyball
By Michael Letendre This past Monday, the Bristol Central girls volleyball team — after absorbing a tough 3-2 loss to crosstown rival Bristol Eastern…
Bristol Events Calendar, Oct. 30 – Nov. 5
Monday, Oct. 30 Monday Funday. 1 p.m. at the Manross Library Halloween Storytime. 4 p.m. at the Manross Library Meet the Candidates hosted by the…
Good morning, Bristol! – Oct. 30, 2023
Check, check. One, two. One, two. Is the Inernet on? Weather Break out that umbrella. Rain with a high of 57. Yuck. The word from…
Bristol Republican Town Committee holds warm clothing drive
By Laura Bailey The Bristol Republican Town Committee is lending a helping hand to the community through a warm winter clothing drive. “We wanted to…
Diversity Council holds panel on religious diversity
By Laura Bailey Panelists representing different religious denominations engaged with community members during the Know Your Neighbor Community Conversation earlier this week. “I moved to…
Transfer station payments now available online
The city of Bristol has a new online payment system for transfer station payments that allows residents to add funds to their account or renew…
Bus driver shortage causing transportation concerns for Bristol Public School students and families
Bristol Public Schools have been experiencing continual bus delays since the start of the academic school year, and Wednesday’s bus experience left some students on…
Dedication ceremony for ‘Traveling Wall Memorial,’ former Mayor Ward to be honored Saturday
A presentation ceremony honoring Vietnam veteran and former Bristol Mayor Arthur “Art” Ward in recognition of his efforts to bring the Traveling Wall to Bristol…
Good morning, Bristol!
Reveille, time to rise and shine, Bristol. Weather Low 57 in the a.m. and high 74 by midafternoon. Geesh! Checking in with A.I. Bristol was…
Spooktacular at BAIMS field is a Halloween treat
A Mummy Special Effects Makeup demo, stilt walkers, over 30 vendors, face painters and a Witch’s Brew Tent with fall beverages are among the offerings…