‘Trunk or Treat’ brings out neighborhood kids
“Trunk or Treat” was the call Wednesday evening at Village Green where families of residents filled the parking lot with vehicles decorated for Halloween to…
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This year’s Mum-a-thon has Halloween theme
This year’s Mum-a-thon event included a mile-long Monster run for children, a wheelchair event, 5K walk and the 8K road race, all beginning and ending…
Good morning, Bristol!
Welcome to tomorrow and blah, blah, blah. Weather The unusual warmth continues with a high of 75, mostly cloudy. Three is a magic number There…
Weekly roundup includes ‘Meet the Candidates’ program hosted by West End Association, ‘Traveling Wall’ Memorial display, trivia night and Wheeler fundraiser
West End Assocation program invites mayoral candidates to share platforms A “Meet the Candidates!” with Republican incumbent Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano and Democratic challenger Scott Rosado,…
A look at the Board of Assessment Appeals
With the municipal election nearing on Nov. 7, TBE thought we might provide some background on one of the lesser-known public offices. The Board of…
Bristol Bazaar celebrates first Pups & Pumpkins festival
The Bristol Bazaar saw a remarkable turnout from the community for their first ever Pups & Pumpkins Festival. The event held on Saturday combined furry…
Good morning, Bristol! – Oct 24, 2023
Okay, it’s your turn, Tuesday. Let’s see what you got. Weather Partly cloudy turns to mostly sunny, which eventually becomes sunny. A high of 62. …
John E. Mills, 84
John E. Mills, lifelong Bristol resident and musician, teacher, arranger, composer; beloved husband, father, grandfather, died Oct. 20, at the age of 84. John was…
Dolores ‘Dolly’ Savoca, 81
Dolores “Dolly” Savoca, 81, of Bristol, beloved wife of Vincent A. Savoca, died peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 21. Dolly was born on March 7, 1942, in…
Gertrude (Wilde) ‘Trudi’ Wedler, 89
Gertrude (Wilde) “Trudi” Wedler, of Bristol, widow of Herbert E. Wedler, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 21. Trudi was born on…
SEEC documents contradict Caggiano’s recollection of his time as RTC chair and Cockayne endorsement
By David Fortier Documents from the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) reveal that Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano was the chair of the Republican Town Committee when…
Tragedy averted at Muzzy on Oct. 23, 1937
By Rit Carter Eighty-five years ago today, a football game played at Muzzy Field is not remembered for what happened on the field but for…
Good morning, Bristol!
It’s Monday and it is being served up piping hot. Weather Mostly sunny, high of 60. That’s great but where were you Friday and Saturday…
Bristol Events Calendar, Oct. 23 – 29
Monday, Oct. 23 Monday Funday. 1 p.m. at the Manross Library Tuesday, Oct. 24 Fall Harvest Entertaining Ideas. 2 p.m. at the Manross Library Wednesday,…
Bristol’s Lady Bulldog cheerleaders compete at the Shoreline local competition at North Haven High School
The Lady Bulldog cheerleader D14 team finishes third in their most recent competition. | Photo provided by Bristol Bulldogs The Bristol Bulldog cheerleaders younger D8…
Bristol Eastern boys soccer rewind: Lancers pick up hard fought 1-0 triumph over Wethersfield on Wednesday
By Michael Letendre In an exciting CCC interdivisional encounter, the Bristol Eastern boys soccer team ramped up an impressive 1-0 victory over Wethersfield on Wednesday…
An evening with friends after a busy Saturday, a terrific new book–so far–and an old topic for a podcast
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have spent a pleasant evening with friends, over some delightful food and more delightful conversation….
Stephanie Lee Quinto, 39
Stephanie Lee Quinto, 39, of Bristol, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, Oct. 18. She was born on Nov. 7, 1983,…
Expert on reptiles, amphibians packs nature center
A local expert on amphibians and reptiles addressed the need to protect these species before an audience of Boy Scouts, graduate students, public land-trust officials…
Section of Clark Avenue closed Sunday for roadwork
The Clark Avenue section between Terryville Avenue (Route 6) and Terryville Road (Route 72) will be closed to traffic for work being conducted on the…