HARTFORD— Governor Ned Lamont signed an executive order on Monday declaring Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, a Day of Remembrance in Connecticut to honor the life…
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A Visual Journey Through Bristol: highlights from the first quarter of 2024 As we reflect on the people, events, and stories that shaped the first…
Walter Robert Hermann, 87, of Bristol passed away on Saturday, Dec. 28. He was born on March 6, 1937, in New Britain, son of the…
American Legion Post 2 seeks public assistance to identify living World War II veterans in Bristol, Connecticut. Currently aware of five veterans, the organization aims to honor them at a ceremony on May 19, 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the war’s end. Contact Neal Supranovich for more information.
Local bands will perform at the Holiday Veterans Concert in Bristol on December 21, organized by Mike Cansdale to honor his late brother, Eldon. Proceeds will benefit the Veterans Strong Community Center. The concert features The Skulk, Wint & The Crossroad Band, and LiveWired Acoustic. Tickets are $10.
American Legion Post 2 brought holiday joy by donating to four local nonprofits, including the Veteran Strong Community Center and Brian’s Angles, which assists individuals with brain injuries. While three donations were delivered this week, a fourth is scheduled for next week, continuing their commitment to support veterans and the community.
By Neal Supranovich On Saturday, Dec. 14, Bristol marked its participation in Wreaths Across America with a solemn ceremony at the historic Lewis Street Cemetery….
HARTFORD — Governor Ned Lamont directed that U.S. and Connecticut flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in…
By Neal Supranovich On December 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, the American Legion, Post 2, will hold a special ceremony to honor all World War…
By: Neal Supranovich BRISTOL— The American Legion Family of Post 2 in Bristol held an open house on Saturday, Nov. 30, to collect toys for…
George Bernard McPhee, 92, of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. He was born on July 4, 1932 in Bristol, son of the…
Written By Neal Supranovich, All Photos by Neal Supranovich On the Morning of Nov. 11, the Bristol Veterans Council held its annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony….
Reported by JoAnn Moran Two World War II veterans will participate in this year’s “Bells for Peace” ceremony at The Rockwell Theater on Veterans Day,…
The days leading up to Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day itself and those following will feature veterans-oriented celebrations and programming. In addition, Veterans…
Nov. 7 6:00- Wolcott’s Annual Veterans Vigil and Luminary Ceremony to Honor all Veterans, Location: Wolcott Town Hall, 10 Kenea Ave, Wolcott This Ceremony will…
A special presentation of “Lincoln Portrait” by Aaron Copland, narrated by Richard M. Carello, 1SG (retired), chairman of the Bristol Veterans Council, will be among…
Three World War II Veterans were honored Sunday, Nov. 3, at a “Remembrance Event for World War II Veterans” in East Hartford. One of the…
A Veterans Day Concert, “Salute to Veterans,” will be presented by the Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Kyle Camerato, in cooperation…
The F.N. Manross Memorial Library’s 2024 Veterans Appreciation Social will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. This program was originally hosted and…
Bristol is among six locations statewide for its annual “Stand Down” program offering assistance to military personnel and their families today through 2 p.m. This…