Moments in Focus: January through April 2024
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…
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2024 Bristol, CT: Leaping into the New Year with Memorable Moments in Pictures
Photos that made the 2024 Bristol Edition news in a slideshow. Bristol, CT – As we reflect on the people, events, and stories that shaped…
27th Annual Turkey Shoot Basketball contest to be held at Chippens Hill Middles School
The Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services department is gearing up for the 27th Annual Turkey Shoot Basketball Free Throw Contest, an exciting event…
Dogs own stage at Lake’s ‘Howl-ween’ costume parade
By JoAnn Moran Dogs of all sizes and breeds dressed to impress from paws to tails in costumes including a butterfly, skunk, prisoner, spider, cow,…
A Mum Festival Parade winds its way through a steady rain and still thrills — more photos from the day
Sunday’s 62nd Mum Festival took place under cloudy skies and what started as a fine mist and turned to a steady rain–and the participants brought…
All are welcome — Saturday at this year’s Mum Festival in pictures
Bristol photographer Ron Tessman of BristolCT.net spent Mum Festival weekend slinging his Nikon camera from event to event and capturing some photos for the ages–all…
2nd Annual 5K Color Dash brings together hundreds for a fun run and block party
The 2nd Annual 5K Color Dash Run/Walk brought hundreds of runners, walkers and volunteers downtown Saturday, with a finish line that filled West Street with…
Lake Compounce to hold drone extravaganza this weekend
A dazzling display of more than 300 drones will fill the skies over Lake Compounce over this Labor Day weekend, the park has announced in…
Breaking the tape: Florence Merrill, Bristol’s forgotten Olympic hopeful
By Rit Carter On Labor Day, Sept. 3, 1923, nearly 8,000 spectators passed through the 50-foot archway of Bridgeport’s Seaside Park for the American Legion…
New riding mover makes navigating the lawn and trips to visit neighbors easy for 99-year-old Navy veteran
Contributed by Neal Supranovich After 99-years of wear on his legs, it is with some relief that Navy World War II veteran Dick Fitz cranks…
Dedication of POW/MIA monument on Boulevard to be highlight of Bristol Memorial Day events on Monday
Correction: The original article had the procession being held on Sunday, May 26. The procession and dedication are both on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27….
Bristol co-op lacrosse wins CCC South championship with incredible comeback win over E.O. Smith Thursday night as a final shot goal delivers a 9-8 victory
The Bristol Co-op boys lacrosse team traveled to E.O. Smith for the CCC South Division playoff championship Thursday. After two regular season losses to E.O….
Community Tag Sale to benefit Agape House sees large turnout
Hundreds filled the parking lot at Rockwell Park on Sunday for a Community Tag Sale to benefit Agape House. “We wanted to do something that…
Community members surprise Bristol teachers with tokens of gratitude for Teacher Appreciation Week
By Laura Bailey Teachers at Bristol Eastern High School and South Side Elementary School were surprised on Thursday morning to find messages of gratitude painted…
Star Wars Day celebration draws hundreds to Rockwell Theater
By Laura Bailey Guests of all ages dressed as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Princess Leia and many classic favorites came from all over the country…
American Legion Post 209 holds 9th annual fishing derby at Rockwell
The American Legion Post 209 hosted its ninth Annual Youth Fishing Derby at Rockwell Park on April 28, coinciding with the city’s 73rd Perry J. Spinelli Fishing Derby. The event featured 300 stocked trout and various prizes, drawing families for a day of fishing enjoyment.
Brass and Wind Ensemble’s Rich Theriault to bow out after final spring concert this Sunday at Bristol Eastern
By David Fortier He gets emotional. That’s how Kyle Camerato describes fellow Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble member Rich Theriault, who will be directing his…
Geese proposal does not make it to a vote; postponed to consider alternatives after public weighs in
By David Fortier The Board of Park Commissioners never got to a vote at Wednesday night’s meeting about whether to pursue a geese maintenance program…
‘Monsters of Rock’ concert to benefit veterans comes to Bristol this weekend
Local rock legends are uniting for the “Monsters of Rock” charity concert at Bleachers on April 12 and 13, organized by Mike Cansdale to honor his late veteran brother. Proceeds will support suicide prevention for active military members. Tickets cost $12, and various local bands will perform each night.
Chief bids adieu to city with final salute
Police officers, firefighters, dignitaries from the city and state, city workers and citizens lined North Main Street to bid farewell to retiring Police Chief Brian…