Little Free Library opens at St. Vincent DePaul
Members of three Bristol nonprofits gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Appetite for Reading Little Free Library at St. Vincent DePaul on Friday. “We’re…
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Good morning, Bristol! – February 8, 2024
Welcome to Thursday. Ten-hut! Weather Write this down: 48 and sunny. Today’s birthdays of three people you do not know John Williams, Cecily Strong, Alonzo…
Good morning, Bristol! – February 6, 2024
Welcome to Tuesday. Keep your hands inside while we are moving. Weather 30s and partly cloudy. We are not kidding. On the agenda In the…
Senior Center Pasta Supper Fundraiser is a delight
Submitted by Sharon Bachand, Bristol Senior Center contributor As I pulled into the Bristol Senior Center parking lot to attend the Jan. 11 pasta supper…
Main Street Foundation supports local women and girls with $50,500 in grants
The Women & Girls Fund Annual Meeting on Jan. 25 awarded $50,500 in grants to 11 organizations benefiting women and girls in local towns. Funded programs include confidence-building workshops, leadership training, and social support initiatives. Since 2001, the Fund has granted $780,000 to support community programs and initiatives.
St. Paul announces the hire of Tony Mazzarella as head coach of the Falcon’s football program
St.. Paul Catholic High School recently announced the appointmentof Tony Mazzarella as their new head football coach. A graduate of the St. Paul class of…
1 Degree of Separation brings a bit of warmth on a cold Saturday evening
By David Fortier For Brad Bonar Jr. the realization came when he was 54 years old and recently hospitalized for suicidal ideation–he’d been thinking about…
Four Chaplains ceremony to be held at Gloria dei Lutheran Church Feb. 3
A tribute to the “Four Chaplains” will take place at Gloria dei Lutheran Church on February 3 at 6 p.m., honoring the 77th anniversary of their sacrifices during the sinking of the Dorchester in 1943. The American Legion Post 209 sponsors this public ceremony, also recorded for broader access.
Cardiac rehabilitation patients, current and former ones, celebrate the holidays at annual fete
Current and former patients of the Bernie Guida Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center of Bristol Health gathered last month for their annual Christmas party at…
Eagle on monument at Quinlan Park needs repair, again
The verdict is still out, but the eagle that had been stolen earlier in December and replaced subsequently through a donation, is missing a wing…
Eastern girls notch big win in cross-town battle against Central by a 58-43 margin
The Bristol Eastern girls rode a third quarter 20-point blitz to a convincing win over Bristol Central Thursday night, turning a back and forth battle…
Good morning, Bristol! – Jan. 18, 2024
Here we all are, so “now what?”, you ask. Let’s start with… Weather Clouds and temps in the 20s are here to play. Lucky us….
Bristol Central’s indoor track teams establish new team records at the 39th Yale Track Classic
By Michael Letendre NEW HAVEN – A little school history was made by the Bristol Central girls and boys indoor track teams from the 39th…
Caminiti visits Bristol Public Library for special viewing of portrait at the start of a special year
Joe Caminiti, a World War II Iwo Jima survivor, celebrated his upcoming 100th birthday with a portrait viewing at the Bristol Public Library. Vietnam veteran John Lodovico, who funded the framing, attended during his lunch break. Caminiti’s portrait will join other military honors at local museums, ensuring his legacy is preserved.
First real snow brings 11 inches to Bristol
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Bakery on Maple looks for big weekend before making a big decision about the future of the business
By David Fortier The post that greeted followers on its Facebook page Friday held a dire warning. “We need a huge Saturday and Sunday (9a-3p)…