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Saturday 09/24/2022
Mum Festival celebrates 60 years with food, music and community fellowship Posted: 24 September 2022 [10:30 PM] BRISTOL – Recognizing 60 years of history and celebrating Bristol’s mum-cultivating heritage, the Mum Festival dominated Memorial Boulevard and the lands…
Friday 09/23/2022
Recreational cannabis sales will be allowed in Bristol Posted: 23 September 2022 [04:24 PM] BRISTOL – Recreational cannabis sales shall be allowed within Bristol. Council members voted to allow hybrid retailer sales, limited to two…
Bristol man who police say allowed minor to gain access to gun enrolled in program that could result in dismissal Posted: 23 September 2022 [03:18 PM] BRISTOL – A Bristol man facing charges for allegedly allowing a minor to gain access to a gun has been granted…
Bristol police officers, citizens honored for going above and beyond serving area residents Posted: 23 September 2022 [02:17 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Board of Police Commissioners honored a number of officers and citizens Tuesday for going above and beyond…
Family time capsule program at American Clock & Watch Museum Posted: 23 September 2022 [02:06 PM] BRISTOL – The American Clock & Watch Museum is taking sign-ups for a family time capsule program, which will be held…
Wheeler receives grant to support 'Walk with Me' program, which serves LGBTQIA+ families Posted: 23 September 2022 [01:51 PM] PLAINVILLE – Wheeler received a $5,000 grant from the Bristol Brass General Grant Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation to…
Thursday 09/22/2022
Bristol City Council approves hybrid dispensary recreational cannabis sales in 4 to 3 decision Posted: 22 September 2022 [11:14 PM] BRISTOL – Recreational cannabis sales shall be allowed within Bristol after a roughly three hour special meeting of Bristol City Council…
Condo fire in Bristol displaces one family Posted: 22 September 2022 [05:18 PM] BRISTOL – A condo fire in Bristol on Thursday displaced one family. The fire was reported around 2:43 p.m., at 183…
Bristol woman exposed to eight years in prison after admitting to violating probation she is serving for trying to abduct random child Posted: 22 September 2022 [04:55 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol woman is exposed to eight years in prison after admitting to violating her probation – which she…
Mum Festival to celebrate 60 years with exhibit in marquee tent this weekend Posted: 22 September 2022 [04:47 PM] BRISTOL – With the 60th anniversary of the Mum Festival approaching, the Bristol Historical Society and Mum Festival Committee will be…
BRISTOL BITS: Readers remember friends who passed away Posted: 22 September 2022 [04:25 PM] I received two separate emails from Chris Lafountain Howland with regards to Joe Galiette and Pete Lis, 1963 Bristol Eastern High…
Bristol sex offender admits to violating probation Posted: 22 September 2022 [02:05 PM] JUSTIN MUSZYNSKI @MUSZYNSKIBP BRISTOL – A Bristol sex offender has admitted to violating his probation stemming from a sexual offense involving a minor.…
Unsafe benches at Quinlan Park in Bristol to be restored by Terryville High shop teacher Posted: 22 September 2022 [12:55 PM] BRISTOL – Forestville American Legion Post 209 is working with the city staff and a wood shop teacher at Terryville High…
Wednesday 09/21/2022
Bristol Hospital will begin seeing patients in newly-renovated ER Thursday Posted: 21 September 2022 [07:02 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Hospital on Thursday is set to open the second half to its newly-renovated Emergency Center. The second half…
Central Connecticut Walk to End Alzheimer's happening at Rockwell Park in Bristol Posted: 21 September 2022 [03:52 PM] BRISTOL – Returning to Bristol Oct. 2, the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is headed to Rockwell Park to take…
NBC Connecticut personality to be Mum Festival's grand marshal Posted: 21 September 2022 [03:49 PM] BRISTOL – With the quickly approaching end of September, the Mum Festival Committee has chosen NBC Connecticut’s Taylor Kinzler to be…
'I saw on Mason's face what we were doing, the joy and smiles': Bristol father and son bond through running Posted: 21 September 2022 [01:04 PM] BRISTOL – In preparation for the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon on Oct. 8, a father and son team has…
Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce holding Open House event Posted: 21 September 2022 [12:31 PM] BRISTOL – The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce are holding a “Member and Future Member Open House” event Oct. 13.…
Bristol man pleads guilty in wife's murder Posted: 21 September 2022 [12:22 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man could be sentenced as early as December in the killing of his wife. Eddie Torres, 40,…
Imagine Nation to hold three fall craft programs for children Posted: 21 September 2022 [12:22 PM] BRISTOL – Imagine Nation will hold three fall craft programs for children, including one based on Native American farming techniques. “We’re…
CHMA in New Britain honors outgoing local legislatures Petit, Abercrombie, Betts Posted: 21 September 2022 [10:56 AM] NEW BRITAIN – CMHA hosted a Legislative Appreciation Reception to honor outgoing Connecticut legislators Rep. William Petit, Rep. Catherine Abercrombie and…
Local World War II veteran, 97, honored at Legacy Foundation event Posted: 21 September 2022 [09:32 AM] BRISTOL – Local World War II veteran Joe Caminiti was honored at the “1st Annual Commemoration of the End of World…
Tuesday 09/20/2022
Mum Festival expected to impact a number of roads in Bristol this weekend Posted: 20 September 2022 [05:37 PM] BRISTOL – Memorial Boulevard will close Friday afternoon and reopen late Sunday because of the Mum Festival. Police this week said…
Mum Festival returns to Bristol this weekend celebrating major milestone Posted: 20 September 2022 [04:33 PM] BRISTOL – In celebration of a major milestone, the Mum Festival will return Friday to Bristol in recognition of 60 years…
Bristol teen, last seen wearing work uniform, goes missing Posted: 20 September 2022 [04:05 PM] BRISTOL – A teenager has gone missing from Bristol. A Silver Alert was issued Tuesday for the disappearance of 16-year-old Dominic…
Bristol Historical Society presents volunteer, community service awards Posted: 20 September 2022 [12:39 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Historical Society recently held its annual dinner and presented its volunteer awards and community service award to…
Monday 09/19/2022
Bristol police looking for missing 14-year-old Posted: 19 September 2022 [04:43 PM] BRISTOL – Police are looking for a young Bristol girl who has gone missing. The police department on Monday said they…
American Legion Post 2 members remember those missing in action, prisoners of war Posted: 19 September 2022 [04:11 PM] BRISTOL – Members of American Legion Post 2 gathered this past Friday to remember those service members who are prisoners of…
Korean War Veterans Association's donation secures final funding for Vietnam Wall that Heals display at Bristol library Posted: 19 September 2022 [12:27 PM] BRISTOL – The Korean War Veterans Association made a $400 donation Monday to secure the final funding necessary for a permanent…
Community volunteers cleaned up Page Park in Bristol as part of 'World Cleanup Day' Posted: 19 September 2022 [12:19 PM] BRISTOL – A group of community volunteers took it upon themselves to help to clean up Page Park this past Saturday…
Pequabuck River Duck Race returns with vendors, food truck, kids' zone and more Posted: 19 September 2022 [11:07 AM] BRISTOL – The Pequabuck River Duck Race is returning this year as a city-sponsored event, with proceeds supporting the Arts &…
Saturday 09/17/2022
Immanuel Lutheran Church celebrates 130 years at German Festival Posted: 17 September 2022 [10:21 PM] BRISTOL – In a historic celebration, beer, food and music were served up to lovers of all things German at Immanuel…
Friday 09/16/2022
Bristol's second Hispanic Heritage Concert will be returning Sunday Posted: 16 September 2022 [04:01 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol’s second Hispanic Heritage Concert will be returning this Sunday at 3 p.m. in Rockwell Park Amphitheatre with New…
Bristol man charged with having sex with minor, inappropriate contact with another going to trial Posted: 16 September 2022 [03:42 PM] BRISTOL - A city man accused of having sex with a teenage girl and inappropriate contact with another minor appears intent…
Waterbury sex offender charged with sexual assault that allegedly occurred in Bristol Posted: 16 September 2022 [12:26 PM] BRISTOL – A registered sex offender residing in Waterbury was arrested Wednesday and accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Mikel Gradia,…
Bristol Police Department is bringing back their 'Coffee with a Cop' Posted: 16 September 2022 [12:20 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Police Department is bringing back their “Coffee with a Cop” community outreach events, starting Sept. 22 at…
Bristol receives a grant to replace blighted tennis courts Posted: 16 September 2022 [11:07 AM] BRISTOL – The City of Bristol has received a grant from the Connecticut Urban Forest Council to replace the blighted tennis…
Bristol Historical Society is taking sign-ups for West Cemetery Lantern Tour Posted: 16 September 2022 [11:04 AM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Historical Society is now taking sign-ups for the West Cemetery Lantern Tour, which returns Sept. 30…
Bristol is turning teal Posted: 16 September 2022 [11:03 AM] BRISTOL – In what has become a seasonal tradition, Bristol is turning teal this September with teal ribbons distributed throughout the…
Bristol City Council approves two resolutions Posted: 16 September 2022 [10:59 AM] BRISTOL – Bristol City Council voted to approve two resolutions looking to work with the land bank New Colony Development Corporation…
Thursday 09/15/2022
Bristol Senior Center hosts Informational Health Fair Posted: 15 September 2022 [04:05 PM] BRISTOL – For its seventh year, the Bristol Senior Center hosted its Informational Health Fair to offer a variety of services,…
Fund for blind, visually impaired students awards first scholarship Posted: 15 September 2022 [02:31 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Lions Club/James J. Keating Scholarship Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation, set up to assist those…
Immanuel Lutheran Church is bringing its annual German Festival back Friday Posted: 15 September 2022 [01:54 PM] BRISTOL – The Immanuel Lutheran Church is bringing its annual German Festival back Friday with a special fanfare and will celebrate…
Bristol Eastern student places fifth in world horseshoe throwing competition Posted: 15 September 2022 [12:13 PM] BRISTOL – Local Bristol Eastern High School student Skyla Rioux has placed fifth in a world horseshoe throwing tournament in…
Bristol Vietnam veterans are being invited to the Mum Festival Hometown Hero Presentation Posted: 15 September 2022 [11:14 AM] BRISTOL – Bristol Vietnam veterans are being invited to the Mum Festival Hometown Hero Presentation as the featured Hometown Heroes of…
City to recognize Constitution Week Posted: 15 September 2022 [10:19 AM] BRISTOL – The City of Bristol will present a proclamation to the Katherine Gaylord Chapter of the Daughters of the…
Wednesday 09/14/2022
Farmer Minor and Daisy the Pig promote reading at Manross Memorial Library Posted: 14 September 2022 [08:57 PM] BRISTOL – Farmer Paul Minor and Daisy the Pot-Bellied Pig spent the evening at Manross Memorial Library Wednesday to speak on…
New England Carousel Museum will be participating in Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Posted: 14 September 2022 [04:25 PM] BRISTOL – The New England Carousel Museum will be participating in Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day on Sept. 17, offering free admission…
Stand Down will offer a 'one stop shop' for a variety of federal, state, local veterans' services Posted: 14 September 2022 [04:22 PM] BRISTOL – Stand Down will offer a “one stop shop” for a variety of federal, state and local veterans’ services Sept.…