BRISTOL – Early Bird tickets are now available for the annual “From the Vine” wine tasting event, the celebration of Imagine…
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Friday 03/22/2019
New director takes the helm at the Carousel Museum in Bristol Posted: 22 March 2019 [07:34 PM] BRISTOL – The New England Carousel Museum has announced that Morgan Urgo will succeed Louise DeMars as executive director. “It’s…
Bristol's AVID school program scores high with students and teachers Posted: 22 March 2019 [07:20 PM] BRISTOL – The AVID program, and the high school students who participate in it, are major factors in Bristol public…
Forum on tolls planned for Monday evening Posted: 22 March 2019 [07:06 PM] BRISTOL – Local legislators are inviting area residents to attend an informational forum Monday at Bristol Central High School. The forum…
UBI Federal Credit Union opens new ATM in Bristol Posted: 22 March 2019 [07:06 PM] BRISTOL – UBI Federal Credit Union celebrated their newest ATM, located on North Main Street, Bristol, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Thursday.…
Bristol home shot at Saturday was where 2016 shooting occurred Posted: 22 March 2019 [04:06 PM] BRISTOL - A city home on South Street Extension where gunshots were fired over the weekend is the same home where…
Attorney, state prosecutors reviewing medical records in Bristol slashing Posted: 22 March 2019 [02:47 PM] BRISTOL - An attorney and state prosecutors are reviewing medical records in connection with the assault of a man who was…
Plymouth man gets probation for stealing during Bristol home improvement job Posted: 22 March 2019 [02:21 PM] BRISTOL - A Plymouth man has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to stealing thousands of dollars during a Bristol…
Thursday 03/21/2019
BRISTOL BITS: Bristol, and its birds, soar into springtime Posted: 21 March 2019 [07:25 PM] Bristol Bits In preparing for spring, I’ve included photos of birds in the area from time-to-time the past few weeks. With Wednesday…
Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut to host their Comedy Night in Bristol Posted: 21 March 2019 [07:19 PM] BRISTOL – The Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut will have their Comedy Night, the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year, on…
Bristol Board of Ed asks for a budget of $119.9 million Posted: 21 March 2019 [07:16 PM] BRISTOL – The Board of Education is asking for a budget of $119.9 million for 2019-20, a 7.71 percent increase…
Shots fired into multi-family Bristol home Posted: 21 March 2019 [07:14 PM] BRISTOL - Police are investigating after multiple shots were fired at a city home on Saturday. Police released details of…
Grow your skills at Indian Rock Nature Preserve's new gardening series Posted: 21 March 2019 [07:10 PM] BRISTOL – Indian Rock Nature Preserve will be offering a new gardening series starting March 28. The series is being offered…
Bristol man accused of threatening Bristol Hospital released from custody Posted: 21 March 2019 [07:08 PM] BRISTOL - A city man accused of threatening Bristol Hospital, making a Facebook post that alluded to a previous arrest in…
Contra dancing swings into the Carousel Museum in Bristol Posted: 21 March 2019 [06:39 PM] BRISTOL – Contra dancing will swing into the Carousel Museum March 24. This beginner and child friendly event will be held…
Wednesday 03/20/2019
Truck spills about 50 gallons of diesel fuel in Bristol Posted: 20 March 2019 [08:25 PM] BRISTOL - A dumpster truck spilled about 50 gallons of diesel fuel behind a building on James P. Casey Road Wednesday.…
Wolcott woman pleads guilty in fatal Bristol crash, receives probation Posted: 20 March 2019 [08:25 PM] BRISTOL - A Wolcott woman has been sentenced to two years of probation in connection with a Bristol car accident that…
Bristol home uninhabitable after tank spews fireballs Posted: 20 March 2019 [08:24 PM] BRISTOL - A father and son are temporarily without a home after a fire caused heavy damage to their Beths Avenue…
State police asking for help finding Bristol man wanted on child pornography charges Posted: 20 March 2019 [08:18 PM] BRISTOL - State police are asking for help finding a Bristol man wanted on child pornography charges. Anthony Tenan, 37,…
Dads and sons welcome to Dude's Night Out Friday in Bristol Posted: 20 March 2019 [08:17 PM] BRISTOL - Dude’s Night Out returns to the Bristol Boys & Girls Club March 22 offering a fun night of games,…
Tuesday 03/19/2019
Bristol man charged with dealing cocaine Posted: 19 March 2019 [08:06 PM] BRISTOL - A city man faces drug charges after he was pulled over this past weekend and found with powder cocaine,…
BRISTOL BITS: Foggy day on the diamond makes for good fun Posted: 19 March 2019 [07:44 PM] I crossed paths with Tom Dickau the other day and he asked if I wanted him to send me a humorous story…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 19 March 2019 [07:43 PM] Bristol police report the following: Christopher Smith, 41, of no certain address, was charged on March 12 with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy…
Monday 03/18/2019
Bristol's Boguslawski eulogized as tireless fighter for state's consumers Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:18 PM] BRISTOL - At the funeral Mass of Michael J. “Bogey” Boguslawski Monday morning, the Very Rev. Steven Boguslawski recalled his…
Man with history of threatening Bristol Hospital denied bond reduction request Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:17 PM] BRISTOL - A local man with a history of threatening Bristol Hospital was denied a bid to have his bond reduced…
Program to milk memories of Bristol's dairy history Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:14 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Historical Society will recount on Thursday the days of Bristol’s dairy farms and milkmen delivering door to…
Probation violator takes plea deal to avoid prison Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL - A Plantsville man admitted to violating his probation, which he is serving for a 2017 assault and robbery in…
Veteran Bristol musicians finally land a record deal Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:09 PM] BRISTOL - Over the past summer, David Watson, Stanley O’Donnell and John Cyr, all Bristol natives, signed their first recording contract…
Suspect in Bristol stabbing offered plea deal for lesser sentence Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:07 PM] BRISTOL - A city man charged in a New Year’s Day stabbing has been offered a plea deal involving a reduced…
Sunday 03/17/2019
Over 800 runners, walkers tackle Shamrock Run in Bristol Posted: 17 March 2019 [09:00 PM] BRISTOL - Runners and walkers flooded to Chippens Hill Middle School Saturday morning for the 17th annual Shamrock Run and Walk.…
'This Is Me' OM Show prepares for showtime in Bristol Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - Richard Neill knows it’s getting close to showtime when the kids start coming to Sunday rehearsal in sequined tutus…
This week's meetings Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:57 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, March 19 Board of Water Commissioners, 6:30 p.m., Bristol Water Filtration Plant, 1080 Terryville Ave. Real Estate Committee, 5…
BRISTOL BITS: Veteran honored with Order of Saint Maurice award Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:56 PM] Tony Sileo, WWII veteran who served with the 10th Mountain Division, received another award for his military service a week ago Saturday…
PRIME TIME: Banker was first president of Bristol Boys Club Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:54 PM] Here is the March 2019 “Builders of Bristol - Millennium Edition” entry by Eleanor Wilson on Edson M. Peck (1864-1931): Edson, the…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:53 PM] Bristol police report the following: Trey Tucker, 26, of 8 Arnold Court, was charged on March 9 with interfering with an officer.…
Bristol man accused of intentionally crashing into vehicle Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:24 PM] BRISTOL - A city man has been charged with intentionally hitting a vehicle that belongs to a man who is dating…
Friday 03/15/2019
End of the ride: Louise DeMars has announced her retirement as executive director of the New England Carousel Museum Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:56 PM] BRISTOL - Louise DeMars is retiring as executive director of the New England Carousel Museum after 28 years of dedication growing…
International recognition given to Bristol Hospital employee Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:45 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol Hospital employee has been internationally recognized for her work on an algorithm that makes wound care treatment…
Vehicle leaves road in Bristol crash Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:44 PM] BRISTOL - A car accident Friday afternoon sent one vehicle off the road on Stafford Avenue. The accident was reported at…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:29 PM] Bristol police report the following: Crystal James, 36, of 35 View St., was charged on March 9 with risk of injury to…
City broadens policy on employees' military leave Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:23 PM] BRISTOL - The City Council updated its military leave policy for city employees, to broaden the description of where they…
Bristol man accused of leaving 2 children home alone Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:19 PM] BRISTOL - A city man faces charges for allegedly leaving two children home alone. Marcus Mitchell, 36, of 73 Woodard Drive,…
Thursday 03/14/2019
Always in your corner: Bristol community mourns the loss of 'Bogey' Posted: 14 March 2019 [08:46 PM] BRISTOL - Mike “Bogey” Boguslawski, the Bristol-born consumer reporter known for his catchphrase “I’m in your corner,” died Wednesday night.…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 14 March 2019 [08:45 PM] Bristol police report the following: Eric Studley, 24, of 366 South Main St., New Britain, was charged on March 8 with traveling…
West Haven man convicted of having sex with underage teen in Bristol Posted: 14 March 2019 [08:41 PM] BRISTOL - A West Haven man has been convicted of having sex with an underage girl in Bristol. Frank Pepe, 24,…
New board members appointed to Main Street Community Foundation Posted: 14 March 2019 [08:41 PM] BRISTOL - The Main Street Community Foundation held its annual meeting March 8, distributing $1.7 million in grants and scholarships. The…
BRISTOL BITS: Former Rowley Spring boss was one of the good ones Posted: 14 March 2019 [08:39 PM] I recently asked readers if they had a boss they truly respected and Rob Pierpont emailed me the following: “You asked today…
Man seriously hurt in Harwinton crash same person accused of assaulting 3 women in Bristol Posted: 14 March 2019 [04:14 PM] BRISTOL - A 30-year-old man seriously injured in a car crash in Harwinton on Wednesday has been identified as the same…
Bristol native Mike Boguslawski dies at 78 Posted: 14 March 2019 [01:49 PM] BRISTOL –Mike “Bogey” Boguslawski, Bristol-born consumer reporter known for his catchphrase “I’m in your corner,” passed away Wednesday. Boguslawski,…
Wednesday 03/13/2019
Brochures on opioids will be spread around Bristol Posted: 13 March 2019 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - The Mayor’s Opioid Task Force has produced a pair of brochures aimed at the community and overdose survivors…