BRISTOL – Recognizing 60 years of history and celebrating Bristol’s mum-cultivating heritage, the Mum Festival dominated Memorial Boulevard and the lands…
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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…
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…
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…
Saturday 09/10/2022
Dozens camp across Muzzy Field for second year Posted: 10 September 2022 [10:31 PM] BRISTOL – Dozens of families took to Muzzy Field Saturday for an evening of fun and a movie before spending the…
Thursday 09/08/2022
President of the Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford coming to Manross Library Posted: 08 September 2022 [03:32 PM] BRISTOL – The President of the Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford will be coming to Manross Library Sept. 19 to discuss…
Ordinance Committee votes to ban recreational cannabis sales, City Council to review Posted: 08 September 2022 [01:04 PM] BRISTOL – A packed, three-and-a-half hours public hearing ran an obstacle course of community opinions pertaining to the potential sale of…
Saturday 09/03/2022
Trash to Treasure brings gently used furniture, items to area residents Posted: 03 September 2022 [08:46 PM] BRISTOL – The city’s Trash to Treasure event proved to be popular with area residents as dozens of individuals gathered hours…
Friday 09/02/2022
Bristol Public Schools Board of Education Republicans against recreational cannabis sales in city Posted: 02 September 2022 [05:25 PM] BRISTOL – In advance of a public hearing set to debate the future of recreational cannabis sales in the city at…
Tuesday 08/30/2022
Public hearing on Bristol recreational cannabis sales set for Sept. 6 Posted: 30 August 2022 [04:22 PM] BRISTOL – With historic changes on the horizon for the city, the Bristol Ordinance Committee will be holding a public hearing…
After over 40 years, CT Bike & Skate to close doors Posted: 30 August 2022 [01:23 PM] BRISTOL – After over 40 years serving thousands as a local icon in skating and extreme sports for families and athletes…
Saturday 08/27/2022
Steampunk enthusiasts introduce "science fiction of Victorian period" to Federal Hill Posted: 27 August 2022 [10:57 PM] BRISTOL – In a celebration of industry, history and fiction, area museums, residents and steampunk enthusiasts gathered on the Federal Hill…
Friday 08/26/2022
Mayor's Back-to-School Pencil Hunt kicks off school season Posted: 26 August 2022 [05:25 PM] BRISTOL – With six age groups of over 50 registered children each, Muzzy Field played host to the fifth annual Mayor’s…
Wednesday 08/24/2022
Ready to Start: Bristol Public Schools faculty looking forward to new academic season Posted: 24 August 2022 [04:04 PM] BRISTOL – After a school year fraught in challenges, Bristol Public Schools faculty are walking into a new academic season with…
Saturday 08/20/2022
Rockwell Park Summer Festival pulls record exhibitor booth numbers Posted: 20 August 2022 [10:28 PM] BRISTOL – After a two-year break, the Rockwell Park Summer Festival returned Saturday to serve as a celebration of Bristol communities,…
Saturday 08/13/2022
Lake Compounce prepares for scream season Posted: 13 August 2022 [10:41 PM] BRISTOL – Summer isn’t quite over but with soon-to-be changing leaves and fall on the horizon, Lake Compounce is preparing for…
Friday 08/12/2022
Four charter ballot issues to face voter approval in November Posted: 12 August 2022 [06:58 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol residents will be deciding the fate of four voting options this November as the City Council and the…
Crocodile Club returns with many laughs Posted: 12 August 2022 [06:22 PM] BRISTOL – The Crocodile Club at Lake Compounce returned Friday and featured a variety of area politicians along with comedy writer…
Wednesday 08/10/2022
Okee, Connecticut's first peer support fire canine, receives donation from new canine-supporting nonprofit Posted: 10 August 2022 [03:14 PM] BRISTOL – When a community’s heroes and afflicted are unable to turn to therapy, friends or family for comfort in their…
Saturday 08/06/2022
Wheeler looks to secure construction manager for headquarters project Posted: 06 August 2022 [05:49 PM] BRISTOL – With Centre Square updates slated as a standing item on the Bristol Economic and Community Development Board of Commissioners…
Saturday 07/30/2022
Ordinance Committee to debate recreational cannabis sales Tuesday Posted: 30 July 2022 [10:53 PM] BRISTOL – This Tuesday, the Bristol Ordinance Committee will begin debating the merits of a drafted piece of potential legislation looking…
'Night at the Museum' supports heritage tourism at Lock Museum of America Posted: 30 July 2022 [10:51 PM] PLYMOUTH – The Lock Museum of America held its “Night at the Museum” event Saturday evening as a means of celebrating…
Saturday 07/16/2022
Farm Fest II funds Brian's Angels Homeless Outreach through music Posted: 16 July 2022 [09:26 PM] PLYMOUTH – For Demetrius Hernandez, Farm Fest II was a place where he could be like anyone else, there to enjoy…
Saturday 07/09/2022
Art extravaganza emphasizes expression as awareness activity and outlet for autism spectrum disorder Posted: 09 July 2022 [11:00 PM] BRISTOL – As part of a coalition seeking to create a movement of change, artists and educational organizations gathered Saturday on…
Saturday 07/02/2022
Families gather at Lake Compounce for annual Independence Day Weekend fireworks Posted: 02 July 2022 [09:27 PM] BRISTOL – With Independence Day quickly approaching, Bristol families gathered for the annual launching of fireworks at Lake Compounce Saturday in…
Saturday 06/11/2022
Paint the Future Gala focuses on role and impacts of Boys & Girls Club youth Posted: 11 June 2022 [10:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON – In celebration of youth success and the continued mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol, supporters gathered…
Friday 06/10/2022
Plainville High School graduates forge ahead into future paths Posted: 10 June 2022 [09:35 PM] PLAINVILLE – With the school year coming to a close, Plainville High School’s Class of 2022 bid farewell to its alma…
Thursday 06/09/2022
Fans return to support Bristol Blues opening day Posted: 09 June 2022 [06:34 PM] BRISTOL – With summer getting underway, the Bristol Blues made their return against the Danbury Westerners at opening night on Muzzy…
Saturday 06/04/2022
Zorba Festival returns to share Greek food, culture and hospitality Posted: 04 June 2022 [07:45 PM] BRISTOL – As part of a tradition first started in 1983, the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church at 31 Brightwood Road…
Plainville-Bristol Relay for Life raises over $120,000 to fight cancer. Posted: 04 June 2022 [07:39 PM] PLAINVILLE – In celebration of survivors, support of research and in memory of those gone, the Plainville-Bristol Relay for Life returned…
Sunday 05/29/2022
Fallen heroes honored in Forestville's Memorial Day Parade Posted: 29 May 2022 [03:54 PM] FORESTVILLE – Community groups, local families, veterans, active military personnel and many others came together Sunday to remember our nation’s heroes…
Saturday 05/21/2022
Bikers Against Animal Cruelty deliver supplies to area animal rescues Posted: 21 May 2022 [11:02 PM] Over the roar of their motorcycle engines, Bikers Against Animal Cruelty make it their mission to speak up and step up…
Bristol firefighters put city officials through operations to gain firsthand experience Posted: 21 May 2022 [10:13 PM] BRISTOL – With plenty of smoke and water to spare, Bristol firefighters led city officials through a series of controlled fire…
Friday 05/20/2022
St. Vincent looking to create homeless triage center Posted: 20 May 2022 [01:35 PM] BRISTOL – With the approval of $750,000 in American Rescue Plan funding, St. Vincent De Paul Mission of Bristol is looking…
Tuesday 05/17/2022
Seven recognized for exemplary service in 35th BPS Staff Achievement Awards Posted: 17 May 2022 [11:52 AM] BRISTOL – Bristol Public Schools recognized seven staff members as part of its 35th annual Staff Achievement Awards Monday night at…
Sunday 05/15/2022
Fishing derby sees warm weather, good turnout Posted: 15 May 2022 [02:00 PM] BRISTOL – Lots of fish came out of the pond at Rockwell Park Sunday morning. A total of 124 kids participated…
Saturday 05/14/2022
Festival of Wines and Spirits fundraises for emergency hospital generators Posted: 14 May 2022 [10:57 PM] BRISTOL – Hundreds took part in the annual Festival of Wines and Spirits Saturday evening, listening to jazz and tasting a…
CCSU graduates over 2,600 in Class of 2022 Posted: 14 May 2022 [10:46 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University bid goodbye to its Class of 2022 Saturday as graduating students took their next…
Saturday 05/07/2022
Cool evening kicks off Bristol Auto Club Cruise Night season Posted: 07 May 2022 [08:19 PM] BRISTOL – Despite a cooler and cloudy day, dedicated automobile enthusiasts pulled into the North Side Square parking lot at the…
Thursday 05/05/2022
Famous tap dancer shares story at Wonder of Women Posted: 05 May 2022 [12:32 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Women & Girls Fund held its 21st Wonder of Women event at the Aqua Turf Club Tuesday where…
Saturday 04/30/2022
71st Spinelli Fishing Derby attracts hundreds, biggest fish measured at 28 inches Posted: 30 April 2022 [09:02 PM] BRISTOL – The 71st Perry J. Spinelli Fishing Derby made a splash at Page Park Pond Saturday as families caught hundreds…
Saturday 04/23/2022
CT Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedication remembers costs of freedom Posted: 23 April 2022 [11:03 PM] BERLIN – Area residents, dignitaries and Gold Star families gathered Saturday in the Berlin Veterans Memorial Park for the unveiling of…
Bristol residents fight littering in second Community Clean Up Posted: 23 April 2022 [05:29 PM] BRISTOL – Grabbing a trash bag and heading outdoors, residents gathered across Bristol Saturday to take part in the second Community…
Saturday 04/16/2022
Volunteers clear invasive plants to improve state endangered bird habitat in Roberts Property Posted: 16 April 2022 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL – In an effort to encourage better nesting sites for the Connecticut endangered grasshopper sparrow, several volunteers from a variety…
Wednesday 04/06/2022
Forestville American Legion Post 209 delivers thousands of books to local convalescent homes Posted: 06 April 2022 [12:28 PM] BRISTOL – Forestville American Legion Post 209 has been delivering thousands of books to local convalescent homes for the past year.…
Wednesday 03/02/2022
Forestville Memorial Day Parade returning after two-year absence, organizers seeking community's help Posted: 02 March 2022 [11:12 AM] BRISTOL – The Forestville Memorial Day Parade is set to return this year after two years without, and organizers are looking…
Wednesday 12/29/2021
Bristol libraries to hold New Year's celebrations Posted: 29 December 2021 [12:13 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Public Library will be hosting a “noon year’s eve” party Thursday and Manross Memorial Library will offer virtual…
Wednesday 09/22/2021
Forestville American Legion Post 209 launches auction fundraiser, honors members Posted: 22 September 2021 [05:15 PM] BRISTOL – Forestville American Legion Post 209 has launched a new online auction fundraiser. The post also recently honored post members…
Monday 05/31/2021
Post 209 members remember missing and fallen comrades in their own special way Posted: 31 May 2021 [05:43 PM] FORESTVILLE – American Legion Post 209 member Ron Gagnon was walking over to Quinlan Park Monday when he stopped to salute…
Wednesday 04/21/2021
Forestville Village Memorial Day Parade canceled due to covid-19 Posted: 21 April 2021 [12:36 PM] BRISTOL – The Forestville Village Memorial Day Parade Committee regretfully announces that the parade has been canceled due to covid-19. Committee…