Root for the ‘Underdog’
New England Promotional Marketing Underdogs participated and sponsored a fundraiser for the Imagine Nation Museum at Spare Time Bristol bowling alley on Farmington Avenue Sunday. Photos by JANELLE...
View ArticleMother, may I have this dance?
Yalady, left, Yabel, Bristol Public Library’s Teddy Bear, and Giomar attend The Boys and Girls Club of Bristol Family Center Mommy and Son Valentines Dance. (Photo by Janelle Morelli) TAYLOR...
View ArticleSuperintendent gives update on plans for Memorial Boulevard
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER During the Wednesday, Feb. 6, meeting of the Board of Education, Superintendent of Bristol Public Schools Dr. Susan Moreau, gave an update regarding the Memorial...
View ArticleObituary: Margaret ‘Peggy’ Greco, 77
Margaret “Peggy” Greco, 77, of Bristol, lived a full life and passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday February 6, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends. Peggy was born in Hartford, CT on...
View ArticleObituary: Rebecca R. Perfetto, 80
Rebecca R. Perfetto, 80, widow of Frank Perfetto of Bristol, passed away on Friday February 8, 2019. She was born on April 5, 1938 in Winsted, CT the daughter of the late Nicholas and Dorothy Ryan....
View ArticleObituary: Paul B. Tonn, 62
Paul B. Tonn, 62, of Burlington, beloved husband of Holly (Malsheske) Tonn, died on Thursday (February 7, 2019) at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford. Paul was born on May 21, 1956 in...
View ArticleObituary: Lilian M. O’Gara, 92
Lilian M. O’Gara, 92, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday February 7, 2019. Lilian was born in Abbey Wood, England on November 5, 1926, the daughter of the late William and...
View ArticleObituary: Mary Faith (Crowley) Pikiell, 84
Mary Faith (Crowley) Pikiell, resident of Bristol, CT and Ft. Myers, FL., died on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Mary Faith was the loving wife of 57 years, to the late Joseph F. Pikiell. Mary Faith was...
View ArticleObituary: Irene (Zagurski) Slovinski, 101
Irene (Zagurski) Slovinski, 101 years young, of Bristol, widow of Walter W. “Sonny” Slovinski, died on Friday (February 8, 2019) at home. Irene was born in Pequabuck on December 9, 1917 and was a...
View ArticleVeterans given boost by Brass and Wind
Tim Gamache, vice chair of the Bristol Veterans Council, left, accepts a check from Greg Hahn, Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble board president. TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The Bristol Brass...
View ArticleMusic listings for the Feb. 22 edition
SATURDAY, FEB. 23 BRISTOL LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC. 8 to 11 p.m. With The Acoustic Dude. Delish Lounge, 12 East Main St., Bristol. (860) 582-8002. SATURDAY, FEB. 23 BRISTOL LIVE JAZZ MUSIC WITH THE ALVIN...
View ArticleCentral athletes participate in indoor track event
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER NEW HAVEN – On Saturday, Feb. 16, the 2019 CIAC boys and girls Open Indoor Track event took place from the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven with nearly...
View ArticleSt. Paul wrestlers take 6th place at Class S
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER WINDHAM – The St. Paul Catholic wrestling team placed 16th overall at the Class S championships from Windham High School on Saturday, Feb. 16. The Falcons had one...
View ArticleGirls Basketball: A good day for Eastern seniors vs. Central girls
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Bristol Eastern girls basketball squad enjoyed senior night festivities on Monday, Feb. 11 by running up a 24-0 start over rival Bristol Central on its...
View ArticleBoys Basketball: Tough night for BE senior boys against Middletown
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – Senior night was a tough one for the Bristol Eastern boys basketball team as the squad faced a resurgent Middletown team – desperate to make the upcoming...
View ArticleBoys Basketball: Loss to Derby sinks Eastern’s tourney hopes
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER DERBY – The Bristol Eastern boys basketball squad dropped its final game of the unofficial Central Connecticut Conference/Naugatuck Valley League challenge on Saturday,...
View ArticleGirls Basketball: Eastern just misses victory over E. Catholic
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER MANCHESTER – The Bristol Eastern girls basketball team qualified for the Central Connecticut Conference Tournament and in first round action, the Lancers – ranked 10th...
View ArticleGirls Basketball: St. Paul enters NVL’s as no. 1 seed
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Naugatuck Valley League girls basketball tournament began this past week as the St. Paul Catholic squad ranked first in the fray opened play against No....
View ArticleWrestling: Call it a 3-peat
Bristol Eastern’s wrestling team wins the Class L state championship last Saturday at Bristol Central. This is the third year in a row that they have won this title. (Photo by Janelle Morelli) By...
View ArticleLibrary celebrating Black History Month
A photo of Philip Jenkins, provided by the Bristol Public Library History Room. TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The Bristol Public Library History Room is currently showing an exhibit about...
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