Obituary: Charles H. Keeler, 87
Charles H. Keeler, 87, of Bristol, beloved husband of 49 years to the late Ruby (Whiting) Keeler, died on Saturday (March 2, 2019) at St. Francis Hospital. Charles was born on March 4, 1931 in...
View ArticleObituary: Elizabeth ‘Beth’ A. (Carey) Kilduff, 58
Elizabeth “Beth” A. (Carey) Kilduff, 58, of New Hartford, beloved wife of Brian Kilduff, died on Thursday (February 28, 2019) at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington. Beth was born on April 8,...
View ArticleObituary: Ralph E. Roberge, 85
Ralph E. Roberge, 85, of Bristol, widower of Patricia (Hoadley) Roberge, died on Monday (March 4, 2019) at Ingraham Manor. Ralph was born in Bristol on December 1, 1933 and was one of nine children of...
View ArticleProgramming of Memorial Boulevard School discussed by panel
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER Carly Fortin, director of teaching and learning, gave a presentation on the process of developing programming for the magnet school last Thursday before the...
View ArticleEarly childhood education pioneers say farewell
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER Early childhood education pioneers, Shirley Anderson and Marilyn Lobaczewski, retired from their positions as the executive director and grants manager,...
View ArticleBubble, bubble, no toil or trouble
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER Stafford School students were enchanted by bubbles on Thursday, Feb. 28, when the Connecticut Science Center hosted the “Science of Suds” program at the Bristol...
View Article‘Tale of the Milkman’ presented at Historical Society March 21
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER On Thursday, March 21, beginning at 7 p.m., the Bristol Historical Society will host, “Tales of the Milkman,” a presentation on the history of the dairy industry...
View ArticleIndoor Track: Bristol Central alum racking up records, awards
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER Ashley Elder, a senior at Southern New Hampshire University, has been a very successful member of the women’s track and field program over the years and the former...
View ArticleWrestling: Thompson lending hand to USM grapplers
STAFF WRITER Zach Thompson, one of the top grapplers to ever come out of the Bristol Eastern wrestling program, continues to apply his trade for the squad at the University of Southern Maine. The...
View ArticleGirls Basketball: Falcons blow out visiting Warhawks, 82-50
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – In scholastic basketball state tournament play, the later rounds of advancement should be a bit tougher, right? Well, the girls squad from St. Paul Catholic...
View ArticleBoys Basketball: Bristol Central gives it its all in first round
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER NEW MILFORD – All Bristol Central boys basketball coach Tim Barrette wanted out of his squad in its CIAC Division III first round tournament game against No. 14 New...
View ArticleGirls Basketball: Lancers give Notre Dame a fight
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER FAIRFIELD – Playing with house money, the ninth-rated Bristol Eastern girls basketball team rolled into the quarterfinal round of the Class L CIAC tournament against...
View ArticleGirls Basketball: St. Paul can’t stop Trinity Catholic
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER NEWTON – The St. Paul Catholic girls basketball team trailed early and just couldn’t get over the hump in its Class S seminal tournament game against Trinity Catholic...
View ArticleWrestler wins girls crown
Ella Nichols, a freshman junior varsity wrestler for Bristol Eastern won the Connecticut Girls Wrestling State Championship yesterday. Dave Thompson, seen here with Nichols, has been her coach since...
View ArticleChamber presents options for getting healthy
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce hosted the third annual Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, March 9, at Bristol Eastern High School, which...
View ArticleBristol’s Dorantes takes reins at DCF
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER Bristol resident Vannessa Dorantes was recently appointed by Governor Ned Lamont to serve as the commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Children and...
View ArticleWWII veteran receives honor
On Saturday at the Bristol Public Library, veteran Tony Sileo received the Order of Saint Maurice award from the National Infantry Association. Sileo, who is a member of the association, is a World War...
View ArticleObituary: Theresa ‘Terry’ Deegan McQuarrie
Theresa “Terry” Deegan McQuarrie of Bristol, Connecticut went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones at her side. She was predeceased by her husband of more...
View ArticleObituary: Marie P. (Pelletier) Palaia, 87
Marie P. (Pelletier) Palaia, 87, of Bristol, beloved wife of Franklin Palaia, died on Monday (March 11, 2019) at Sheriden Woods. Marie was born on August 29, 1931 in Frenchville, Maine and was one of...
View ArticleObituary: Helen I. (Murray) Greene, 89
Helen I. (Murray) Greene, 89, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at Bristol Hospital on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born on April 20, 1929 in London, England to...
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