Start the ‘Revolution’ by raising the curtain
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Mark Mazzarella looked around and saw nothing like it in Connecticut. There were youth theater groups in other states that brought in professionals to educate young...
View ArticleCasino night provides learning opportunity for chambers, NESMSA
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce and the New England Spring and Metal Stamping Association hosted the third casino night and tabletop show Thursday,...
View ArticleConcerns raised about HazMat at Memorial Blvd.
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The possibility of hazardous materials lingering within the structure of the old Memorial Boulevard School sparked a conversation about how it would impact the...
View ArticleRemembering a writer
Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presuitt portrayed author Zora Neale Thurston in a performance at St. Matthew School Saturday. Photo by JANELLE MORELLIRead more →
View ArticleMiddle school musicians go ‘pro’
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble held an interactive concert and workshop, “Playing with the Pros,” for middle school band students, on Tuesday, Mar. 12, at...
View ArticleObituary: Eleanor G. (Broderick) Connolly, 93
Eleanor G. (Broderick) Connolly, 93, of Bristol, wife of the late Benedict J. Connolly, Sr., passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Bristol Hospital. Eleanor was born on August 20, 1925 in Bristol...
View ArticleObituary: Jeffrey Clark Banks, 65
Jeffrey Clark Banks, 65, of Bristol, CT, passed away on March 18, 2019 after a battle with cancer. Born on March 9, 1954, he was a son of the late Winthrop and Helen (Clark) Banks. Jeffrey attended...
View ArticleObituary: Clairma (Nadeau) Gibson, 77
Clairma (Nadeau) Gibson, 77, of Forestville, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, on Saturday, March 16, 2019. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Roger, who predeceased her...
View ArticleObituary: Bobby C. Pierce Sr.
Bobby C. Pierce Sr. of Bristol, passed away Thursday, March 14th after a short illness. He was the husband of Mattie Hyde Pierce, and predeceased by his first wife Annie C. (Anderson) Pierce and his...
View ArticleCommentary: Evaluating boys hoop tourney format
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER Two years ago, the CIAC decided to make a major modification to its scholastic boys postseason tournament. Using the “fill-the-bracket” concept, filling all 32 slots,...
View ArticleBristol ranked one of safest cities in Conn.
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER SafeWise, a professional review and comparison website, announced its list of the 20 safest cities in Connecticut, and Bristol closed out the list as the 20th...
View ArticleBristol Central goes ‘Legally Blonde’
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER Bristol Central High School’s Footlights is preparing their spring production, “Legally Blonde, The Musical.” The show opens on Friday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. at...
View ArticleCity officials attend anti-drug conference in D.C.
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER Eileen McNulty, director of Bristol Youth Services, and Christina Sanchez, BEST 4 Bristol project coordinator, attended Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America...
View ArticleBoys Basketball: Bright days lie ahead for Eastern boys
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – With a boatload of talented underclassmen, the Bristol Eastern boys basketball program looks to have a bright future. However, Bristol Eastern coach Bunty Ray...
View ArticleGirls Basketball: Big improvement at Bristol Eastern
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Bristol Eastern girls basketball team went from seven wins in 2017-18 to an impressive 15 victories this past season, going 15-9 overall. The program...
View ArticleLocal wrestlers honored by coaches
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER SOUTHINGTON – On Sunday, March 10, the Connecticut High School Coaches Association held its annual All-State Wrestling banquet from the Aqua Turf in Southington as...
View ArticleLong-time exec at museum stepping down
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR When Louise DeMars arrived at the New England Carousel Museum, the nonprofit institution was a mere tenant at 95 Riverside Ave. in Bristol. Under DeMars’ leadership, the...
View ArticleHistory of Bristol’s high schools takes residency at library
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER Through the month of March, the Bristol History Room will, highlight the history of Bristol’s public high schools. Jay Manewitz, director of the Bristol History...
View ArticlePanel addresses invasive species
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The Bristol Public Works Department, in conjunction with the Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut, and the Bristol Garden Club, hosted a workshop on...
View ArticleBoys connect at club during ‘Dudes’ Night Out’
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The Boys and Girls Club of Bristol Family Center hosted its annual March event, “Dudes Night Out” on Friday, March 22. The event at the main club house on West...
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