Baseball: Reversal of fortunes for Central
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Bristol Central baseball team has lost five games this season by a combined five runs. All the Rams’ losses have been one-run defeats but in a city series...
View ArticleHistory room exhibit taught about Flood of 1955
By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER Throughout the month of April, Bristol residents were able to learn more about the Flood of 1955 by visiting the Bristol History Room, located on the top...
View ArticleFour-part series to assist non-profit professionals
The Main Street Community Foundation is partnering with , in partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals Connecticut Chapter announced education opportunities available in 2019. The...
View ArticleWalking in the rain with Wally: Duck race struts its new look
By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The 15th annual Duck Race, Sunday, May 5, saw a new spin on the staple community event. The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce set out to create a...
View ArticleObituary: Hermel R. Levesque, 74
Hermel R. Levesque, 74, formerly of Bristol, husband of Olivette (Theriault) Levesque, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Hermel was born on April 24, 1945 in Canada and was the youngest of nine...
View ArticleObituary: Master Sgt. Dolores Emma Van Nesse
Master Sgt. Dolores Emma Van Nesse was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on April 17, 2019. She passed away on February 1, 2017 with family and friends at her bedside. She served 23 years in...
View ArticleObituary: David T. ‘Big Red’ Roche, 52
It is with great sadness and unspeakable joy that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and Uncle David T. “Big Red” Roche to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 1, 2019....
View ArticleObituary: Thomas Paul Reynolds, 75
Thomas Paul Reynolds, 75, of Bristol, husband of Rachel (Dayton) Reynolds passed away Saturday May 4, 2019 at Bristol Hospital. Tom was born October 15, 1943 in Hartford, son of the late Kenneth and...
View ArticleObituary: Emanuele ‘Manny’ G. Cassarino, 78
Emanuele “Manny” G. Cassarino, 78, of Bristol, passed away on May 5, 2019 at home. He was born on January 18, 1941 in Camogli, Italy, son of the late Sebastiano and Elba (Schiappacasse) Cassarino....
View ArticleObituary: Margaret Linnea Carlson, 96
Margaret Linnea Carlson passed away quietly Tuesday, May 7 at the Covenant Village in Cromwell, Connecticut. She was predeceased by her husband, E Gilbert Carlson, the former Berlin Building Inspector....
View ArticleObituary: Elisa Maria Tino, 90
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elisa Maria Tino of Bristol, CT. Elisa entered into Eternal peace to be with our Lord Savior on Monday May 6, 2019 with her...
View ArticleObituary: Marilyn Ruth (McGrath) Griffin, 90
Marilyn Ruth (McGrath) Griffin, 90, of Bristol, passed with dignity early Monday morning, April 22, 2019. She married Edward W. Griffin in 1953 and the couple made their home in Bristol. Mr. Griffin...
View ArticleObituary: Stanley W. Orzell, 88
Stanley W. Orzell, 88, of Bristol, beloved husband of Lillian (Lacombe) Orzell, died on Saturday (May 4, 2019). Stan was born on September 15, 1930 in West Rutland, VT and was a son of the late John...
View ArticleObituary: Yvette (Couture) Simard, 82
Yvette (Couture) Simard, 82, beloved wife of Raymond H. Simard, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born in New Haven, CT on July 2, 1936, the daughter of the late...
View ArticleObituary: Leo Truncalli, 87
Leo Truncalli, 87, of Bristol, husband of Mary (Perlotto) Truncalli, passed away peacefully at his home on May 4, 2019. With a heavy and broken heart, we say good-bye to a gentle, kind, and loving man....
View ArticleEastern acts a ‘Who’
Bristol Eastern High School students performed ‘Seussical the Musical’ this past weekend. Photo by JANELLE MORELLIRead more →
View ArticlePay property taxes or face liens, says city
City of Bristol Tax Collector Ann Bednaz announced that in accordance with Connecticut State Statute, Sec. 12-173, liens will be placed on all outstanding real estate taxes. These liens will be placed...
View ArticleThings that make foundation go WOW
By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The Women and Girls Fund of the Main Street Community Foundation hosted the 18th annual Wonder of Women event on Tuesday, April 23, at the Aqua Turf in...
View ArticleRep. Ziogas holds forum on state’s toll proposal
State Representative Chris Ziogas (D-Bristol) hosted a forum last Monday in Bristol on investing in the state’s transportation infrastructure. An audience of approximately 50 Bristol residents attended...
View ArticleObituary: Dennis Ouellette, 62
Dennis Ouellette, 62, of Bristol, died Saturday, April6, 2019 at his home. Dennis was born in Bristol, on February 23, 1957 the son of the late Emile and Jeannette (Jacques) Ouellette. He was a life...
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