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News From Friday, November 01 2024 To Saturday, November 30 2024

Thursday, November 07, 2024
• Police Blotter: November 6, 2024 (3) Police Blotter -  Just Posted
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Nov 6 - Globe (2) BHS
• Bristol Eastern exits state volleyball tournament after heartbreaking loss to Avon in five sets on Tuesday (1) TBE -  Just Posted
• Good morning, Bristol! (0) TBE -  Just Posted
• This year’s Bristol Sports Hall of Fame inductees took varied paths to their honors- Part Two: Beth Rotko and Bunty Ray (0) TBE -  Just Posted
• Aroma Joe’s announces free coffee for veterans Monday, Nov. 11, with 2 locations in CT (0) Courant -  Just Posted
• Coventry girls volleyball defeats St. Paul in straight sets to advance to quarterfinals (0) Press -  Just Posted


Wednesday, November 06, 2024
• Police Blotter: November 5, 2024 (33) Police Blotter
• Local election unofficial results (32) TBE
• 75 years ago this week (10) TBE
• Easy Renter-Friendly Tips to Weatherize Your Home (6) Press
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Nov 5 - Dr. John Vail (4) BHS
• Pavalock-D’Amato and Fortier re-elected to state House from Bristol (4) Press
• Voters bring different perspectives, loyalties and even pets to polls on Election Day (3) TBE
• ‘Salute to Veterans’ presented by Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble this Sunday at Rockwell Theater is free, public celebration (3) TBE
• Mix Street by Lochaven Road and Jerome Avenue to have water shut down Wednesday, Nov. 6 (2) TBE
• St. Paul Falcons advance to the second round in the Class S State Tournament (2) Press
• High school students talk about class lessons and this year’s election–with voting in their future (1) TBE
• City meetings include Zoning, Code Enforcement, Ethics and Board of Education (0) TBE
• Democrat John Larson wins reelection to U.S. House (0) Press


Tuesday, November 05, 2024
• Police Blotter: November 4, 2024 (36) Police Blotter
• This year’s Bristol Sports Hall of Fame inductees took varied paths to their honors (28) TBE
• Bristol brush fire extinguished, open burning banned (14) Press
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Nov 4 - Nineteenth Amendment (7) BHS
• CT election results will be available Tuesday night at ctmirror.org (6) TBE
• Bristol Central rolls over Farmington to get back in the win column (5) Press
• Good morning, Bristol! (5) TBE
• MAYOR'S CORNER: Thankful for... (4) Press
• What to watch for as election results unfold on Tuesday (4) Press
• Connecticut WWII vets honored in East Hartford (3) Press
• A presidential campaign unlike any other ends on Tuesday. Here's how we got here (3) Press
• St. Paul girls soccer upsets No. 1 Windham Tech in second round of Class S State Tournament (2) Press
• Bristol looks to address litter with nip tax revenue (2) Press
• Ordinance and Public Works tree hearing on today’s meeting calendar (1) TBE
• Election Day finds 20 percent of eligible voters have already used Early Voting. Voting today? See below. (1) TBE
• Wolcott Chamber of Commerce merges with Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce (1) TBE
• Voting at West Bristol? Use the Matthews Street entrance. (0) TBE


Monday, November 04, 2024
• Police Blotter: November 1, 2, 3 2024 (33) Police Blotter
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Nov 3 - Two North Mains (15) BHS
• Good morning, Bristol! (5) TBE
• Quincy Jones, musical titan and entertainment icon, dead at 91 (4) CNN
• Daylight saving time is over, here’s how to handle the health effects (4) Press
• Library Board and Inlands/Wetlands on the city meeting calendar today (4) TBE
• Caminiti one of three WW II veterans honored at event in East Hartford on Sunday (3) TBE
• Jewish Congregation celebrates 40 years (2) TBE
• Bristol Central rolls over Farmington to get back in the win column (2) Press
• Entering Eastern Standard Time, a gala and reading (2) TBE
• St. Paul Falcons show grit and promise in close loss to Waterbury Career Academy (1) TBE


Sunday, November 03, 2024
• CT early voting turnout: How many people in your city have voted? (26) TBE
• Time to check out the leaves on our native trees — but time’s getting short (7) TBE
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Nov 2 - Federal Hill School (7) BHS
• 70 fires and just short of a drought – why is this happening in CT? (4) TBE
• E.O. Smith’s special teams help lead to a 21-20 win over Bristol Eastern (3) Press
• Getting the routine right takes some time. Even then, it’s a matter of checking in with myself continuously (2) TBE
• Clocks turn back an hour Sunday morning at 2 a.m. (1) TBE


Saturday, November 02, 2024
• Fork + Band brings slingshot shooting gallery to Main Street (31) Press
• A second fire in a week burns off Mountain Road (30) TBE
• Bristol voters to choose who will represent them in Hartford (16) Press
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Nov 1 - Hoppers (11) BHS
• CT no-excuse absentee voting ballot question: Will voters approve? (8) TBE
• Making the best of the situation with a ‘Tony the Tiger’ moment (5) TBE
• Final Farmers Market for the season today (3) TBE


Friday, November 01, 2024
• Police Blotter: October 31, 2024 (31) Police Blotter
• Shooter in Bristol Police lobby, Oct 2023 (Video) (15) Press
• Good morning, Bristol! (10) TBE
• Collins Dictionary’s word of the year is a confident, messy way of life (10) CNN
• Trump the third actor at the Murphy-Corey debate (9) TBE
• Officer found justified in firing at shooter in Bristol Police lobby last October (9) Press
• Health insurance exchange opens, free help coming to Bristol library (7) Press
• Bristol Central set to get back on track as they face Farmington (4) Press
• Officer justified in firing weapon at woman shooting gun in Bristol Police Department lobby (4) Courant
• Hydrant flushing continues on Monday, Nov. 4 in Hill Street, Perkins Street areas (4) TBE
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 31 - Hand Fans (3) BHS
• Storytellers help Bristol elementary students develop literacy skills (3) Press
• Annual Wind and Brass Ensemble concert to honor veterans on Nov. 10 (2) TBE
• Murphy warns Conn. abortion law could be at risk, GOP opponent says he’s fearmongering (1) Press






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Thursday, October 31, 2024
• Police Blotter: October 30, 2024 (29) Police Blotter
• Federal matching grant to boost 'transformation' of Rockwell Park (8) Press
• Bristol Central caps off season with positive performance at class championship (6) Press
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 30 - Millstone (4) BHS
• Early voting in Connecticut draws strong participation ahead of general election (4) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! (4) TBE
• Veterans Day events set for BAIMS; Quinlan Park (3) Press
• BristolWORKS! to receive donation from Stop & Shop for each reusable bag purchased during November (2) TBE
• Bristol Sports Hall of Fame awards $2,500 grant to the Bristol Boys and Girls Club (1) TBE
• Halloween week promises plenty of Pokemon activities (1) TBE


Wednesday, October 30, 2024
• Officials hopeful for brief vacancy after Big Lots closes in Bristol (35) Press
• Police Blotter: October 29, 2024 (27) Police Blotter
• Police Blotter: October 28, 2024 (23) Police Blotter
• What to expect in Connecticut on Election Day (12) Courant
• Congratulations to Lieutenant Robert Osborne on his promotion to Deputy Chief Osborne (7) Bristol
• BRXSTOL saga continues with new experiences and episodes coming in November (6) TBE
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 29 - Lace Collars (4) BHS
• Carousel Museum Gala set for Nov. 2 (3) TBE
• The best and worst states for jobs: Where CT ranks (3) WFSB
• Elementary students highlight the importance of water in poster contest (3) Press
• Bristol Central girls soccer tops Bristol Eastern 3-0 in season-finale (3) Press
• Bristol Central volleyball sweeps Bristol Eastern in regular season finale (2) Press
• Bristol Central boys soccer falls to Bristol Eastern 3-0 in season-finale (2) Press
• ‘Celebrate Bristol 2025’ calendars available at Wheeler (1) TBE
• Manross Memorial Library to host veterans Nov. 9 (0) TBE


Tuesday, October 29, 2024
• First-time voter admits to being a little nervous, but at the same time, happy to be voting (22) TBE
• 55th Mum-A-Thon draws over 200 participants (13) TBE
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 28 - Societies/Organization (10) BHS
• Cross Country State Championships ran on Saturday at Wickham Park (9) TBE
• CT city ethics board reviewing complaint against BOE chair. Claim called ‘politically motivated’ (8) Courant
• Good morning, Bristol! (7) TBE
• Fund for family of fallen firefighter begun on GoFundMe (5) TBE
• FAFSA is delayed again this year. Here’s what that means for CT students (4) TBE
• Energy Commission to hold special meeting this evening (4) TBE
• St. Paul wins over Oxford High in football with huge second half, 32-14 (3) TBE
• Governor declares state of emergency, addressing critical fire weather conditions (3) TBE


Monday, October 28, 2024
• Police Blotter: October 25, 26, 27 2024 (24) Police Blotter
• Early voting is here, and people are showing up in council chambers in big numbers (17) TBE
• Candidates respond to TBE questionnaire (12) TBE
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 27- Inaugural Dress (8) BHS
• Good morning, Bristol! (6) TBE
• A place that speaks of ‘freedom of spirit’ (6) TBE
• ‘Spooktacular’ holds first coffin races (6) TBE
• Police say man moved body and lied to cops after fatal crash (4) Press
• Good morning, Bristol! (4) TBE
• Inlands/Wetlands on-site inspection, precedes this evening’s meeting (3) TBE
• CT reopens first-time homebuyer program (2) Press
• How to avoid political scams as election nears (1) Press
• Early voting through Saturday averages 600 a day (0) TBE


Sunday, October 27, 2024
• Brush fire destroys an acre off Mountain Road (40) TBE
• Caron promoted in parks department (6) Press
• Looking ahead to today’s stories (6) TBE
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 26 - Hoops (5) BHS
• CT Mirror: Connecticut Voter Guide 2024 (4) TBE
• Osborne named deputy chief of Bristol Police (3) Press
• Hydrant flushing to affect Deerpark, Sonstrom, LaCava and Old Turnpike roads, among others (2) TBE


Saturday, October 26, 2024
• Bristol bank transformed into sports bar (70) WTNH
• Man crashes car, moves passenger’s fatally wounded body before attempting to flee (41) WFSB
• Brush Fire Near Middle St (33) NewsBreak
• Police say man facing gun charges hid in Bristol for months (25) Press
• Bristol company says it has reduced sound bothering residents, health district disagrees (15) NBC30
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 25 - Trolley Conductor (10) BHS
• DACA recipients can enroll in health insurance exchange starting Nov. 1 (8) Press
• One ‘hall of famer’ and some fun with names (7) TBE
• Farmers market reaches penultimate weekend (7) TBE
• Spooktacular to take over BAIMS and Memorial Boulevard today (7) TBE
• Officials urge caution with fire as CT on high alert (6) Press
• Lake Compounce ‘Phantom Fall Fest’ ends this weekend (5) TBE


Friday, October 25, 2024
• Breaking Now - Accident on School St (59) BreakingNow
• Motorcyclist killed after colliding with back of vehicle on Route 72 in Plainville (49) Courant
• Police Blotter: October 24, 2024 (20) Police Blotter
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 24 - Hubbard's Flowers (14) BHS
• Donovan Clingan honors late mother, scores first points in NBA debut with Portland Trail Blazers (14) Courant
• 75 years ago, this week in Bristol (12) TBE
• Atem Caron begins new position with Bristol Parks (10) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! (5) TBE
• Week 7 football games to watch: Lots of undefeated teams still out there (5) Courant
• Dogs own stage at Lake’s ‘Howl-ween’ costume parade (3) TBE


Thursday, October 24, 2024
• Police Blotter: October 23, 2024 (30) Police Blotter
• Ground broken for new Northeast Middle School, expected in 2026 (27) Press
• Bristol Fire Department calls for the week of Oct. 14 (18) TBE
• Fall Family Festival at Indian Rock offers fun times on 280 acres of preserve with hands-on activities (8) TBE
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 23 - Hat Pins (8) BHS
• Drop off your unwanted prescriptions Saturday for ‘Drug Take Back Day’ (6) Press
• Halloween Spooktacular returns to Memorial Boulevard this Saturday (6) TBE
• Special city council meeting to consider purchase of property off Perkins Street abutting Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve (6) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! (3) TBE
• Get ready for a Halloween extravaganza (2) TBE
• What to know about E. coli and the McDonald’s outbreak (1) Press


Wednesday, October 23, 2024
• McDonald’s president says its food is safe to eat after E. coli outbreak (14) CNN
• A popular CT restaurant is changing hands. ‘Their food is amazing’ one owner says of a new owner. (29) Courant
• Police Blotter: October 22, 2024 (21) Police Blotter
• Heavy turnout for early voting continues this a.m. (18) TBE
• Bristol PD looking for missing teenager (12) Press
• Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation will recognize Bristol and Plainville locals (11) Press
• Brush fires burning in CT as dry conditions put the state on alert (5) Press
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 22 - Bicentennial Quilt (5) BHS
• Flags lowered to half-staff in honor of fallen fire fighter (4) TBE
• Flags lowered to half-staff in honor of fallen fire fighter (4) TBE
• CT Mirror — On CT’s first early voting day, long lines greet voters — including Lamont (4) TBE
• Von Trapp concert at the library Friday, Carousel Gala set in early November, veterans’ program at Manross also early in November (3) TBE
• Eastern boys soccer defeats Central, 3-0, in final game of the season for both teams (2) TBE
• Youth Commission and Fire Station 3 Building Committee are on today’s city calendar (2) TBE
• Kelly happy with competitive edge despite blowout loss to Bristol Central (2) Press


Tuesday, October 22, 2024
• Three area churches combine to form Faith Lutheran in Bristol (33) Press
• First day of early voting brings heavy turnout (17) TBE
• Police Blotter: October 21, 2024 (17) Police Blotter
• High School Football Coaches’ Poll Week 6: Windsor takes over No. 1 spot (7) Courant
• Water will be turned off on Stonecrest, adjacent streets Tuesday (4) TBE
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 21 - Christening Gown (3) BHS
• Board of Finance to meet at 5:30 on third floor of city hall (3) TBE
• 15-year-old is missing, Silver Alert issued (3) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! (1) TBE


Monday, October 21, 2024
• Police Blotter: October 18, 19, 20 20204 (30) Police Blotter
• Libraries — Who would have ever thought? (14) TBE
• CT Mirror — CT early voting: Polls open Monday for two weeks ahead of election (10) TBE
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 20 - Mount Hope Chapel (8) BHS
• Two new garages aim to alleviate parking crunch amid development development (6) Press
• Good morning, Bristol! (3) TBE
• Garden Club ready for another ‘Holly Day’ boutique (1) Press
• Tips for enjoying pick-your-own apple orchards across Connecticut (1) Press
• Annual Bristol Senior Center arts and craft fair this weekend (1) TBE
• "Biggest pumpkin we've ever had," and more family fun at Wojtusik (1) Press
• Middletown shuts out Bristol Eastern in boys soccer on Sunday (0) TBE
• Opioid Task Force to meet at 5 p.m. (0) TBE
• Registrar of Voters anticipates heavy voting on Nov. 5 (0) TBE


Sunday, October 20, 2024
• Election puts U.S. at crossroads. Choice is ours, writer offers (5) TBE
• Looking ahead to today’s posts (5) TBE
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 19 - Domed Trunk (3) BHS
• A Halloween party that only a 4-year-old might conjure and more TBE updates (3) TBE
• Bristol Eastern boys soccer team ties with Lewis Mills on Friday night, 1-1 (2) TBE
• National Weather Service: Why there are fire weather concerns in parts of CT (1) Courant


Saturday, October 19, 2024
• Main Street Pint & Plate is changing hands to new owners (45) Press
• Bristol PD looking for missing girl (32) Press
• Bristol Police seek help locating missing juvenile (21) TBE
• Bristol delegates argue over who gets credit for critical $7 mil hospital funding (13) Press
• Family fun is key at this year’s Indian Rock farm and nature festival on Saturday (11) TBE
• Lake Compounce hosting dog costume parade (10) Press
• Red Cross assists Bristol family displaced by fire (9) Press
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 18 - Writing Desk (8) BHS
• Favorite nicknames and some people ‘on the go’ (7) TBE
• Bristol Central football cruises past E.O. Smith 41-7 to remain undefeated (5) Press
• Farmers Market nears end of season, open today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (3) TBE


Friday, October 18, 2024
• Police Blotter: October 17, 2024 (29) Police Blotter
• Subdivision proposal on hold as Bristol considers open space purchase next to Hoppers (24) Press
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 17 - Bristol Streets (8) BHS
• US agency adopts rule to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions (8) WFSB
• Northeast Middle School is a polling place; voters should use Felice Road entrance, avoid Stevens Street (6) TBE
• Voter backs Rydingsward in 77th (6) TBE
• CT utility unions fight proposed rate cut. They say it threatens service ‘safety, reliability’ (5) Courant
• Manross brings back popular Veterans Appreciation Coffee Social (5) Press
• Good morning, Bristol! (4) TBE
• Imagine Nation to celebrate 20 years (3) Press
• Get ready for Halloween, treats are forthcoming (2) TBE


Thursday, October 17, 2024
• Police Blotter: October 16, 2024 (16) Police Blotter
• Bristol Eastern wins sixth game in seven outings with victory over Plainville (14) Press
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 16 - Endee Manor (7) BHS
• CT early voting: Polls open Monday for two weeks ahead of election (6) Courant
• Lock Museum’s Terryville tour to show history hidden in plain sight (4) Press
• Good morning, Bristol! (4) TBE
• Bristol Central volleyball team receives a grant from the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame (3) TBE
• Bristol Fire Department to host fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (3) TBE
• Bristol Central cross country teams run strong races at CCC Championships; look to the future with a young core of determined competitors (2) TBE
• Costumes encouraged at the 55th Mumathon (2) Press
• Bristol library hosting Halloween gala for families Saturday (2) Press
• Manross Memorial Library to host Poe portrayer ahead of Halloween (1) Press
• BE boys soccer loses tough 1-0 decision at Plainville Tuesday night (1) TBE
• BE boys soccer loses tough 1-0 decision at Plainville Tuesday night (1) TBE
• Public Works and Animal Control Building Committee on today’s city meeting calendar (1) TBE


Wednesday, October 16, 2024
• Bristol man arrested for guns, drugs (50) Press
• Terryville man killed in motorcycle crash (35) Press
• Police Blotter: October 15, 2024 (21) Police Blotter
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 15 - Central Square (6) BHS
• Plymouth shooting believed to be isolated road rage (6) Press
• Caggiano accepts ‘Trail Wars,’ takes opportunity to highlight Barnes (3) Press
• Board of Park Commissioners meets this evening (3) TBE
• WW II veteran Caminiti, who celebrated his 100th birthday Sunday, sits down for a chat with a friend (3) TBE
• Country music at Downtown Live, Carousel Museum Gala set, walking tours of Federal this Sunday (2) TBE
• Bristol Eastern boys cross country clinches CCC South championship; girls take 3rd place in conference (1) TBE


Tuesday, October 15, 2024
• Police identify motorcyclist killed in crash on Route 6 in Bristol (51) Courant
• Motorcyclist who died in Oct. 12 crash identified by Bristol Police (38) TBE
• Police Blotter: October 11, 12, 13, 14 2024 (20) Police Blotter
• Big Lots continues to close stores throughout U.S. Another CT store has joined the growing list. (13) Courant
• Walgreens is closing 1,200 stores (10) CNN
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 14 - Federal Hill (7) BHS
• Changes in store for Medicare Advantage as open enrollment starts (2) CNN
• Energy Commission to hold special meeting this evening (2) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! (2) TBE


Monday, October 14, 2024
• Broadview fire destroys garage and damages cars and homes (58) TBE
• Bob’s Sport Chalet annual ‘ski swap’ goes through Monday (9) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! (8) TBE
• Leaf peeping season is underway in CT. Here’s why you’re seeing more vibrant colors this year. (8) Courant
• Rydingsward challenges Pavalock-D’Amato in 77th (8) TBE
• Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 21 (6) TBE
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 13 - Sampler (5) BHS
• Halloween Spooktacular scheduled for Oct. 26 (4) Press
• Undefeated Newington faces tough test against 3-1 Bristol Eastern on Thursday (3) Press


Sunday, October 13, 2024
• See Bill Nye's response to Marjorie Taylor Greene's conspiracy about the weather (19) CNN
• Happy birthday, Joe! It’s quiet after a Saturday afternoon fire, and more on our shifting relationship (10) TBE
• Vance says ‘childless cat ladies’ comment was ‘dumb’ but his point stands (6) CNN
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 12 - Ives and Podesta (6) BHS


Saturday, October 12, 2024
• Bristol Police: Accident area of Oakland Street  (53) Police Blotter
• Motorcycle fatality on Oakland Street in early morning (30) TBE
• Motorcyclist dies in high-speed crash in Bristol (26) WFSB
• Motorcycle driver killed in Bristol crash; Route 6 now reopened (13) Courant
• Honoring police lives lost: Bristol dedicates memorial to two officers killed in 2022 (7) Courant
• Cruiser door served as a makeshift memorial, now it's a permanent reminder of slain officers (6) Press
• The Giamattis and some good Bristol people (3) TBE
• Bristol Police Department unveils memorial honoring Lt. Demonte and Sgt. Hamzy (3) TBE
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 11 - Witch's Dungeon (3) Press
• Berlin defeats Bristol Eastern in boys soccer, 2-0 (3) TBE
• Rockwell Park will host Walk to End Alzheimer’s (2) Press
• Bristol earns state sustainability certificate (1) Press
• Farmers Market open at 10 Main St. — rain or shine (0) TBE


Friday, October 11, 2024
• 2 arrested after prostitution complaints out of Bristol business: Police (66) Fox61
• Months-long investigation into prostitution operation on Farmington Avenue leads to arrests (25) TBE
• Bristol Police look to ID suspected porch pirate (19) Press
• City Council sets $6.75M for firehouse, and looks to buy open space (16) Press
• Police Blotter: October 10, 2024 (16) Police Blotter
• Two owners of Bristol business arrested on human trafficking charges (13) Press
• Non-fatal shooting on Conlon Street an 'isolated incident,' police say (5) Press
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 10 - Emily Sessions (5) BHS
• City receives ‘Gold Certification’ from Sustainable CT (2) TBE
• Bristol Parks and Rec receives federal matching grant for Rockwell improvements (1) TBE
• Eastern boys soccer shuts out Platt on Tuesday, 5-0 (1) TBE
• Bristol Eastern boys cross country runs to second straight City Championship on Thursday (0) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! (0) TBE
• Pokemon October promises a fun-filled month of events (0) TBE


Thursday, October 10, 2024
• Person injured following shooting in Bristol (64) WFSB
• Senior citizens will get only a small boost in Social Security benefits in 2025 (12) CNN
• America’s inflation is getting back to normal. But price problems persist (6) CNN
• Voters think America’s economy stinks. There’s nothing that will change that before the election (5) CNN
• Police Blotter: October 9, 2024 (18) Police Blotter
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 9 - Superior Electric Banner (11) BHS
• Plainville challenges Bristol to ‘Trail War’ to promote hiking, mayor accepts (8) Press
• Board of Health meets today at 3 p.m. (7) TBE
• Chamber opens nominations for small business, emerging leader awards (7) Press
• Bristol Police investigating shooting early this evening (7) TBE
• Applications for those interested in energy field are being accepted by BristolWorks! (6) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! (5) TBE
• Barnes Group bought for $3.6 billion with an eye on growing its aerospace business (5) Press
• Caminiti to be celebrated this Saturday at the American Legion and honored on Monday, ‘Joe Caminiti Day’ in Bristol (4) TBE
• Columbus Day closings in the city (4) TBE
• Bristol declares Oct. 13 'Joe Caminiti Day' as the 'American hero' nears 100 (3) Press
• Post 209 annual walk-a-thon supporting St. Vincent De Paul of Bristol and Prudence Crandall Center set Saturday (2) TBE


Wednesday, October 09, 2024
• Police Blotter: October 8, 2024 (38) Police Blotter
• Pam Tillis to perform at Downtown Live in Bristol (20) Press
• CT State Button Society finds its new home in Bristol (14) Press
• Special Police Board Meeting at 4:30 this afternoon (12) TBE
• Memorial to slain police officers to be held this weekend, library starts new children’s program on Tuesdays, plans to host veterans social in Novembe (8) TBE
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 8 - John Henry Sessions (7) BHS
• BART holds ‘Welcome Back Luncheon’ to kick off new school year (1) TBE


Tuesday, October 08, 2024
• CT company with historic roots to be sold for $3.6B. Here’s what is known (56) NewsBreak
• Bristol man killed in motorcycle crash (32) Press
• Bristol detective retires after 25 years (29) Press
• Two people accused of trying to smuggle drugs to man being held at Bristol Police Department (14) Courant
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 7 - Nathan Hale (7) BHS
• Barnes Group to be sold for $3.6 billion (6) TBE
• City council meeting preceded by Special Board of Finance meeting this evening (4) TBE
• Dogs dumped on side of CT roads symbol of larger problem: Overwhelmed shelters, ‘desperate’ people (4) Courant
• Good morning, Bristol! (2) TBE
• Residents and pets all safe after Plymouth house fire (2) Press


Monday, October 07, 2024
• Police identify motorcycle rider killed in crash in Bristol (64) NBC30
• Former warehouse turned unique art space celebrates a year in business (21) Press
• Police Blotter: October 4, 5, 6 2024 (17) Police Blotter
• Bristol Police identify motorcyclist killed on Mountain Road (11) TBE
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 6 - Cycling Trousers (7) BHS
• Good morning, Bristol! (4) TBE
• Today’s city meetings include Police Memorial Committee at 5 p.m. (3) TBE
• Rodriguez converts two-point conversion to deliver Bristol Central’s overtime win against Wethersfield (2) Press
• Chamber creates new networking group for women (2) Press
• Bristol Eastern boys tie Thomaston in soccer Saturday night, 1-1 (1) TBE
• Bristol Central cross country teams continue to impress in meet vs. Maloney and Middletown (1) TBE


Sunday, October 06, 2024
• Fatal motorcycle accident shuts down road in Bristol (26) WFSB
• Builder holds up project to allow city to pursue funding for property abutting Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve (19) TBE
• Motorcycle fatality closes Mountain Road (14) TBE
• Motorcyclist killed in motor vehicle crash in Bristol (9) Courant
• Fall is here, and TBE is making some changes (6) TBE
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 5 - Otis Tower (4) BHS
• Hydrant flushing continues Monday along Stafford Avenue (2) TBE
• Pet of the week: Mia (2) Press
• Social Connections Club announces pair of singles dances (2) Press
• Mum Festival photo contest sees growing interest (1) Press


Saturday, October 05, 2024
• Permanent display will honor Bristol officers killed in line of duty (20) Press
• Connecticut taxpayers can file directly with IRS (13) Press
• BCHS student named ‘Commended Student’ by 2025 National Merit Scholarship program (7) TBE
• ‘Like father, like son’; a shining personality; on the tube (6) TBE
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 4 - IORM Hall (5) BHS
• Clingan featured in Trail Blazers video (5) TBE
• New artist's grant will honor memory of longtime Carousel Museum director (3) Press
• Rudolewicz named ‘Firefighter of the Year’ in Bristol (2) Press
• West Cemetery Lanter Tours begin at 6 p.m. (1) TBE


Friday, October 04, 2024
• 'Overwhelming circumstantial evidence, no direct evidence" Bristol principal altered test scores, state report finds (29) Press
• Police Blotter: October 3, 2024 (13) Police Blotter
• Yankee Gas To Request 29% Rate Hike, First Since 2018 (8) CT News Junkie
• Bristol police to unveil memorial for two officers on second anniversary of their deaths (5) Courant
• Wheeler’s Annual Golf Classic raises $60,000 (5) TBE
• Report finds that Bristol principal intentionally manipulated test results (4) WFSB
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 3 - New Departure Fire Department  (4) Press
• Friends group encouraged by city plan to pursue open space grant for property bordering Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve (4) TBE
• 'Pups and Pumpkins' features dogs looking for their 'forever homes' (3) Press
• NAACP’s Annual Freedom Fund Banquet tickets on sale (2) TBE
• Dress rehearsal for Lantern Tour this evening at Bristol Historical Society (2) TBE
• St. Paul edges out New Britain girls volleyball in five sets (1) Press
• Good morning, Bristol (1) TBE


Thursday, October 03, 2024
• People are panic-buying toilet paper because of the port strike. There is no need for that (21) CNN
• Bristol girl missing, police say (15) Press
• Police Blotter: October 2, 2024 (12) Police Blotter
• Cousin of fallen Bristol Police Sgt. Alex Hamzy honoring his memory with luminaries (11) NBC30
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 2 - MacLeod's Service Station  (10) BHS
• Bristol Police to hold blood drive Friday (8) Press
• GOP state lawmakers look to clarify property tax exemption for veterans (6) Press
• Missing Bristol girl found safe (4) Press
• Missing 14-year-old returns safe (4) TBE
• Sewaddle Community Day coming this weekend (1) TBE
• DEEP urges residents to avoid conflicts with bears this fall (1) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! (0) TBE
• Economic and Community Development to meet this evening (0) TBE


Wednesday, October 02, 2024
• Police Blotter: October 1, 2024 (27) Police Blotter
• High School Scoreboard, Monday, Sept. 30 (12) TBE
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Sept 30 - Handwoven Sheet (9) BHS
• Bristol Police seek help in locating a missing 14-year-old (7) TBE
• A Mum Festival Parade wends its way through a steady rain and still thrills — more photos from the day (6) TBE
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Oct 1 - Stereoscope (5) BHS
• Code Enforcement meets this morning (3) TBE
• 5K Mum-A-Thon to be held on Sunday, October 27 at St. Paul High School (2) TBE
• Maloney defeats Bristol Eastern boys in soccer Monday, 2-1 (2) TBE
• Bristol NAACP branch hosting blood drive, screens (1) Press
• St. Paul hoping to reach $30K goal with walkathon (1) Press
• Lantern tours return this weekend, Lake Compounce Phanton Fall Fest underway (1) TBE


Tuesday, October 01, 2024
• Retiring Bristol sanitarian reflects on family's legacy of service (26) Press
• Police Blotter: September 30, 2024 (17) Police Blotter
• All are welcome — Saturday at this year’s Mum Festival in pictures (14) TBE
• Bristol celebrates 62nd annual Mum Festival (11) TBE
• United Illuminating signals it’s seeking increase in CT electric rates. It wants $105M new revenue (6) Courant
• State’s minimum wage will increase (6) Press
• Walkathon for suicide, domestic violence awareness set for Rockwell Park (3) Press
• Mum Festival opening ceremonies — in pictures (3) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! (2) TBE
• City meetings include Ordinance Committee public hearing at 4:45 p.m. (1) TBE
• Pet of the week (1) TBE
• Connecticut receives national recognition for digital governing (1) Press






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