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Stowe Center explores independence in Black abolitionists’ stories
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (594+ words) by Reginald David, CT Mirror August 14, 2026 There is the Declaration of Independence Americans learn about in school, the one signed in Philadelphia in 1776 and celebrated every July 4. Then there are thousands of more personal, individual declarations of independence that came…...
Bristol Stories: If not for Lake Compounce
13+ hour, 58+ min ago (328+ words) Editor’s note: The following is in response to a new feature, “Bristol Stories,” which asks readers to share their particular Bristol story. Forestville native Jon Lobaczewski is the first to answer the call for submissions. His is an enthusiastic, ebullient,…...
Come Sunday morning! A bear ambled down the driveway
14+ hour, 15+ min ago (601+ words) A bear ambled down our driveway and then into the neighbors backyard. We waited for it to amble back out. Rather, it must have climbed the back fence and ambled off, because it never reappeared. I called the Bristol Police,…...
Bristol Police seek public’s help locating missing 17-year-old
14+ hour, 37+ min ago (127+ words) Sunday, August 16, 2026 A Silver Alert has been issued for a 17-year-old, who is described as a habitual runaway, Bristol Police Department said in release early this morning. Brian Schaller has been reported as missing since 10:40 p.m. the night of Aug. 15. Schaller…...
Residents’ SNAP benefits stolen by online hackers, summer updates from Youth & Community Services
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (475+ words) Saturday, August 15, 2026 Welcome to our new website! An increase in the online hacking of residents’ SNAP benefits was reported by Bristol Community Services Coordinator Jeffrey Arduini Wednesday night at the Youth and Community Services Commission meeting. In addition, Arduini presented…...
Leon Eugene Plouffe Jr, 93
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (185+ words) Saturday, August 15, 2026 Welcome to our new website! It is with sorrow, that the family of Leon Eugene Plouffe Jr., 93, announce his peaceful passing at The Pines in Bristol, on August 12, 2026. Leon “Gene” was the eldest son of the late Leon…...
Missing 71-year-old man found
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (92+ words) Saturday, August 15, 2026 Welcome to our new website! Robert Harper, the 71-year-old Bristol man missing since Aug. 10, has been located, the Bristol Police Department reported last night in a short statement. The Bristol Police Department is pleased to report that Robert…...
Robert E Perron Jr, 33
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (224+ words) Saturday, August 15, 2026 Welcome to our new website! Robert E. Perron, Jr., 33, of Bristol passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday August 8, 2026. He was born on September 25, 1992 in Bristol, the son of Brenda (Landeen) Perron and the late Robert E. Perron, Sr....
New recreation supervisor at Parks Recreation Youth & Community Services
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (294+ words) Saturday, August 15, 2026 Welcome to our new website! Bristol resident, Madison Fostervold, has been named recreation supervisor, Bristol Parks Recreation Youth and Community Services announced earlier this week. Fostervold, who most recently served as recreation program assistant, succeeds Amry Shelby, who…...
Photo of the week: Excavation 1st step to new playground
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (79+ words) The Bristol Edition Welcome to our new website! Before you go! Support local news in Bristol, CT The Bristol Edition is an independent, nonprofit online newspaper dedicated to keeping Bristol informed and engaged. Your donation helps us deliver meaningful stories,…...