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News From Monday, September 01 2025 To Tuesday, September 30 2025

Wednesday, September 17, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 09.09.2025 (11) Br Police
• Police Blotter: 09.10.2025 (3) Br Police -  New

• Good morning, Bristol! Wednesday, Sept 17, 2025 (9) TBE
• Hoppers hike through Kame Trails set Sunday, Sept. 21 at 10 am (4) TBE
• Health fair at Bristol Senior Center Thursday, Sept 18 (2) TBE
• Accident on Route 229 closes King Street this morning (2) TBE -  New
• Why CT’s congressional map looks odd, but is not a gerrymander (1) TBE
• Friends of Library to hold ‘Pop up’ book sale, a first, weekend of Sept 26-Sept..... (1) TBE
• Meetings on the city calendar: Wednesday, Sept 17, 2025 (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - September 16 - Adolph Stefanik (4) BHS

• UConn Health in talks to buy Bristol Hospital (17) BP
• Bristol student completes Eagle Scout project: 'Gaga Ball' pit at West Bristol ..... (7) BP
• Bristol Eastern boys drop home game to East Hartford; St. Paul volleyball wins (2) BP
• Bristol Central volleyball tops Southington for second straight win; St. Paul, ..... (1) BP
• Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it weighs rate cuts (1) BP

• Teenager taken to hospital following crash on Route 229 in Bristol (0) HC -  New

• 17-year-old struck by vehicle on Route 229 in Bristol: police (5) NBC30 -  Breaking, New

• Teen struck by driver in Bristol; King Street closed (8) WFSB -  Breaking, New

• 'Golden Tickets': Two CT roller coasters ranked among the best in the world (21) CTInsider


Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 09.08.2025 (19) Br Police

• City Council reviews projects, Joint Board hears from comptroller about wrappin..... (19) TBE
• Bristol Eastern soccer team defeats Wolcott Tech on a night honoring Coach Bill..... (7) TBE
• Goods Morning, Bristol! Tuesday, September 16, 2025 (6) TBE
• COVID cases in Connecticut rose in August (5) TBE
• Bristol Central and St. Paul both post volleyball victories on Monday (3) TBE
• Pokemon Go tournament makes unforgettable memories (3) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Tuesday, Sept 16, 2025 (2) TBE
• Eastern girls soccer shuts out Middletown on Monday (1) TBE
• Wheeler receives a Hartford Courant Top Workplaces 2025 Award (0) TBE
• Meetings on the city calendar: Tuesday, Sept 16, 2025 (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - September 15 - Paul Allaire (2) BHS

• Bristol PD: Apparent lobby urinating incident ‘not what it is perceived as’ (29) BP
• Bristol duo to represent Team USA at Special Olympics (8) BP
• A LEGACY OF SOCCER: Bristol Eastern soccer coach Sweet honored for years of ded..... (2) BP
• Local duo to represent Team USA at Special Olympics (1) BP

• Connecticut in talks to buy three local hospitals (12) HC
• Kissing bug known for transmitting disease is spreading across US. What’s the r..... (6) HC

• Lake Compounce Phantom Fall Fest Kicks off Sept. 20 (2) Patch


Monday, September 15, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 09.07.2025 (30) Br Police

• Insurance department approves double-digit rate hikes for 2026 health plans (16) TBE
• A 30-year anniversary party and more on the TBE candidate forum (11) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Monday, Sept 15, 2025 (7) TBE
• City meetings on the calendar: Monday, Sept 15, 2025 (2) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - September 14 - George Whitmore (5) BHS

• Original E.T. head highlights new Witch’s Dungeon sets (9) BP


Sunday, September 14, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 09.06.2025 (26) Br Police

• Lamont endorses potential state investment in Connecticut Sun (6) TBE
• A chaotic second half breaks the Guilford Grizzlies way as they defeat Bristol..... (4) TBE
• Bristol Central wins, St. Paul loses in Friday volleyball action (3) TBE
• E.O. Smith defeats Bristol Co-Op swim team Friday (1) TBE
• City meeting calendar: Monday, Sept 15 to Friday, Sept 19 (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - September 13 - Maude Peck (5) BHS

• Eastern drops opener to Guilford, 28-18, but takes away plenty of positives (6) BP

• Homelessness rises in CT. That means more people living in places ‘not meant fo..... (7) HC

• Man wanted in connection to New Britain homicide arrested in Meriden (5) WFSB


Saturday, September 13, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Department is aware of a nationwide social media trend of people claimin..... (15) Br Police
• Police Blotter: 09.05.2024 (26) Br Police

• Photo of the week: New James Riordan Playground on Federal Hill Green (7) TBE
• After Charlie Kirk shooting, pleas for peace in CT, amid some fears (2) TBE
• Bristol Eastern boys soccer struggles in 3-0 loss to E.O. Smith on Thursday (1) TBE
• CT emissions rose in 2023 but cars, homes ran cleaner (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - September 12 - Albert Orefice (5) BHS

• Man wanted for domestic assault arrested in Bristol (25) BP
• Bristol Schools tabs new finance director (8) BP
• Fall Family Fest returns in October (7) BP
• Bristol students eligible for free breakfast, lunch (7) BP
• James Riordan Playground refresh part of ongoing park upgrades (5) BP


Friday, September 12, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 09.04.2025 (31) Br Police

• Police officers on Farmington Avenue early this morning (34) TBE
• Wanted fugitive apprehended in Bristol Thursday (21) TBE
• Glastonbury sweeps Bristol Central in volleyball on Wednesday (7) TBE
• Reminiscing with Sheila: Fun at Rockwell Park in the 1930s and 1940s (5) TBE
• Friends of Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve to hike heart of the ‘Hoppers’ this Satu..... (4) TBE
• How are CT schools funded? What to know about the ECS formula (3) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Friday, Aug 12, 2025 (3) TBE
• September in Pokémon GO: A month of surprises, shadows and shiny hunts (2) TBE
• Plantella Expo at Bristol Boys and Girls Club Sunday, Sept 14, beginning at noo..... (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - September 11 - Emil Funk (4) BHS

• Bristol is paving these roads this fall (22) BP
• Bristol Central volleyball falls to defending CCC champ Glastonbury (6) BP
• St. Paul girls soccer drops battle to talented Holy Cross team (3) BP
• Bristol Central, Newington lives up to the billing as both teams show plenty of..... (2) BP
• Local leaders condemn political violence (1) BP

• Mother Suing Private West Hartford School After Teacher's Arrest: Lawsuit (12) Patch


Thursday, September 11, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Married at Chili's? CT couple exchanges vows over Triple Dipper (24) MSNBC

• Police Blotter: 09.03.2025 (31) Br Police

• Bristol Public Schools offers free breakfast and lunch to all students (16) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Thursday, Sept 11, 2025 (10) TBE
• Library directors approve policies to meet new state requirements, Friends to h..... (7) TBE
• Democrat lawmakers ask CT judicial branch to ban ICE arrests at courthouses (3) TBE
• BC football travels to Newington, kicking off challenging schedule (2) TBE
• Meetings on the city calendar: Thursday, Sept 11, 2025 (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - September 10 - Chester Roberts (9) BHS

• Local high school slate kicks off with two Thursday, three Friday games (3) BP


Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 09.02.2025 (32) Br Police

• 14-year-old reported missing early this morning (29) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Wednesday, Sept 10, 2025 (9) TBE
• Community-wide fundraiser begun to replace scoreboard at Bristol’s indoor pool (6) TBE
• Survey: CT businesses face growing uncertainty, unease amid policy shifts (6) TBE
• BC volleyball beats South Windsor in four sets on Monday (3) TBE
• Central and Eastern cross country teams compete in Avon on Tuesday with many ru..... (3) TBE
• Eastern girls soccer suffers tough loss at Conard on Tuesday (2) TBE
• The Bristol C0-OP swimming and diving team capture their second win of the year..... (2) TBE
• St. Paul volleyball team defeats Watertown in four sets on Tuesday for first wi..... (2) TBE
• Cemetery Commission considers first budget, sets date for lantern tours and Wre..... (2) TBE
• Woodland High girls soccer dominates against St. Paul, winning by a score of 7-..... (2) TBE
• Bristol Eastern and Plainville boys battle to a 1-1 tie in soccer Monday night (2) TBE
• City meetings on the calendar: Wednesday, Sept 10. (1) TBE
• Mum Festival photo contestants can drop submissions at Bristol Historical Socie..... (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - September 8 - Charles T. Treadway (9) BHS

• Bristol man sentenced for drug trafficking, loan fraud (12) BP
• Bristol plans regular 'Coffee with the Superintendent' meetings (4) BP
• US high school students continue decline in math and reading (4) BP
• BC girls too much for Manchester, improve to 3-0; Bristol girls’ swimming co-op..... (4) BP
• US death rate dropped back to pre-Covid levels in 2024, CDC report says (4) BP

• Bristol man accused of raping girl thousands of times pleads guilty to sexual a..... (37) WTNH


Tuesday, September 09, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 09.01.2025 (22) Br Police

• Bristol Eastern volleyball wins first match of the season with a 3-2 thriller o..... (6) TBE
• Bristol World War II veteran takes part in opening ceremonies at new museum hon..... (4) TBE
• Central volleyball sweeps Farmington in a rematch of last year’s state champion..... (3) TBE
• St. Paul volleyball team loses three set match to WCA in closely fought stanzas (2) TBE
• City meetings on the calendar: Tuesday, Sept 9, 2025 (1) TBE
• CT’s indexed minimum wage going to $16.94 in January (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - September 8 - Charles T. Treadway (4) BHS

• Lantern tours offer look at Bristol’s past (14) BP
• Police warn of scammer pretending to be Bristol officer (12) BP
• Local WWII vets showcased in mobile museum (6) BP
• High school football season set to begin with busy week ahead (1) BP
• Bristol raising money to replace DMAC scoreboard (1) BP
• Animal abuse in Conn. rises by 37%, officials say (0) BP
• Bristol Eastern, Plainville boys battle to the final whistle in 1-1 draw (0) BP
• St. Paul boys soccer rallies to force draw against WCA; girls fall to Woodland (0) BP
• Imagine Nation open house to showcase school readiness program (0) BP

• Fleeing driver hit police vehicle in Bristol: police (14) NBC30

• Bristol Man without valid pistol permit arrested after being found with gun (49) WFSB

• Bristol Road Resurfacing and Repairs (28) Bristol
• Eversource 2025 Natural Gas Construction (15) Bristol


Monday, September 08, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 08.31.2025 (28) Br Police

• In TBE interview, Zoppo-Sassu seeks to complete unfinished work, check taxes (13) TBE
• In TBE interview, Caggiano says city at turning point (13) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Monday, Sept 8, 2025 (5) TBE
• A CT special session? Lawmakers agree on issues — just not solutions (0) TBE
• Meetings on city calendar: Monday, Sept 8, 2025 (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - September 7 - Ruth Crockett (4) BHS

• City seeks developer for last Centre Mall parcel (17) BP

• A company running 1,700 school buses in CT and RI wrote a book. It’s passing ou..... (2) HC
• CT state parks are booming. How officials are looking to make them even more fu..... (1) HC


Sunday, September 07, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Bristol native graduates Hartford Fire Academy, joins East Hartford Fire Dept (18) TBE
• Report: More CT families slipping toward poverty (8) TBE
• Early Learning Center at Imagine Nation to host open house on Wednesday, Sept 1..... (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - September 6 - Philip Ferraro (14) BHS

• Sweet Revenge: Bristol Central knocks off Farmington in rematch of 2024 Class L..... (2) BP

• New accusations arise in CT utilities fight against state regulators. Sworn tes..... (7) HC


Saturday, September 06, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Bristol Connecticut Police Department - PRESS RELEASE (49) Br Police
• Police Blotter: 08.30.2025 (39) Br Police

• Update: Farmington Avenue accident victim in stable condition (37) TBE
• The Bristol Park Department announces schedules for upcoming performances at Do..... (14) TBE
• Incumbent Sue Tyler in run for 3rd term to continue ‘open door’ policy, to addr..... (7) TBE
• City meeting calendar: Monday, Sept 8 – Friday, Sept 12, 2025 (2) TBE
• Revolving loan fund replenished and retooled (2) TBE
• CT and RI to sue Trump administration over Revolution Wind (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - September 5 - Henry Murphy (4) BHS

• Cafe finds success amid downtown renewal (29) BP
• Woman stable after being hit by two cars while crossing Farmington Ave. (19) BP
• Local therapist plans ‘Boot Camp’ for men’s mental health (6) BP
• Southington I-84 overpass named for Pelletier (2) BP


Friday, September 05, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Trump admin sued by developers and two states after stopping work on nearly com..... (9) MSNBC

• Trump DOJ is looking at ways to ban transgender Americans from owning guns, sou..... (5) CNN

• Police Blotter: 08.29.2025 (32) Br Police

• Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck on Farmington Avenue (11) TBE
• Pokémon GO September 2025 events bring celebrations, raids and shiny surprises (7) TBE
• Ordinance committee meeting decides against gas station generators (5) TBE
• Traffic box art project is focus of Arts & Culture Commission meeting (4) TBE
• High School sports scoreboard, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 (4) TBE
• Bristol Eastern boys soccer opens 2025 season with a 5-0 shutout of Southington (4) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Friday, Sept 5, 2025 (2) TBE
• Reminiscing with Sheila: ‘Josie, the riveter’ (2) TBE
• CT lawmakers hear from auditors, DCF on missing kids report (1) TBE
• Bristol Central volleyball loses to Fairfield Warde in first match of the seas..... (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - September 4 - Wendle Hatch (4) BHS

• Bristol PD offers incentive for officer transfers (10) BP
• ‘Women and Girls Outdoor Adventure Day’ in Bristol (5) BP
• State’s minimum wage to increase to $16.94 this January (4) BP
• Energy company sues Trump administration for stopping work on wind farm (1) BP
• St. Paul girls' soccer wins season opener over Torrington; volleyball falls to ..... (1) BP

• Woman in critical condition after being struck by vehicle in Bristol (40) WFSB


Thursday, September 04, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 08.28.2025 (34) Br Police

• Special Olympics Connecticut moving headquarters to Bristol (20) TBE
• High School sports scoreboard, 9/3 (8) TBE
• Fall leaf bag collection begins mid-October (5) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Thursday, Sept 7, 2025 (3) TBE
• Jillian Gilchrest joins field seeking to topple Rep. John Larson (2) TBE
• Jase Koczur leads Bristol Eastern boys cross country in tri-Meet performance in..... (2) TBE
• Bristol Central cross country teams open season with a meet at Rockwell Park on..... (1) TBE
• Eastern girls open cross country season going 1-2 in Simsbury (1) TBE
• Meetings on the city calendar: Thursday, Sept 4, 2025 (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - September 3 - Roger Lemieux, Sr. (3) BHS

• Bristol Health opening new Collins Road Medical Center (20) BP
• Jukebox Bingo this Saturday to support Post 209 (4) BP
• Main Street Community Foundation accepting applications for variety of grants (3) BP
• Conn. pushes back after Trump tells states no ‘gender ideology’ in sex ed mater..... (2) BP
• Bristol Central volleyball drops season opener against Fairfield Warde (1) BP
• Bristol Eastern fires on all cylinders in season-opening win against Southingto..... (0) BP

• CT's minimum wage is going up. Here's by how much and why (10) HC
• Some hunting seasons start this month in CT. Officials say there are some impor..... (8) HC


Wednesday, September 03, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 08.27.2025 (29) Br Police

• Good morning, Bristol! Wednesday, Sept 3, 2025 (9) TBE
• FDA approves updated COVID shots with limits for some people (7) TBE
• Miss Mum pageant contestants have time to sign-up (3) TBE
• Main Street Community Foundation opens fall grant cycles with mid-September, ea..... (1) TBE
• City meeting calendar: Wednesday, Sept 3, 2025 (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - September 2 - Walter Porch (3) BHS

• Freshman Rossi records hat trick as BC girls soccer rolls past Conard in opener (7) BP
• Program explores WWII effort in Bristol homefront (6) BP
• Feds cancel $679 mil for offshore wind as attacks on industry continue (3) BP
• BE girls soccer finds tough sledding in opener, falls to Rocky Hill, 4-0 (1) BP
• Crazy Brew Bash celebrating 10 years (1) BP


Tuesday, September 02, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 08.26.2025 (30) Br Police

• Good morning, Bristol! Tuesday, Sept 2, 2025 (6) TBE
• ICE arrests, deportations in CT up sharply in Trump’s second term (4) TBE
• City meetings on today’s calendar: Tuesday, Sept 2, 2025 (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - September 1 - Henry Wilcox (5) BHS

• MAYOR'S CORNER: Connecticut’s property tax problem, and a local solution (26) BP
• Express Auto opens in former Frank’s space (21) BP
• State’s last two Iwo Jima survivors to be honored at Golden Kielbasa (10) BP


Monday, September 01, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 08.25.2025 (27) Br Police

• Good morning, Bristol! Monday, Sept 1, 2025 (5) TBE
• CT starts AI-driven ‘virtual power plant’ energy storage program (3) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 31 - Amanda Miller (6) BHS

• Powerball jackpot jumps to an estimated $1.1 billion after no winning tickets i..... (6) WFSB

• ESPN employees have lamented living in Bristol, Conn., practically since the co..... (31) Other


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Sunday, August 31, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 08.24.2025 (37) Br Police

• Something for Sunday: ‘Bob’s bits’ — Bob Montgomery’s final column (16) TBE
• A candidate forum and new sidewalks (12) TBE
• What are baby bonds? Here’s what to know about the CT program (9) TBE
• A Sunday read: A nostalgic visit to Dudley-Zero-Two-Zero (3) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 30 - St. Anthony Roman Catholic..... (10) BHS


Saturday, August 30, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 08.23.2025 (33) Br Police

• Photo of the week: St. Vincent De Paul Mission (12) TBE
• Eversource South Street work to continue through September, with final work com..... (8) TBE
• After HB 5002 veto, Lamont not invited to YIMBYtown conference (5) TBE
• For local farmers, the Bristol Farmers Market builds personal connections year ..... (3) TBE
• Meetings on city calendar: Monday, Sept 1 – Friday, Sept 5, 2025 (2) TBE
• Bristol Farmers Market open rain or shine, Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 (1) TBE
• Wheeler to pursue combining services for improved outreach to Torrington and No..... (1) TBE
• Hydrant flushing in Ronzo Road and Lois Street area begins Sept 2, 2025 (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 29 - Arthur Marsh (6) BHS

• Classic rock rules Downtown Live! fall lineup (15) BP
• Explore local history at fall Barnes Museum events (5) BP
• Duty-free no more: Tariff exemption ends for parcels worth $800 or less (1) BP


Friday, August 29, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 08.22.2025 (30) Br Police

• Planning commission moves multi-family development off Wolcott Street to hearin..... (12) TBE
• Diversity Council to hold first-ever cash mob event in support of area restaura..... (9) TBE
• Reminiscing with Sheila: ‘War Front,’ excerpts from World War II book (6) TBE
• A US tariff exemption for small orders ends Friday. It’s a big deal for CT smal..... (5) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Friday, Aug 29, 2025- Music Edition (5) TBE
• Fire calls for the week ending Aug. 25, 2025 (3) TBE
• City Hall and transfer station closed Sept. 1 for Labor Day (0) TBE
• City meeting calendar: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 28 - Bertha Clark (4) BHS

• Wheeler looks to join with Torrington health center (6) BP
• Bristol schools seek hosts for visiting students from Spain (2) BP

• Bristol City Council Meeting (Video) - 08/12/25 (5) Council


Thursday, August 28, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 08.21.2025 (25) Br Police

• Back to school by the numbers (12) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 (8) TBE
• School lunch program focus of Finance Board at latest meeting (7) TBE
• As school year begins, Bristol educators look ahead with hope, wariness. Concer..... (6) TBE
• City meeting calendar: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 (3) TBE
• CT gets $53M in farm disaster funds; applications could open in fall (2) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 27 - Arthur Russell (9) BHS

• Tough to swallow: The Trump administration’s approach to food safety gets even ..... (6) BP
• A PIRATE'S LIFE: St. Paul Falcons standout pitcher Dagata commits to East Carol..... (3) BP

• Amid funding uncertainty, CT community health centers weigh merger (10) Other


Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Grouped by Source
• 2 children dead, 17 injured in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting (10) MSNBC

• Police Blotter: 08.20.2025 (36) Br Police

• Name of motorcyclist in fatal crash on Sunday released (44) TBE
• Property tax increase stirs debate in Bristol (17) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 (9) TBE
• Veterans’ Stand Down event set for Friday, Sept. 19, with 6 locations across th..... (6) TBE
• Emails: Lamont sought counsel as HB 5002 housing bill opposition erupted (4) TBE
• Getting started in the arts: AI and creativity (3) TBE
• City meeting calendar: Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 26 - Dorothy Manchester (11) BHS

• Bristol man fatally shot in New Britain (13) BP
• Police identify man killed in Bristol motorcycle crash (11) BP
• Mum Festival returns for 63rd year next month (11) BP
• Democrats demand Trump resume New England offshore wind project (7) BP
• Bingo fundraiser at Polish Club to benefit Mum Festival (2) BP
• Bristol Central girls’ soccer team looking to make big jump forward in 2025 (1) BP


Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 08.19.2025 (35) Br Police

• What to know about the CT Alert emergency notification system (9) TBE
• Zoning holds special meeting to add finishing touches to new regulations (5) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 (4) TBE
• City meeting calendar: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 25 - Rebelle Carpenter (6) BHS

• Motorcycle driver killed in Bristol crash on Sunday (37) BP
• Enjoy authentic food, imported beverages and more at German Fest (20) BP
• Trump halts work on New England offshore wind project that’s nearly complete (5) BP
• Senior program returning to Shepard Meadows Equestrian Center (4) BP
• Week ahead: High school scrimmages in full swing as season nears (1) BP
• St. Paul senior Cappetto helps lead Falcons team aiming to make big leap in 202..... (0) BP


Monday, August 25, 2025, Grouped by Source
• ‘Sneakflation’: How Trump’s tariffs are gradually raising costs for American co..... (12) CNN

• Police Blotter: 08.18.2025 (19) Br Police

• Code enforcement hearings include properties on Wolcott, Pine and Broad streets..... (21) TBE
• Fatal crash off Burlington Avenue involves motorcyclist. Accident under investi..... (17) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 (6) TBE
• CT’s coffers are swelling, but towns are feeling the pinch (3) TBE
• City meeting calendar: Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 24 - George Bartholomew, Jr. (6) BHS

• Bristol to block 'non-educational' YouTube videos on school computers (4) BP
• Federal appeals panel upholds Connecticut’s assault weapons ban (2) BP
• Main St. Foundation to award $30k for 30th anniversary (0) BP

• Bristol man shot and killed in New Britain over the weekend (26) WFSB
• 1 dead following motorcycle crash in Bristol (39) WFSB
• Gov. Lamont speaks out against federal halt on Revolution Wind Project (2) WFSB

• Planned Maintenance at the Broad Street Pump Station August 25 - August 29 (3) Bristol

• Man dies after motorcycle crash in Bristol (36) WTNH


Sunday, August 24, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 08.17.2025 (40) Br Police

• ICE arrests 65 people in CT in four-day operation (15) TBE
• A Sunday read: Bristol and Forestville during World War II. A history of the Fo..... (4) TBE
• School is on the way. A video with some tips on handling information tsunami. (2) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 22 - Robert Manross (6) BHS

• NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE (22) BP


Saturday, August 23, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 08.15.2025 (41) Br Police
• Police Blotter: 08.16.2025 (35) Br Police

• Parks superintendent presents overview of ‘Homeless Encampment Policy’ being de..... (30) TBE
• After CTECS illegally denied admission to many, state will require regular repo..... (9) TBE
• Main Street Community Foundation to honor founders at 30th anniversary celebrat..... (5) TBE
• Bristol Chorale invites new singers to join rehearsals in early September (3) TBE
• Bristol Central grad joins chart-topping artists at Black Bear Music Festival o..... (3) TBE
• Bristol veteran, Nelligan, receives merit awards for service to country (2) TBE
• City meeting calendar: Monday, Aug. 25 – Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 (1) TBE
• Bristol Farmers Market opens at 10 a.m. (1) TBE

• Tankfarm offering propane discounts in Bristol (6) BP
• BREWFEST’S BACK: Food, music and brews on tap at Muzzy (3) BP

• AMAZING K9 DUOS: Bristol police's K9 Hero named 'officer of the year' (15) WFSB
• European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over import tariffs (3) WFSB

• Bristol Kindergarten Teacher Creates A Caring Start At Greene Hills School (11) Patch


Friday, August 22, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 08.14.2025 (30) Br Police
• Police Blotter: 08.13.2025 (27) Br Police

• City to pursue grant for ‘pocket’ park downtown (19) TBE
• How to beat Eternamax Eternatus in Pokémon GO (4) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 (3) TBE
• Annual walk for peace to be held Saturday on Federal Hill Green (3) TBE
• Reminiscing with Sheila: The Black Sheep Award (3) TBE
• CT Rep. Corey Paris threatened after ICE reposts call to file charges (3) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 21 - Frank Hall (4) BHS

• Details for CITY OF BRISTOL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM (4) BP

• Larson Presents Bristol Veteran with Meritorious Service Medal and Legion of Me..... (7) Bristol


Thursday, August 21, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 08.11.2025 (44) Br Police
• Police Blotter: 08.10.2025 (39) Br Police
• Police Blotter: 08.12.2025 (25) Br Police

• Bristol native participates in Pokemon world champions (16) TBE
• Murphy calls for CT ban on private equity ownership in health care (6) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 (3) TBE
• City meeting calendar: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 20 - Barbara Doyle (6) BHS

• Bristol Chorale to begin fall open rehearsals (7) BP
• No injuries reported in late-night Southington house fire (6) BP
• Improved transparency, communication among Bristol Schools' goals for new schoo..... (5) BP
• ‘Kiss a Pig’ fundraiser returns to Bristol (0) BP

• CT man arrested after allegedly abandoning stolen vehicle in Target parking lot (25) HC


Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 08.08.2025 (47) Br Police
• Police Blotter: 08.09.2025 (22) Br Police

• Bristol Police seek public’s help locating missing juvenile (25) TBE
• Shared road symbols appear on downtown streets and Rockwell Park area (14) TBE
• 9th annual Kiss-A-Pig Contest kicks off with 9 contestants vying for Daisy’s at..... (4) TBE
• BrewFest Weekend returns to Muzzy Field on the first weekend of September (4) TBE
• Meetings on city calendar: Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 (1) TBE
• CT delegation seeks millions in earmarks amid funding uncertainty (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 19 - Michael Rimcoski (10) BHS

• Notice of Public Hearing The Housing Authority, City of Bristol (5) BP
• Bristol student joins ‘Creative Writing Abroad’ trip to Florence (2) BP
• EQUESTRIAN CELEBRATION: Shepard Meadows marks 20 years (1) BP
• Get ready for school with the Mayor’s Pencil Hunt (0) BP

• Firefighters battle blaze at Southington home following reports of explosions (7) HC

• Overnight fire involving propane tank destroys Southington home (11) WFSB

• 'We do it for the kids': Teachers pay out of pocket, share online wish lists fo..... (3) Fox61


Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 08.07.2025 (36) Br Police
• Police Blotter: 08.06.2025 (35) Br Police

• Good morning, Bristol! Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 (7) TBE
• What is diquat? Here’s what to know about herbicide at the center of debate in ..... (5) TBE
• Hydrant flushing to continue on Redstone Hill Road and adjacent streets (2) TBE
• Library’s fall programming features authors from throughout the state (2) TBE
• Meetings on city calendar: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 18 - William Calder (7) BHS

• State of Connecticut Court of Probate, Bristol-Plymouth Probate Court NOTICE (30) BP
• NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF (21) BP
• What to know about Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula seized by Russia (6) BP
• DK Movement 5k to benefit youth program (1) BP
• BALL HAWK: BE’s Albert helping set the tone for Lancers team that will hold not..... (1) BP
• Scoops for Troops: ‘Heroes Golf Classic’ raises $25k for veterans, first respon..... (1) BP


Monday, August 18, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: 8.05.2025 (32) Br Police
• Police Blotter: 8.04.2025 (30) Br Police

• A Sunday read: Brian’s Angels’ 10th anniversary has success stories (12) TBE
• Heating aid in CT expected to increase this winter (7) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 (7) TBE
• Updated: Bristol Police seek help locating missing 16-year-old; youth located (5) TBE
• Blood drive in memory of Colin McFadden from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug..... (3) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 17 - Lawrence Moran (6) BHS

• Bristol entrepreneur, 11, making scented slime (9) BP
• Brian’s Angels marks 10 years of lending a hand (4) BP
• EASTERN REGIONAL CHAMPS: Bristol 11U softball all-stars enjoy unforgettable sum..... (1) BP

• The state and CT municipalities test water for safety. Impacts more likely as c..... (4) HC
• Stronger, bigger Hurricane Erin forecast to create dangerous surf along US coas..... (1) HC

• Police: 16-year-old Bristol boy found (6) WFSB


Sunday, August 17, 2025, Grouped by Source
• CT receives letter from AG Bondi alleging ‘sanctuary policies,’ demanding respo..... (17) TBE
• Missing youth located, Silver Alert ended (10) TBE
• Bristol’s 11U softball All-Stars roll over competition on way to championship (6) TBE
• City meeting calendar: Monday, Aug 18 – Friday, Aug 22, 2025 (3) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 16 - Adaline Newell (5) BHS


Saturday, August 16, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Kosta Diamantis trial witness list includes many former CT officials (35) TBE
• Zoning Commission votes down proposed temporary structure amendment (11) TBE
• Bristol Beef puts state climate-smart CT agriculture grant to good use (8) TBE
• Bristol Farmers Market opens at 10 a.m. at 10 Main (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 15 - Armand Messier (4) BHS

• Details for NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR TIERED PROJECTS AN..... (15) BP
• STEEPLES AND STAPLES: St. Matthew Church opts for quiet service over flash (11) BP
• 'The Pumpkin King's Market' at Bristol Bazaar (8) BP
• American Legion Auxiliary answers call for school supplies (2) BP


Friday, August 15, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Saturday’s Rockwell Park Summer Festival once again features record number of v..... (12) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 (6) TBE
• Brian’s Angels to mark 10th anniversary with open house from noon to 5 p.m. tod..... (5) TBE
• Sen. Blumenthal visits CT resident in ICE detention (3) TBE
• Reminiscing with Sheila: The homefront — World War II (part 3) (2) TBE
• Softball champions and Miss Connecticut’s Teen acknowledged at City Council mee..... (2) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 14 - Dudley S. Ingraham, Sr. (5) BHS

• How to get kids back on a school sleep schedule (2) BP
• Dunphy's Ice Cream and BPD donating to Special Olympics (1) BP
• Blood drive Monday in memory of Colin McFadden (0) BP


Thursday, August 14, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Bristol Police Dept. seeks help locating missing youth (16) TBE
• Pokémon GO hits the world stage at the 2025 Pokémon World Championships (9) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 (8) TBE
• City council seeks to limit number of smoke, vape shops (5) TBE
• Comptroller reports higher revenue for city than expected a year ago (5) TBE
• City and Board of Education meeting calendar: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 (2) TBE
• City meeting calendar: Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 13 - Fred Annis (2) BHS

• NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF.. (18) BP
• Health dept.: Reworld still too noisy despite upgrades (8) BP
• RUNNING WITH PURPOSE: BE senior Bashaw ready to lead Lancers as he aims for mil..... (7) BP
• A journey of self-discovery and ghosts of Conn. on tap at the library (6) BP
• 2025 CTL CHAMPIONS: Bristol Shock top CCR Angles in 11-inning thriller to captu..... (4) BP
• Council wants to stop 'clustering' of smoke shops in Bristol (2) BP

• Bristol Magazine Summner 2025 (17) Bristol


Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Grouped by Source
• What’s it like inside an overdose prevention center? We went to RI to find out. (7) TBE
• New weekly podcast to cover Bristol high school sports in depth every Sunday (5) TBE
• Norwich firm chosen as architect for Animal Control Building (4) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 12 - Leander Rockwell (9) BHS

• Sales Tax-Free week starting again, with school year around the corner (10) BP
• LEADING BY EXAMPLE: BC’s Lawson poised for big senior season as he helps lead t..... (7) BP
• Bristol Blues' Hunt named NECBL Manager of the Year for 2025 (0) BP

• Mystery object appears in sky over Connecticut (8) WFSB


Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Tariffs, economic turmoil behind decision to pull large battery-storage facilit..... (18) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 (8) TBE
• Meetings on city calendar: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 11 - Albert Gurske (4) BHS

• Bristol PD seeking Hyundai theft suspect (11) BP

• The City of Bristol is seeking bids for on demand No Dig sewer rehabilitation s..... (9) HC

• Bristol police seek suspected vehicle thief (20) WFSB

• Bristol Roadway Shared Bike Symbols (19) Bristol

• Minor injuries reported in Bristol rollover crash (16) WTNH


Monday, August 11, 2025, Grouped by Source
• You've got mail no more: AOL to shutter dial-up internet service (8) USA Today

• Altercation at Rumba Lounge leads to arrest (23) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 (7) TBE
• EPA cancels $7 billion Biden-era grant program to boost solar energy (6) TBE
• Meetings on today’s city calendar: Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 (4) TBE
• Gov. Lamont activates extreme hot weather protocol beginning today, Monday, Aug..... (3) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 10 - Martha Gaylord (6) BHS

• Bristol Shock advance to CTL title game, seeking first championship since 2015 (6) BP
• Military Museum program a salute to Bristol’s WWII effort (3) BP
• Bristol man accused of stabbing at Rumba Lounge on Sunday (3) BP
• Miss Amazing: Desjardins wins National Spirit Award at summit (2) BP

• CT sees major increase in 2024 beverage container redemption rates after bottle..... (8) HC


Sunday, August 10, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Trump’s mass deportation campaign may lay waste to the Bill of Rights (6) MSNBC

• Restaurants are under threat as costs skyrocket and consumers cut back (19) CNN

• When does the body really start aging? The answer may surprise you. (14) USA Today

• Legislators mull how CT should react to One Big Beautiful Bill (4) TBE
• A Sunday read: ‘They said’ and more on tech (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 9 - Caro Gray (4) BHS

• Man charged after stabbing at Bristol nightclub (20) WFSB

• Bristol man arrested for assault at dance club (17) WTNH


Saturday, August 09, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Builders move on from Bristol Village proposal with buyout from state and city (40) TBE
• What will new Medicaid, SNAP work requirements look like in CT? (16) TBE
• Bristol Farmers Market open today under clear skies (6) TBE
• ECD campaign to promote Bristol to young people enters 2nd phase (2) TBE
• City meeting calendar: Monday, Aug. 11-Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 8 - Alice Curtiss (8) BHS

• They met in 1946, now this Bristol couple is celebrating 79 years of marriage (15) BP
• Wine, Women & Watches fundraiser returns to Clock & Watch Museum (8) BP
• Lake Compounce to retire holiday lights after this year (7) BP
• Main Street awards $160k to local orgs (2) BP


Friday, August 08, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Friends of the Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve thrilled with city’s purchase of lan..... (13) TBE
• New schools’ superintendent sets goals for academic year (11) TBE
• Pokémon GO celebrates 9th anniversary with surprises, speculation and shadowy n..... (4) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 (3) TBE
• Lamont to spare UConn, CSCU from required spending cuts (2) TBE
• Reminiscing with Sheila: World War II (Part 2) — The home front (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 7 - Nathan Birge (6) BHS

• Property revaluation underway in Bristol (22) BP
• What to know about ESPN’s new streaming service and its deals with the NFL and ..... (7) BP

• CT theme park announces end to 175-year beloved family tradition (11) HC

• Lake Compounce ending Holiday Lights event after 2025 season (11) WFSB


Thursday, August 07, 2025, Grouped by Source
• The levies now in effect are the highest tax Americans will have to pay on fore..... (13) CNN

• What is a lead service line? Where they’re located and why they’re unsafe (18) TBE
• Open space properties among issues raised at conservation commission meeting Mo..... (10) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 (9) TBE
• City meeting calendar: Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 6 - Josephine Downs (6) BHS

• President Trump’s new tariffs take effect, targeting dozens of trading partners (4) BP


Wednesday, August 06, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Main Street Community Foundation awards over $160,000 to 50 organizations in th..... (10) TBE
• CT DCF to open new treatment centers for foster kids (6) TBE
• Hydrant flushing shifts to Wolcott Street, Allentown Road and Greystone Avenue ..... (5) TBE
• City and Board of Education meeting calendar: Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 (4) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 5 - Robert Stack (9) BHS

• ProHealth office unites docs under one roof (11) BP
• Justice Department calls Connecticut a ‘sanctuary’ state (4) BP

• Vaccine skepticism spreading but Connecticut tops immunization rates. What to k..... (6) HC


Tuesday, August 05, 2025, Grouped by Source
• CT tax receipts keep pouring in — after lawmakers wrap their work (9) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 (6) TBE
• DeWayne K. Wynn, Jr. Joins Democratic slate for Bristol’s 1st District City Cou..... (2) TBE
• City meeting calendar: Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 4 - James Murray & John Gavin, ..... (6) BHS

• Ellie Wilson to be honored as Hometown Hero at 63rd Mum Festival (7) BP
• Potential for lower gas prices in weeks ahead (5) BP
• Barnes Aerospace buys ATI in East Hartford (4) BP

• Bristol Magazine Summer 2025 Edition (14) Bristol


Monday, August 04, 2025, Grouped by Source
• EPA chief defends move to repeal 2009 finding that pollution endangers human he..... (6) CNN

• Missing 13-year-old located, Bristol Police Dept. reports (17) TBE
• 8-year-old from Bristol heads to National American Miss competition this fall (15) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 (7) TBE
• Rep. John Larson is focused on Social Security, despite challenges (5) TBE
• City meetings on the calendar: Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 (4) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 3 - Jesse Judson (7) BHS

• Oldest public building in Bristol getting a facelift (34) BP
• Imagine Nation to benefit from Stop & Shop reusable bags this month (4) BP
• Troop 1425 embarks on West Virginia trek (3) BP
• Audio tour aims to make Clock & Watch museum more accessible (1) BP

• Opinion: Federal environment deregulation means dirtier air in CT (4) HC


Sunday, August 03, 2025, Grouped by Source
• A Sunday read: Reading on a screen (6) TBE
• Bronin opens campaign against Larson: ‘We don’t have time to wait’ (4) TBE
• City meeting calendar: Aug. 3-7, 2025 (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 2 - Charles Hyde (6) BHS

• Blues see season come to an end with shutout losses to Martha’s Vineyard (3) BP

• Fallen Plainville firefighter remembered as loving husband, brother, and friend (3) HC


Saturday, August 02, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Silver Alert issued for 13-year-old. Bristol Police seek assistance locating yo..... (15) TBE
• 2nd youth reported missing. Silent Alert issued. (14) TBE
• Photo of the week: Rockin’ Out at Rockwell summer music series (13) TBE
• CT’s job growth has been stagnant. New report says wage equity would help (4) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - August 1 - E. Bartlett Barnes (5) BHS

• Vibert remembered as ‘champion’ for Bristol schools (8) BP
• WWII veteran shares meories, artifacts with great-granddaughter (5) BP


Friday, August 01, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Democrats, Republicans announce endorsed slates for 2025 election (9) TBE
• Reminiscing with Sheila: Memories of World War II — Part 1 (6) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 (4) TBE
• CT forced to ‘ration’ EV rebates ahead of expiring federal tax credits (4) TBE
• Bristol Farmers Market opens Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 10 Main (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - July 31 - James Kenyon (6) BHS

• Page Park pickleball tournament canceled due to lack of interest (22) BP
• 'Go to Marv': Maple End Package Store celebrates 80 years (10) BP
• Wynn running for first district Council seat (4) BP
• More than 20 Democratic-led states sue Trump admin. over Planned Parenthood fun..... (3) BP
• PENNANT FEVER: Blues begin NECBL postseason with series against Martha’s Vineya..... (3) BP
• Rockwell Park Summer Festival brings late summer fun for 13th year (3) BP


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