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Bristol, Area, State News - August 2026

•   News for:  Saturday, August 08, 2026   •

‘We leave with full hearts’: Brian’s Angels homeless outreach in Bristol closes ...
Posted By: WTNH, (15 Views), Breaking News!
Bristol, other areas hit by downed trees, power outages amid severe weather
Posted By: WTNH, (11 Views), Breaking News!
Police Blotter: 8.03.2026
Posted By: Police Blotter, (24 Views)
Historical Society - Bristol Preserved, August 7 - Michaels Jewelers
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (17 Views)
New Italian restaurant on Main Street heading for Aug 17 opening
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (11 Views)
Memorial Boulevard closed between Main and Mellen streets
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)
Historic site defaced, senator’s populist pitch and tourists abound: CT politics...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)
Lollipops K.I.S.S. among featured vendors at this week’s Bristol Farmers Market
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)
Photo of the week: Little League Baseball fields ready
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)
Donate garden surplus at ‘Bristol Grows Together’ collection Sunday from 11 am t...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)
Letter to the editor: Spotted Lantern Fly invasive, requires action
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)
City meeting calendar: Week of Aug 10 to Aug 13, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF...
Posted By: Bristol Press, (15 Views)
FUTURE INVESTMENT: City, school, project leaders celebrate Northeast MS completi...
Posted By: Bristol Press, (7 Views)
‘Living History’ program features Civil War actors
Posted By: Bristol Press, (1 Views)
Check out the latest real estate transactions in CT in every town
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (1 Views)
Bristol's mayor points out downtown parking options after recent growth in the a...
Posted By: Fox61, (13 Views)


•   News for:  Friday, August 07, 2026   •

Police Blotter: 8.02.2026
Posted By: Police Blotter, (32 Views)
Historical Society - Bristol Preserved, August 6 - Loveland's Appliances
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (8 Views)
New Little League fields in Bristol set to enhance the Little League experience
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (10 Views)
Lost SNAP? What to know about CT grocery card benefit
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)
Recalls raised in Board of Education meeting Wednesday
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)
Bristol Health acquires new $1.7M GE machine
Posted By: Bristol Press, (10 Views)
Pro wrestling show at Boys & Girls Club this Saturday
Posted By: Bristol Press, (10 Views)
Blues stave off elimination, force Game 3 against Sanford in NECBL semis
Posted By: Bristol Press, (1 Views)
Revolution Wind is on track to deliver energy to Connecticut. The $6.2B project ...
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (2 Views)
Downtown Bristol is booming, attracting even more businesses to open up
Posted By: Fox61, (15 Views)


•   News for:  Thursday, August 06, 2026   •

Police Blotter: 8.01.2026
Posted By: Police Blotter, (35 Views)
Historical Society - Bristol Preserved, August 5 - Bristol Furnace & Sheet Metal...
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (7 Views)
Memorial Military Museum, Every name has a story. Sgt Frank Kwiakowski
Posted By: Memorial Military Museum, (4 Views)
CT adopts new cellphone and screen time guidance for schools
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)
Offensive explosion leads to Bristol Blues victory over Newport
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)
City meetings: Thursday, Aug 6, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
FLOODING PRECAUTIONS: Bristol officials monitoring flood zones, encouraging resi...
Posted By: Bristol Press, (11 Views)
Bristol man charged by North Haven police with possession of child pornography
Posted By: Bristol Press, (11 Views)
Minimum wage set to increase to $17.48
Posted By: Bristol Press, (7 Views)
Chamber golf tournament has new date after rain flooded out original schedule
Posted By: Bristol Press, (3 Views)
Blues trounced by Sanford in NECBL Divisional Championship round Game 1
Posted By: Bristol Press, (0 Views)
You likely won’t see police near CT election sites this year. Here’s why
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (3 Views)


•   News for:  Wednesday, August 05, 2026   •

Bristol’s run at Little League Softball World Series comes to end
Posted By: WTNH, (10 Views)
What a Catch!!!
Posted By: ESPN, (9 Views)
Police Blotter: 7.31.2026
Posted By: Police Blotter, (29 Views)
Historical Society - Bristol Preserved, August 4 - J. M. Judson Co.
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (7 Views)
Memorial Military Museum, Every name has a story. Stg John Quinto
Posted By: Memorial Military Museum, (1 Views)
Office of Corporation Counsel says Board of Ed chair recall petitions null and v...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (6 Views)
Hard Rock band ‘Spirit Shake’ at Rockwell’s Rockin’ Out summer concert this even...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)
Josh Elliott brings ‘black sheep’ instinct to gubernatorial challenge
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)
Hydrant flushing will continue in area of Shrub Road over to Morning Side and Co...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)
City meetings: Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF..
Posted By: Bristol Press, (9 Views)
Group planning to honor women who served
Posted By: Bristol Press, (3 Views)
Bristol’s dream run comes to an end at Little League Softball World Series
Posted By: Bristol Press, (1 Views)
SLAMMING TO THE SEMIS: Francuzenko’s grand slam powers Blues past Newport, into ...
Posted By: Bristol Press, (1 Views)
Driver pleads no contest in Bristol crash that killed two pedestrians on Pine St...
Posted By: Other, (8 Views)
Bristol Little League softball's Lucy Kalat earns SportsCenter praise for catch ...
Posted By: Other, (1 Views)
Bristol man charged with possession of child sexual abuse material
Posted By: WTNH, (25 Views)


•   News for:  Tuesday, August 04, 2026   •

Police Blotter: 7.30.26
Posted By: Police Blotter, (32 Views)
Historical Society - Bristol Preserved, August 3 - Jon Marie
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (10 Views)
Memorial Military Museum, Every name has a story. T/Sgt Charles Hatley
Posted By: Memorial Military Museum, (2 Views)
Nearly 18,900 CT children have lost SNAP benefits over past year
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (5 Views)
Blues defeat the Gulls with the help of Bristol grads
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)
Hydrant flushing will continue in area of Stevens Street and Strawberry Hill Roa...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)
City meetings: Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)
Citizens Academy back in Bristol this September
Posted By: Bristol Press, (5 Views)
Spirito leads shutout effort, Crowley, Chance go deep as Blues force Game 3 vs. ...
Posted By: Bristol Press, (4 Views)
Bristol Little Leaguers fall in World Series opener to Owensboro (Ky.)
Posted By: Bristol Press, (3 Views)
Businesses flock to growing CT downtown. New ice cream shop and pizza restaurant...
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (7 Views)


•   News for:  Monday, August 03, 2026   •

Police Blotter: 7.29.26
Posted By: Police Blotter, (29 Views)
Historical Society - Bristol Preserved, August 2 - Gagnon Studio & Barber Shop
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (13 Views)
Mayor’s column: How much do you know about your City charter?
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (8 Views)
Lamont’s fiscal success rests on foundation laid by Malloy, others
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)
City meetings: Monday, Aug 3, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)
10th annual Wine, Women & Watches event at American Clock & Watch Museum
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Debate over license plate readers flares in CT. Towns ditched them; law enforcem...
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (7 Views)


•   News for:  Sunday, August 02, 2026   •

Police Blotter: 7.28.26
Posted By: Police Blotter, (39 Views)
Historical Society - Bristol Preserved, August 1 - Forestville Pharmacy
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (17 Views)
WATCH NOW: 2026 Supreme Court Lookback
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)
‘End of summer’ September TBE poetry challenge
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Poem: ‘Arbor mundi’
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Boys and Girls Clubs’ CEO pays visit to Bristol, honors OM Keystones Association
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Healthcare workers in CT say they face assault and abuse. ‘Emotional trauma and ...
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (4 Views)


•   News for:  Saturday, August 01, 2026   •

Police Blotter: 7.27.26
Posted By: Police Blotter, (25 Views)
Historical Society - Bristol Preserved, July 31 - Bristol Theatre
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (16 Views)
Memorial Military Museum, Every name has a story. Roger W. Hunt
Posted By: Memorial Military Museum, (3 Views)
Rich Farm Ice Cream at Bristol Farmers Market
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (4 Views)
Photo of the week: Little League softball champions celebrate, plus bonus photos
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)
Blumenthal’s bill, mental health grants, Electric Boat: CT politics news
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)
Early voting begins Monday for Democratic primaries
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)
City meeting calendar: Week of Aug 3 to Aug 6, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
OM KEYSTONE RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION: Boys & Girls Club president celebrate...
Posted By: Bristol Press, (3 Views)
Blues complete regular season with 22-20 record; begin playoffs on Saturday
Posted By: Bristol Press, (2 Views)


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