Bristol mulls expanding its police district

Bristol residents in March could weigh in on whether to expand the Bristol Police Department’s coverage area to include the entire town.

Bristol’s Lawrence Memorial Library sees a lot of community members come through its doors in the summer months. Now, those patrons will have another space at the library to hang out and attend programs.

Diversity. Elderly. Peanut Allergies. Gulf of Mexico. Those are some of the words and phrases that have popped up on objects around Bristol.

Three conservation commissions in the Bristol area have been awarded grants that will support projects in their communities, from removing invasive species to increasing access to birdwatching materials.

A well-loved Bristol ice cream place is back for the summer.

The Bristol Farmers Market will feature wares from a new group of vendors this year — local youths.

Local law enforcement officers routinely respond to calls dealing with community members experiencing mental health crises. 

Megan Walsh and Silas Clark share several interests, particularly when it comes to growing food and building community. It makes sense then that the duo is building on those passions together through their work at the Bristol Collaborative Campus, or BCC, … (read more)

Crews in Bristol on Wednesday were wrapping up repairs to a slope failure on West Street, west of the Village Creeme Stand.

This week, May 18-24, is National Emergency Medical Services Week. It is an opportunity to recognize and honor the essential services EMS professionals provide to their communities nationwide.

Crews on Monday are repairing landslide to keep road safe; motorists may be rerouted during maintenance activities.

Bristol’s Lawrence Memorial Library will offer a different take on the traditional summer reading challenge this year. The library is readying for LML LEGENDS, a summer challenge that will encourage patrons of all ages to pursue literacy explorations that … (read more)

A new partnership between the town of Bristol and the local school district’s Expanded Learning Program aims to promote a sense of belonging and civic engagement among local youth.

Bristol officials have decided they will keep Briggs Hill Road closed indefinitely and turn back Federal Emergency Management Agency funding designated for repairs to the road.

The historic three-story building at 19-21 Main St. was constructed by Noble F. Dunshee in the early 1870s. It initially housed Dunshee’s dry goods store and another business, a meeting hall, and apartments. Throughout the years, it’s been home to busines … (read more)