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Bristol, Area, State News - April 2026

•   News for:  Friday, April 10, 2026   •

Police Blotter: 04.08.2026
Posted By: Police Blotter, (4 Views)
Egyptian-themed programs leading up to Author Luncheon event
Posted By: Bristol Press, (0 Views)


•   News for:  Thursday, April 09, 2026   •

Police Blotter: 04.06.2026
Posted By: Police Blotter, (28 Views)
Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - April 8 - JP Grennan & Sons
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (9 Views)
Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - April 7 - Suchodolski Funeral Home
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (7 Views)
Memorial Military Museum Every name has a story, James J. Caroll
Posted By: Memorial Military Museum, (1 Views)
Finance chair’s plan to end school deficits would raise taxes 8.3%, exceed spend...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (8 Views)
CT bottle bill concerns prompt legislation that could return rate to 5¢
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (7 Views)
Good morning, Bristol! Thursday, April 9, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)
Inland Wetlands approves permit for Riverside Avenue data center
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)
Connor Murtaugh shines on the mound as Bristol Eastern baseball shuts out E.O. S...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)
Bristol Eastern boys track team dominates season opener
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)
Jacob Longo leads St. Paul to dominant 14-1 victory over Wilby
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
American Clock & Watch Museum seeks photos to accompany workers’ oral histories
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Day 9 — National Poetry Month selections
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
City meetings: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
St. Paul, Bristol Eastern baseball, Bristol Central softball pick up victories
Posted By: Bristol Press, (2 Views)
Need a summer job? Parks and Rec is hiring
Posted By: Bristol Press, (2 Views)
MILESTONE MOMENT: St. Paul’s Kozlak collects 100th career hit as Falcons roll pa...
Posted By: Bristol Press, (1 Views)
Boys & Girls Club selling karate for youth sessions
Posted By: Bristol Press, (0 Views)


•   News for:  Wednesday, April 08, 2026   •

Police Blotter: 04.05.2026
Posted By: Police Blotter, (18 Views)
Memorial Military Museum Every name has a story, Alexander H. Merriman
Posted By: Memorial Military Museum, (5 Views)
Downtown Live unveils diverse fall 2026 lineup at Rockwell Theater
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (7 Views)
Bristol Sports Hall of Fame honors record number high school students on Sunday,...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (7 Views)
Good morning, Bristol! Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (4 Views)
St. Paul girls golf team loses to East Granby Monday afternoon
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)
Field events propel Bristol Central girls track to narrow victory over Simsbury
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Bristol Central boys track opens dual meet season with 81-69 victory over Simsbu...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Eastern baseball uses 1st inning explosion to open rout of East Hartford
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Dominant pitching Leads St. Paul to 1st win on Monday
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
In final weeks of CT session, AI policy bills come into focus
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
City meetings: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Day 8 — National Poetry Month selections
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Historical Society offering cemetery tour
Posted By: Bristol Press, (7 Views)
Police recognize dispatchers who shine as the first, first responders
Posted By: Bristol Press, (3 Views)
Library to host event with author, US Navy vet, kidney transplant survivor
Posted By: Bristol Press, (3 Views)
Bristol falters in fourth quarter in season-opening loss to Immaculate
Posted By: Bristol Press, (2 Views)
Bristol Eastern baseball picks up first win of season, 10-2 over East Hartford
Posted By: Bristol Press, (0 Views)
Aldi to open second store in Bristol later this year, making 34 in state
Posted By: CTPost, (8 Views)


•   News for:  Tuesday, April 07, 2026   •

Police Blotter: 04.04.2026
Posted By: Police Blotter, (28 Views)
Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - April 6 - Vallee's Shoe Repair Service
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (9 Views)
New challenge for downtown success: Parking concerns
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (17 Views)
CT expanding program for Head Start child care, housing assistance
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)
City meetings: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)
Bristol Police Department highlights lifesaving role of dispatchers
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)
Bristol Arts & Culture Commission approves public art, museum exhibit funding
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)
BAIMS drone team qualifies for regionals, launches fundraising effort
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)
Good morning, Bristol! Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)
Day 7 — National Poetry Month selection
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Post 209 founder Woodin dies peacefully after the community helped out
Posted By: Bristol Press, (7 Views)
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF
Posted By: Bristol Press, (3 Views)
Bristol Eastern softball drops opener to Lewis Mills; BC picks up road win over ...
Posted By: Bristol Press, (1 Views)
St. Paul blanks Wolcott, 7-0 to pick up first win of season
Posted By: Bristol Press, (0 Views)
CT Sen. Murphy blasts Trump: He ‘has created a disaster for the whole world’
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (3 Views)
Bristol's Chuck Woodin, American Legion Charter Member, Dies
Posted By: Other, (6 Views)


•   News for:  Monday, April 06, 2026   •

Police Blotter: 04.03.2026
Posted By: Police Blotter, (19 Views)
Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - April 5 - Caldor, Inc.
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (12 Views)
City advances plans to purchase Chippanee Golf Club
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (19 Views)
Letter to the editor: Opposing city purchase of Chippanee Golf Course
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (12 Views)
Mayor’s column: Is Peter Really robbing Paul? Or is the system just really broke...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (11 Views)
Good morning, Bristol! Monday, April 6, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (5 Views)
Naugatuck wins season opener over St. Paul with a walk off run in the 7th
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)
Windsor dominates Bristol Eastern in season debut
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
City meetings: Monday, April 6, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Day 6 — April is National Poetry Month
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Bristol Central Track teams excel at Tammy Schondelmayer Invitational in Bloomfi...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
BE falters in middle innings in loss to Windsor; defending state champ St. Paul ...
Posted By: Bristol Press, (3 Views)
Bristol Central girls' lacrosse looking to take positive steps this season
Posted By: Bristol Press, (0 Views)
McCulloch homers twice as St. Paul rolls past Ansonia in opener
Posted By: Bristol Press, (0 Views)
Popular CT restaurant owners say goodbye after 40 years
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (12 Views)
CT electricity rates should drop on May 1. Lawmakers are trying to reduce power ...
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (4 Views)
Story of birth of CT’s ESPN will be showcased in a documentary Monday night
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (1 Views)
A new discount retailer is coming soon to Bristol
Posted By: CT Scoop, (7 Views)


•   News for:  Sunday, April 05, 2026   •

Crew member from downed F-15 jet ‘safe and sound’ after rescue in Iran
Posted By: CNN, (9 Views)
Police Blotter: 04.01.2026
Posted By: Police Blotter, (33 Views)
Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - April 4 - Arruth Home Decorator
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (7 Views)
Spring rains and frog migrations: a perilous journey
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (7 Views)
DHS shutdown, HB 8002, State of the Bears: CT politics news
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)
What to know about Lamont’s plan to expand CT vaccine authority
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)
Words matter and how we use them is something to consider–again and again–and pr...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)
Day 5 — April is National Poetry Month
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
UConn men’s basketball is back in national championship game after Final Four wi...
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (1 Views)


•   News for:  Saturday, April 04, 2026   •

Police Blotter: 03.31.2026
Posted By: Police Blotter, (27 Views)
Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - April 3 - J. Rosenblatt Furniture & Yor...
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (4 Views)
Photo of the week: Farmington Avenue heading east
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (8 Views)
Stamford developer selected to lead redevelopment of historic Sessions building
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (5 Views)
CT on pace for tiny $6 million budget deficit, Comptroller projects
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)
Bristol to begin hydrant flushing program Monday
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)
Day 4 — April is National Poetry Month
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
City leaf collection begins Monday, April 6, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
City meeting calendar: Week of April 6 to April 9, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Author Luncheon to have Egyptian theme and feature Fiona Davis
Posted By: Bristol Press, (4 Views)
Vets can connect with horses at free program
Posted By: Bristol Press, (3 Views)
Young Bristol Central baseball team ready to embrace challenges
Posted By: Bristol Press, (1 Views)
Coming off great season in 2025, BE girls' lacrosse aims for more success
Posted By: Bristol Press, (0 Views)


•   News for:  Friday, April 03, 2026   •

Police Blotter: 03.30.2026
Posted By: Police Blotter, (31 Views)
Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - April 2 - Quinion/Quinoco
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (7 Views)
The CT Sun is leaving. The sale has raised deeper questions.
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (5 Views)
Finance board reviews comptroller’s plan trimming $10M from education, fire budg...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (4 Views)
Reminiscing with Sheila: Easter memories
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)
Good morning, Bristol! Friday, April 3, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)
Bristol to host CT poets at Manross Memorial Library on Saturday, April 11, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)
Spring sports set to begin; Previewing Bristol Central’s and Bristol Eastern’s b...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Strike a pose: Fashion Raid Day brings stylish Pokémon to Bristol Gyms
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Day 3 — April is National Poetry Month
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
St. Paul softball enters 2026 season with plenty of talent, high expectations
Posted By: Bristol Press, (6 Views)
GOOD SAMARITAN SLASHED IN PARK: Man arrested after using box cutter on person wh...
Posted By: Bristol Press, (3 Views)
Govs to explore nuclear energy
Posted By: Bristol Press, (0 Views)
ALL-PRESS GIRLS: Bristol Central’s Riemer earns Player of the Year; All-Press te...
Posted By: Bristol Press, (0 Views)
Community supporting Post 209 founder who is battling Stage 4 cancer
Posted By: Bristol Press, (0 Views)
Southington baseball/softball, St. Paul baseball ranked in preseason GameTimeCT ...
Posted By: Bristol Press, (0 Views)
FINAL: Bristol Central Golf Falls to South Windsor in Season Opener
Posted By: Bristol CT Sports, (6 Views)


•   News for:  Thursday, April 02, 2026   •

Bristol man accused of slashing bystander with boxcutter
Posted By: WTNH, (17 Views)
Police Blotter: 03.29.2026
Posted By: Police Blotter, (21 Views)
Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - April 1 - Central Drug
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (3 Views)
Good samaritan injured in Bracket Park attack
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (19 Views)
Electronics recycling at Bristol Eastern High Saturday, April 4, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (4 Views)
Good morning, Bristol! Thursday, April 2, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)
Citizenship ceremonies in CT imbued with mixed emotions amid ICE crackdown
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)
New England governors unite to advance nuclear energy and strengthen regional po...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Bristol Special Olympians excel in the CT Winter Games
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Day 2 — April’s National Poetry Month selections
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
City meetings: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
There’s two chances to reel in some fish, as Legion is hosting kids’ derby
Posted By: Bristol Press, (3 Views)
Spring Sports Are Back: Spring sports season begins Saturday for some local team...
Posted By: Bristol Press, (3 Views)
Young BE softball team embracing new roles as they embark on 2026 season
Posted By: Bristol Press, (1 Views)
All Press Boys: St. Paul’s McMahon earns Player of the Year honors; All-Press te...
Posted By: Bristol Press, (1 Views)
Bristol Sports Schedule for Thursday
Posted By: Bristol CT Sports, (2 Views)


•   News for:  Wednesday, April 01, 2026   •

DEVELOPING: Investigation at Brackett Park
Posted By: Bristol Dispatch Live, (20 Views)
Police Blotter: 03.28.2026
Posted By: Police Blotter, (29 Views)
Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - March 31 - Bradlees
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (12 Views)
Memorial Military Museum Every name has a story. David M. Hutchinson
Posted By: Memorial Military Museum, (4 Views)
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on Bristol home for local family
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (7 Views)
Lake Compounce celebrates 180th season with new attractions, upgrades and events
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (5 Views)
School crisis drills in CT get rules and standards with new law
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (4 Views)
Good morning, Bristol! Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)
Day 1 — April is National Poetry Month
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
City offices closed Good Friday, April 3, 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)
Featured ‘BLESSING TO BECOME A HOMEOWNER’: Habitat For Humanity, family breaks g...
Posted By: Bristol Press, (9 Views)
First Student bus operations will continue as usual
Posted By: Bristol Press, (4 Views)
Bristol schools offering support after Plainville tragedy
Posted By: Bristol Press, (2 Views)
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF
Posted By: Bristol Press, (2 Views)
‘BLESSING TO BECOME A HOMEOWNER’: Habitat For Humanity, family breaks ground on ...
Posted By: Bristol Press, (0 Views)
Condo owners face hikes in taxes and private fees. A CT city is looking for ways...
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (4 Views)


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