10+ hour, 32+ min ago  (95+ words) Posted By: Staff April 2, 2026 Artemis II made a stunning debut against a dark sky, orange glow propelling it forward. Nine days before splashdown. Rain through noon with temperatures from a low of 40F to a high of 50F. On this day in…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (256+ words) Posted By: David Fortier April 20, 2025 April is Poetry Month, so TBE is including links to poems for those who might be inclined to start their day with an adventure of sorts or who are simply curious. There will be links…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (721+ words) Posted By: David Fortier September 22, 2025 A few weeks ago, my niece asked my wife Teresa and me to babysit her two children, ages 1 and 3. We were happy to do it, and I was a little afraid. We have not been…...

10+ hour, 32+ min ago  (159+ words) Posted By: David Fortier April 2, 2026 April is Poetry Month, so TBE is including links to poems for those who might be inclined to start their day with an adventure of sorts or who are simply curious. There will be links…...

10+ hour, 32+ min ago  (505+ words) Posted By: Jack Krampitz April 2, 2026 The Connecticut Special Olympics Winter Games were held on February 29 and March 1. Eversource in Windsor was the site for cross country skiing. The Bristol team had a total of 11 cross country skiers competing in the…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (561+ words) Posted By: Laura Bailey April 1, 2026 A little bit of clouds and drizzle could not dampen the spirits of volunteers, staff, neighbors and family members who gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut's (HFHNCC) latest…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (115+ words) Posted By: Staff April 1, 2026 Spoiler alert'it is April Fools" Day. Be prepared! (Yes, it is "s" apostrophe.) What is a little rain toward the end of the day, especially after a long cold, very cold, winter, on a day when…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (236+ words) Posted By: David Fortier April 1, 2026 April is National Poetry Month, so TBE is including links to poems for those who might be inclined to start their day with an adventure of sorts or who are simply curious. There will be…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (686+ words) Posted By: David Fortier December 22, 2025 Brian's Angels' new bike program saw 13 bicycles given to members of the local homeless community in its launch event this past Friday afternoon'and more bicycles are on the way. "With these bikes, they can get…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (237+ words) Posted By: Staff June 20, 2025 In the words of the great musical, "Oklahoma," "June is busting out all over!" It finally feels like June. For some, that is great; for others, torture. Make sure you have sunscreen available. The alternative is…...