We all struggle with our demons; the good in us, the bad, the difficult. Sometimes we win and carry on. And sometimes we check out
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The Joe And Mario Show, Ganim Returns To Statewide Ambition
Joe Ganim’s in the 2018 race for governor, an exploratory phase anyway. Now what? He raises money while waging a parallel campaign to qualify for
Read moreOIB Rewind: Fireworks Break Out At 1989 Democratic Convention
On this July 4th weekend we salute the fireworks at the July 1989 Democratic Town Committee endorsement session for mayor, just a few weeks away
Read moreThe Mayoral Campaign Really Starts Memorial Day Weekend
The late OIB correspondent John Gilmore said mayoral elections do not begin in earnest until Memorial Day. Well here we go, time to take inventory.
Read moreGilmore Recalled Frank McGee Shooting The Streetlights Of Irish Politics
OIB rewind: There’s something special about old-time political scribes from 35 years ago who remember the days kissing the keys of Underwood typewriters and editors
Read moreWill It Take A Court Ruling To Force Funding Fairness Of City Schools?
Anniversaries tied to landmark legal rulings provide platforms for politicians and government officials to take inventory about the past, present and future. The 60th anniversary
Read moreIs The Connecticut Post Part Of “The Oppressive Machinery?” If You Haitz Newspaper Coverage, Call Henry
Journalism in general, and print media specifically, ain’t what it used to be. How in creation does the daily newspaper covering the state’s largest city
Read moreJohn Gilmore, Newspaperman, OIB Correspondent, Friend To Bridgeport
UPDATE: Services will take place Monday 10:30 a.m. at St. James Church, Stratford. Calling hours Sunday 3-7 p.m. at Larson Funeral Home, 2496 North Avenue.
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