Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch, squeezed by political pressure and an electorate angry over unfulfilled promises, abruptly resigned today setting in motion a special election for
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I Need Reminding, Plus: Tuition For Students
Memo to me: . Thank OIB readers for surpassing 15,000 page views in just two weeks of the new site. . Perform Google search for
Read moreKiss Me, Baby! Plus: Earth To Mayor And Dodd’s House Call
Don’t ya just love blackmail photographs of politicians? Bushy kissing Joe Lieberman (or was it the other way around?), this one kissing that one. Yuck,
Read moreBudget Blues And Idol Worship, Plus: Dodd And Finch On Housing
Vote for a tax increase? It’s a sticky question, especially when you’re running for public office on the heels of a budget vote. This is
Read moreFavorite Game In Town, Plus: Happy Bunny Rabbit
Hey all, happy bunny day. I’ll be around this weekend doing what I normally do–cooking! I’ll be checking in from time to time. See you
Read moreMother Goose’s Boy, Plus: What Finch Should Do
Don’t mess with Mother Goose! That’s one of the lessons that Mayor Bill Finch should digest following another embarrassing loss with the resurrection of Mario
Read moreWhy Finch Doesn’t Want Mario, Plus: “Strong-arm Tactics”
Note: The vote to select Bridgeport’s Democratic town chairman is scheduled for Tuesday night at Schwaben Hall on Horace Street. Should be a hoot! Predictions anyone? What
Read moreBattle Of The Skunks, Plus: Skinny On Mario And Finch On The Phone
First things first, congratulations to new State Senator Rob Russo, sworn in by Gov. Jodi Rell on Friday. Russo will represent residents in Trumbull and
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