The war of words between the two principle candidates in the Sept. 12 primary had another back-and-forth this week, as Mayor Edward O’Brien accused challenger Nancy Rossi of inaccuracies in a recent story in the Voice. The two sparred last week over … [Read more...] about Rossi misrepresents facts: O’Brien
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A sporting life
By Mark Vasto Syndicated Columnist As I sit here burning the retinas out of my eyes trying to see the total eclipse occur (if only that darn cloud would move out of the way), my mind shifts to thoughts of Evel Knievel. Millennials do not … [Read more...] about A sporting life
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: For a second summer and many nights recently, a large group of 8-10 teenagers have truck homes and parked moving vehicles with explosive charges and fireworks. Many charges were rocket-propelled, illegal and very loud. … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Historian’s corner
Joe Minnix (far left) West Haven Road Race, July, 1986 As we approached the finish line of a road race one hot summer day, Joe and I spotted a young fellow about half our age who was wearing his high school track team's uniform shirt. We … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner