ToquiNotes

Posted on February 21, 2026

Editor's Note I: This blog first ran in October of 2013. With the Feb. 15 passing of Robert Duvall, it seemed appropriate...

Posted on February 14, 2026

Editor's Note I: Please note that this blog appears, verbatim, as it did in 2017 when it first ran for those that find...

Posted on February 07, 2026

Well before Richard “Tiny” Grimes became the Bridgeport Public Works Director, he remembers getting lessons on a regul...

Posted on January 31, 2026

EDITOR'S NOTE I: Updated with information from Dr. Theodore Kress. Thank you Dr. Kress. When people think back...

Posted on January 24, 2026

Editor's Note I: This blog ran nearly 10 years ago, in August of 2016. For anyone who has a loved one battling dem...

Posted on January 17, 2026

There may be some confusion for those reading this blog. The only point of that confusion is that it may seem like a s...

Posted on January 10, 2026

Editor's Note: A blog that ran in November was a blog from many years ago. That original blog drew so many comments th...

Posted on December 20, 2025

EDITOR'S NOTE: This blog first ran prior to Christmas 2016. This is one of the most beautiful stories I've ha...

Posted on December 13, 2025

For whatever reason, the whole idea of shopping for Christmas takes a bit of fun out of the whole holiday experience....

Posted on December 06, 2025

Bridgeport’s OG, or rather DOG, had a birthday this week. Connor, the beloved therapy dog and trusty sidekick of...

Posted on November 22, 2025

You might find it hard to believe by looking at me, but at one time I was a very picky eater. Of course, after obliter...

Posted on November 15, 2025

I am not certain when, or even how, I met Lester "Les" Filicsky. I would imagine, based on his background, during my t...

Posted on November 08, 2025

Editor's Note I: This blog ran more than three years ago. Although not a derailment, the recent train collision wi...

Posted on November 01, 2025

Editor's Note: This blog ran more than eight years ago. And it drew so many comments on restaurants I missed that a se...

Posted on October 25, 2025

I do not want to pretend that I comprehend what goes into a rate case study done by the Public Service Commission of W...

From the Bench: As Coaching Longevity Wa...

For the last time, on Friday, Feb. 20, Bridgeport High School Jan Grisso stood at the edge of the pool serving as the...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: Bridgeport High's 2008 Girl...

Bridgeport High School's swimming program has a long and rich history of winning under the guidance of Jan Gris...

Posted by Dick Duez
It's Happening: Sweet Story of Cornersto...

When the word “chocolatier” comes to mind, I think of Jacques Torres - or Willie Wonka. That was until earlier t...

Posted by Julie Perine
The Grapevine: Two Harrison County Ashtr...

Mary Barney was recently able to preserve a bit of history as she was out visiting yard sales and shops carrying secon...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen
ToquiNotes: City's Connection to Robert ...

Editor's Note I: This blog first ran in October of 2013. With the Feb. 15 passing of Robert Duvall, it seemed appropriate...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Off the Shelf: Work Out Your Body and Mi...

Did you know you can work out your body as well as your mind at the library? We have several free wellness events you...

Posted by Angela Spatafore