The emotional pull of a hometown can be a powerful one, especially in the Boston suburb where I grew up. “There’s just something about Norwood” many Norwoodites say, and a recent experience […]
End of an Era in My Hometown
Governor Ned Lamont Inauguration
It was a celebration of Connecticut history at the inauguration of our state’s 89th governor, Ned Lamont. The day began with a swearing in ceremony at the O’Neill State Armory and culminated […]
First Face the State of 2019
Face the State begins its 49th year with an exclusive with Governor-elect Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor-elect Susan Bysiewicz, just days before they are sworn in. We talk about what they’re feeling […]
Coal or Candy?
Which politicians were naughty this year and which were nice? This Sunday on Face the State our panel of experts will give out lumps of coal and candy canes to several recipients […]
Remembering my Kindergarten Teacher
Word came from my mom recently that my kindergarten teacher had died. Norwood is a small town where everyone knows everybody and Mrs. Paris was a legend, who touched many lives in […]
A Taste of Italy on the Roads of New England
an attempt to appear cooler than we are I did not return to Italy this summer, but Italy came to me and it took me around New England. I live in Connecticut, […]
Healing by Helping
A nightmare of a trip to Costa Rica in October is still making headlines this Thanksgiving weekend: four Americans drowned in a rafting accident while celebrating a friend’s upcoming wedding. The […]
2018 Election in Review
It was an election for the history books! Sunday on Face the State we discussed the election of Ned Lamont as our next governor. How did he win and why did Bob […]
Face the State Election Preview Special
Election Day 2018 is Tuesday, and WFSB is ready for the big night. Sunday on Face the State we will discuss the governor’s race and the battle for the general assembly. Republicans […]
Connecticut’s Only U.S. Senate Debate
This has been a big year for the U.S. Senate with the Kavanaugh hearings dominated the news from late summer into fall. It is possible President Trump will get to nominate another […]
Oz, Bob & Ned on Face the State
Are you an undecided voter? For the past three weeks, we conducted in-depth interviews with the three major candidates for governor. Maybe these editions of Face the State will help you make […]
Who do you want to be the next governor?
EXCLUSIVE: Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court
With the Kavanaugh hearing being watched in homes, offices, college students centers and bars around the country this week we are grateful that our first Face the State guest this weekend has […]
The Race for Governor and the Year of the Gay Candidates?
The race for governor takes a big step this week as the candidates will debate Wednesday night on the campus of the University of Connecticut in Storrs. Who won the last debate, […]
Remembering the Hurricane of 1938
Eighty years ago this week a devastating storm pummeled New England, leaving parts of Connecticut in ruins. Hurricanes weren’t named back then, so it simply called the “Hurricane of ’38.” 682 people […]
Elvis Drove This
I’m a big fan of Chrysler products from the late 1950s to early 1960s, a time in automotive history when fins grew on Chryslers, Dodges, Plymouths and DeSotos and then suddenly shrunk […]
There’s an Artist in All of Us
A fun event our family looks forward to all summer is “Wet Paint” to benefit the Newport Art Museum. My father in-law was involved in the museum years ago and now our […]
Race for Connecticut Governor
if the election were held today, who would you vote for in the race for governor of Connecticut?
Face the State Interviews the Candidates for Governor and L.G.
Face the State has been covering campaign 2018 since it began last year. Many of the people we interviewed since then have either dropped out or decided to run for another office. […]
