The killing of two Black brothers by a white police officer in Freeport in 1946 was a little-known but pivotal moment in a long and tragic history.

After experiencing a lifetime of trauma, a lawyer and educator's recent loss of a loved one plus a terrible accident sparked the urge to write it all down.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Bay Street Theater will present “David Dean Bottrell Makes Love,” a solo show of funny and moving true-love stories from the actor-writer’s life.