Alexis Ann, editor & publisher, the Resident, gives David Schmahmann a thumbs up on his new novel “Nibble & Kuhn.” Look out for David’s next novel, “Ivory from Paradise” due out this fall. Read the interview with David.
Resident reporter, Maren Schober, gives us a very touching view of “A Day of Hope”, which was observed in Norwich, home of 4,000 Haitians, on January 23rd. The mission of Beverly Goulet, director of Human Services, Norwich, was to set aside a day where we come together with the Haitian community and listen to how Norwich can help. Join in this wonderful day of unity here.
Lions Hope for Haiti is Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International, working together to provide relief and hope for the people of Haiti. Donations are continuing to pour in from individuals, clubs and districts. More here.
Our own Ken Capano, Sr., owner of ShopRites in New London and Norwich, is part of the Wakefern Food Corporation, which on behalf of its ShopRite and PriceRite stores donated $250,000 to the American Red Cross to assist in the relief efforts in Haiti. See here.
Resident reporter, Chris Annino scored us an exclusive with Blues Legend Professor Harp. Find out how a little bit of luck, a lot of spunk and the ability to play the harmonica sparked the take-off of his career here.
Venture Smith, Stonington’s link to Western Africa began in 1736, when an eight year old boy was captured in Africa along with hundreds of others and sent across the Atlantic in a terrifying journey to America to be sold as a slave. This compelling story of history is told by Resident reporter Crystal Harpstreit here and is a must read!
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Posted on February 3rd, 2010 | category: From the Publisher
