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The Resident Online – May 8th

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There is Beauty in All Weather

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Bryan Golden

We’ve all heard the maxim, “You have to be able to weather the storm.” But in reality, severe storms occur infrequently. Although at times we are faced with unusually trying situations, fortunately these tend to be the exception. Like the weather, our lives go through normal fluctuations. Your days can be sunny, overcast, [...]

Downtown Mystic to Host Stroll

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The businesses of Downtown Mystic are hosting a stroll on Saturday, May 4, with merchandise discounts and giveaways. A day is planned offering events and promotions from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The near-end of construction will allow strollers to reconnect with historic downtown Mystic and enjoy a hassle-free day on the town. Locals [...]

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L+M Cancer Center as it was completed up until March.

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union will donate $50,000 to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital’s Centennial Campaign over the next five years. The Centennial Campaign will fund the state-of-the-art Cancer Center in Waterford, in partnership with the world-renowned Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for medical oncology and with [...]

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Obstacles Bold R Dash participants faced last year.

On May 18 and 19 is the Bold R Dash at Misquamicut Beach! Bold R Dash is Rhode Island’s own challenging 5k military style mile obstacle course race. It will test endurance, strength and coordination. 3,000 participants will compete in a course entirely in the sand [...]

Mitchell College Remembers Loss of USS Thresher Fifty Years Later

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Mitchell College President Mary Ellen Jukoski, Ed.D. with alumnus William Pennoyer of Westerly, RI, whose memory of Mitchell’s tribute to the Thresher in the aftermath of the accident in 1963 inspired the college’s memorial event.

by Susan Cornell While conducting deep-dive tests, the nuclear-powered submarine USS Thresher (SSN-593) sank on April 10, 1963, resulting [...]

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Placopecten’s New Rules Stir Up Economic Storm for Fishermen

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by Susan Cornell

Joey Bomster stands next to his boat Patty Jo, built in 1988

After filling up the gas tank and picking up a pound of fresh Placopecten magellanicus, or New England sea scallops, for dinner, a little light went off in my head—oh no, the kid’s college tuition for next semester is [...]

Dear Neighbor

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Kathleen Stauffer, CEO of The Arc new London County

Supporting a family member with intellectual or developmental disabilities can become what amounts to a second full-time job for caregivers. For more than 60 years, The Arc New London County has provided a chance for hard-working families to take an occasional break through respite services, [...]

Nutmeg State Federal Credit Union Hosts Amber Alert Child ID Event

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***ADVISORY****

-NUTMEG STATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION HOSTS AMBER ALERT CHILD ID EVENT THIS FRIDAY -

WHO: Nutmeg State Federal Credit Union

WHAT: The credit union is hosting an Amber Alert ID event. The free event will provide parents with a photo ID card for each child under [...]

New London Snaps ‘Big Picture’ April 23

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by: John Stratton

Last year over 400 people gathered on New London’s Parade Plaza to be a part of New London Main Street’s “The Big Picture,” the downtown organization’s annual community photo. Participation in The Big Picture is open to anyone who helps revitalize New London’s Historic Waterfront District by living, working, volunteering, dining or [...]

Howard’s Long Voyage Home: A Story of Life, Courage, and Art

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by: Jon Persson

The photograph of Howard, with full beard and winter hat, gazes from the pages of newspapers, fliers, and the walls of New London’s Gallery at Firehouse Square on Bank Street. The caption numbers him among the homeless of our region, his story captured in the brief instant of a reflective portrait. [...]

Character: The Test of Life

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by Brian Golden

The true test of character, it is said, is what someone does when no one is looking. How would you rate your character? Are you prone to altering your behavior based on whether or not someone is watching? Life is not measured by how much you can get away with—instead, the gauge [...]

Quiz: Are You Controlling?

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by Neil Rosenthal

Do you think you are “controlling’? Do other people tell you that you are too controlling? Take this quiz to gauge how controlling you are—or how people may think you are! Answer the following questions using this scale. 1 = rarely or never; 2 =seldom; 3 = sometimes; 4 = often; 5 [...]

Tuscany Restaurant Celebrates Tradition of National Ravioli Day

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by Alexis Ann

When I received an invitation from Kim at Mohegan Sun to attend National Ravioli Day, March 20th, at Tuscany Restaurant, I knew right away that if my calendar was clear, I was definitely attending. “What a hoot,” I wrote in my R.S.V.P. … “I’ll be there.” It seems raviolis spark fond memories [...]

Clinton Celebrates 350 Years

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by Susan Cornell

First came the 200 or so lawn signs saying simply, “350,” and then the logoed flags were raised along Route 81 and Main Street. Between in-laws and shopping, I’m in Clinton often and see the guerrilla marketing but wasn’t quite sure what this meant in terms of fun so I called [...]

When Storms Hand You Lemons… Make Art!

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by Susan Cornell

When the 73-year-old, 60-foot mighty spruce that stood before the Ivoryton Playhouse proved it wasn’t as quite as mighty as Hurricane Irene’s 80 mph winds, everyone was grateful there was no damage to the playhouse the tree had barely missed. But after the lion’s share was removed, there remained the question [...]

USS Tang Class Joins the Fleet

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Hull Technician 1st Class William Clark accepts congratulations and a replica statuette of The Lone Sailor from George Hyland, Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 20.

Eighty-eight sailors of “Class 13180,” USS Tang (SS-306), graduated from Basic Enlisted Submarine School, Friday, 5 April. Aviation Mechanic 1st Class Robert Schultz was Class Honorman with a 97.15 Grade [...]

Tigers Bat for Baseball Gear for Children in the Developing World

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by Susan Cornell

Children from Nicaragua receiving their donated baseball equipment.

Do you have baseball equipment which could be used by kids who don’t have any of their own? Are there gloves, bats, balls, helmets, bases, catcher’s equipment, uniforms, cleats, hats, and socks bursting out of the closets? And can you imagine the looks [...]

United Way Raises $5 Million for Neighbors in Need around Region

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by: John Stratton

Riverfront Children’s Center Kids Make “Big Reveal” for United Way 2013

They were all there at 7:30 a.m. at the Mystic Marriott—civic leaders, nonprofit organizers, business scions…and, virtually, the 16,000 others who chipped in to help neighbors in need in Southeastern Connecticut for this coming year. The total of $5,720,590 for [...]