From the Publisher: Economic Development

Joanie Jackson and “Stanley” of Houston, TX, visited Alexis Ann, editor & publisher, the Resident, in Mystic, as part of the Flat Stanley Project.

by Alexis Ann

We are sooooooo lucky to live in this unique two-state region.  The word on the street from the mouths of business owners is that, [...]

Nity Oris: A Life of Giving

Nity Oris, 65 of Gales Ferry, nurse supervisor at Backus Hospital for 40 years, is awarded as a Health Care Hero by the Connecticut Hospital Association. “What I am learning in life is the importance of sharing, caring, loving and giving. I learned this from my parents in the Philippines and [...]

National Youth Service Day

On Friday, April 30th, nine young people were honored by the City of Norwich for their volunteer service, as part of National Youth Service Day. (l-r) Gathered together are Vicki Bentley, Kayla Flaherty, Katherine Rose, Marilu Barrientos, City Councilman Tucker Braddock, Susan Weisbrod, Faraline Clebet, Rachel Dunham and Latisha Jicha.

story & photos by [...]

Alexis Wojtcuk Stays Fit Walking “Laps” at Backus Hospital

Alexis Wojtcuk, 15, is a Jr. Volunteer in the Escort Service at Backus Hospital, Norwich. “What I like best about what I do is the fact that I am helping people,” says Lexie.

story & photo by Maren Schober

“I think I have just the volunteer you are looking for,” states Mary Rahaim, [...]