Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has named Kevin Sullivan Jr. as its new Assistant Vice President-Business Lender to accommodate the credit union’s continuing growth in its business lending operations.
Sullivan has nearly two decades of financial services experience in Connecticut, including serving the needs of the state’s health care industry and the small-business community. His background also includes expertise in business development, financial analysis, and training and customer service.
“We’re "The Marty," as it is known, is the highest community sailing honor bestowed by US Sailing.
The New England Science & Sailing Foundation is proud to announce that CEO and Founder of NESS, Michael "Spike" Lobdell, has been awarded the prestigious US Sailing Martin A. Luray Award. The award recognizes Lobdell's outstanding and unselfish contributions to further public access sailing. Known popularly as "The Marty," the award is the highest honor bestowed by US Sailing, the sport's governing body, for The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has awarded a $3,000 grant to the Jonnycake Center of Westerly for emergency food assistance. These critical funds will be utilized in a four-pronged approach to assist neighbors in need:
The Jonnycake Center of Westerly’s Monthly Food Assistance Program provides a week’s worth of food to local residents every thirty days, complementing other government programs such as SNAP. Nearly 3,000 residents of Westerly, Charlestown, Hopkinton, and Richmond, Rhode Island Norwich, CT - Norwich Arts Center held its annual meeting on Wednesday, January 22 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Norwich. During the meeting a vote was held for the 2020-2021 slate of officers. They are as follows: Kristen Nickerson, President; Faye Ringel, Vice President; Thomas Keaney, Treasurer and Patricia LaPierre, Secretary. Kris Nickerson, a Senior Accounts Manager for the Hartford Business Journal in Hartford, is a Norwich resident and has been on the Norwich Arts Center Board of Directors since
The Gales Ferry Our Lady’s Shrine Council #7054 of the Knights of Columbus awarded $1,123.36-- the proceeds of its 2019 Tootsie Roll Drive—to The Arc Eastern Connecticut. Thanks to the continued support of the Knights of Columbus, The Arc’s Community Life & Advocacy component is able to provide a variety of community involvement programs, self-advocacy groups, and health and fitness activities, including Special Olympics, to over 170 participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) from PHOTO: Felicia LaPlante, Assistant Finance Officer, Deputy Treasurer, of the Town of Ellington accepts the donation from Artie McCormack, Senior Account Manager at ConnectiCare.
On February 10, ConnectiCare presented a $9,714.28 donation to the Town of Ellington in collaboration with the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) tax credit program. The donation will support renovations to Hall Memorial Library.
The Connecticut NAA program provides tax credits to local businesses who support PHOTO: The volunteer kitchen staff at St. Vincent de Paul Place, accepts the donation from Lauren La Chance, Public Relations Assistant at ConnectiCare.
On January 30, ConnectiCare presented a $4, 234.43 donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Place in collaboration with the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) tax credit program. The donation will support energy efficient upgrades to their facility. The donation offers organizations the opportunity to continue the great work they do in our Women's Indoor Track & Field Cracks National Top TenPosted: Feb 12, 2020
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Coast Guard Academy women's indoor track and field team has cracked the Top 10 in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA) Division III national poll as the Bears checked in at number 10.
The Bears, were 15th in the preseason poll before moving up five spots this week. Coast Guard is one of three New England teams in the Top 10 as Williams is first and MIT is Local non-profit organizations are invited to apply for Pfizer Connecticut Laboratories 2020/2021 competitive grants. Applications from organizations serving communities in Southeastern Connecticut, the greater New Haven area, and southern Rhode Island will be considered. Priority will be given to programs that bring STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to students from elementary through high school. Additional grants will be made to programs that provide for the underserved or to support local Today, ConnectiCare, one of Connecticut’s leading health plans, announced the appointment of Brian Pagliaro as its Senior Vice President, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. Mr. Pagliaro will lead ConnectiCare’s sales, account management, and marketing teams.
In this role, Mr. Pagliaro will be responsible for the company’s membership growth working with brokers across all commercial market segments. He will collaborate with business leaders, health systems, and others, so ConnectiCare can continue to Men's Swimming & Diving Earns #15 National Ranking in Division IIIPosted: Feb 05, 2020
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Coast Guard men's swimming and diving team has resurfaced into the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Top 25 Dual Meet Poll as the Bears are ranked 15th in Division III after not being ranked in the Top 25 in the previous poll.
Coast Guard was 8-2 in dual meets this season and the Bears are now preparing for the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center announces that, after 16 years with the organization, CEO/Producer Preston Whiteway will depart in August 2020. Mr. Whiteway oversees six artistic directors and a dozen nationally-acclaimed programs. The O'Neill has been recognized with a second Tony Award and the National Medal of Arts under his leadership. He recently joined Tribeca Productions (The Irishman, When They See Us) as a Creative Development Consultant, and will continue in that role after departing the Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) has named Nick Gilham Director of Social Media. He will oversee social strategy, marketing, content, monitoring and operations for all MGE properties. Dana Lambersky has been promoted to Director of Convention Services for Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, where she will play a new and vital role in the planning and organization of the growing calendar of meetings, incentives, conference and exhibitions at Mohegan Sun.
“Nick Gilham comes to MGE with a wealth of In Deep South - Deep North: A Family's Journey, Lottie B. Scott tells both the heartbreaking and triumphant tale of her maturation into adulthood against a racially-charged, impoverished, yet fiercely loving backdrop in Longtown, South Carolina.
Scott traces her family history, peppered with familial violence and love alike. She describes her early childhood years of living amidst a sea of brothers, until little sisters finally arrived. Under the cloud of racial discrimination, difficult farm working William E. Louis of General Dynamics-Electric Boat and President of the MDA-UAW Local 571 was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of United Way of Southeastern Connecticut at the organization’s Annual Meeting on January 24, 2020. He takes over for Rodney Butler, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, who served two years as Chairman and will remain on the Board as Immediate Past Chair.
Louis was first elected to United Way’s Board of Directors in 2013 and was serving as Vice Chairman Chelsea Groton Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of 20 employees following a Board of Trustees meeting.
“Chelsea Groton Bank has been successful for over 165 years because of the hard-working team of people we have here,” said Michael Rauh, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. “Each of the employees earning a promotion exhibits the traits and behaviours we value – innovative, collaborative, trustworthy, professional, knowledgeable, versatile and positive – and has shown a high level of Join us for fourteen free seminars on some of the biggest environmental issues challenging us today. Topics range from Bird Conservation to Approaches to Eating in the United States: Consequences for our Health and Environment, and Global Climate Change to Our Ancient Culture, taught by a range of experts in their fields. Congressman Joe Courtney will also address Earth Day ... 50 years! Environmental Issues in Connecticut and in the USA on April 8. Seminars are held in room C101 at Three Rivers Community The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut’s Northeast and Southeast Women and Girls Funds has awarded The Arc Eastern Connecticut $2,500 and $3,500, respectively, to augment and expand its successful “Voices” program for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in both New London and Windham counties. Voices provides safe, nurturing groups for women with IDD who are at risk of, or survivors of, sexual assault, domestic violence or exploitation. Since 2016, the Foundation’s support James Bias
NEWINGTON, January 10, 2020 — The new decade will bring a new executive director to the Connecticut Humane Society, following a nationwide leadership search.
CHS’ Board of Directors has announced that James Bias, most recently the president and chief executive officer of the SPCA of Texas, will take the helm in February at the 138-year-old organization. The search and appointment of Bias comes after CHS Executive Director Gordon Willard announced his retirement in summer 2019.
“I look forward Waterford, CT – January 8, 2020 – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has been named the Best Credit Union in the Commercial Record’s annual statewide survey of the best providers in Connecticut’s banking and real estate industries.
“Charter Oak had a great year in 2019, with our strong financial performance and continued growth,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our employees had a great year too, always striving to do their best so Charter Oak can be the best Three Rivers Community College, the College Foundation, and Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut/Millstone Power Station are again offering 16 full scholarships for the Three Rivers Community College Nuclear Engineering Technology Degree program. It is the only program of its kind in New England and is considered the best in the nation. Through classroom, laboratory, and simulator instruction, this program educates students in the theories underlying the safe operation of nuclear power generating stations. Attorney Robert A. Avena
Attorney Nicholas F. Kepple
As we enter a new decade, Suisman Shapiro has strengthened its position as the largest law firm in eastern Connecticut by joining forces with Avena & Kepple, LLC. Attorneys Robert A. Avena and Nicholas F. Kepple will serve as Directors in the firm’s municipal law department, also practicing in the areas of real estate, estate planning, business organization, land use and administrative law. They will be resident in Suisman Shapiro’s new satellite Waterford, CT – December 26, 2019 – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Matching Gifts Program donated a combined $400,000 from the credit union and its members that will benefit more than 300 charitable organizations.
“We were overwhelmed, once again, by the generosity of our members who donated to hundreds of charitable organizations in eastern Connecticut and beyond,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Through our members continued generosity, countless
Renee Simao of Stonington, CT, has been named Customer Solutions Manager of Chelsea Groton Bank’s Norwichtown branch. Cindy Harris, Renee’s predecessor, recently retired after 37 years of serving the Bank’s customers and community.
“Renee comes to us with 12 years of banking experience. She is a strong leader and is passionate about helping members of the Bank, and her team members, achieve their goals,” shared Lori Dufficy, EVP, Director of Sales and Service at Chelsea Groton Bank. “We’re
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NEW LONDON – The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announces $210,554 in 2019 grants to 53 nonprofits aimed at providing greater equity for women and girls throughout Eastern Connecticut from its four Women & Girls Funds.
Northeast Area Women & Girls Fund awarded $18,795 to 11 nonprofits, including Community Health Resources for basic needs of women coming out of intensive residential treatment programs;Norwich Area Women & Girls Fund awarded $8,500 to three
The Connecticut Arts Hero Awards honor and celebrate Connecticut residents who are doing extraordinary things in the arts, for the arts, and through the arts in Connecticut. Since 2016, the Connecticut Arts Hero Awards have honored remarkable individuals engaged in or supporting the arts - some publicly and some behind the scenes. Learn about previous Arts Heroes here.
If you know a special someone who has contributed significantly to the arts in Connecticut, please take a moment to nominate this If you want to learn about electricity, what better place to go than to your local utility company. That’s what Groton’s local STEM Scouts program decided – turning their quest for knowledge into a masterclass in electricity taught by Groton Utilities’ Electric Division last Wednesday.
STEM Scouts Post 1027, a coed program of the Boy Scouts of America, spent the afternoon at the Electric Division Operations Building learning the ins and outs of electricity – with a notable concentration on safety. Steve
Mystic, Conn. (December 11, 2019): To the delight of its guests, Mystic Aquarium is decked out in all its holiday splendor. From the 20-foot Christmas tree and festive music that greet visitors, the snow-white beluga whales and the presentation of Polar Express, to its biggest, brightest holiday event -Northern Lights, Mystic Aquarium is in the holiday spirit.
Further embracing the true ‘reason for the season,’ Mystic Aquarium showed their gratitude to those who give back in our community with support Monday, December 9, 2019, 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 5:30─7:30 p.m.
Applying for financial aid for college doesn’t have to be stressful. Take the mystery out of FASFA when you attend one of two free workshops offered by Three Rivers Community College. If you or your child are planning to attend college in the Fall 2020, then you need to complete your 20/21 FAFSA application, no matter what college you’re attending. This can be daunting, but we’re here to help. Three Rivers Financial Aid experts, Director
Back in 2017 Groton Utilities worked with the State of Connecticut Department of Labor, specifically with Isaiah Curtis, to have a pre-apprenticeship electrician position recognized for a student through a partnership with Ella T. Grasso Vocational Technical High School.
We are happy to announce that the 2019 student selected for this position through an interview is Samarie Delgado.
A contingent from Groton Utilities and the City of Groton were present at Grasso Tech on Tuesday morning to sign Mystic Aquarium CEO and Environmentalist Dr. Stephen M. Coan warned of mass whale extinction and the urgent need for public policy, federal funding and research in last night’s speech at the Ferguson Library as part of the Civility in America Series.
There are drastic changes in the Arctic temperatures as a result of climate change and sea ice is disappearing at an alarming rate. Less than 30 vaquitas and fewer than 1,000 right whales swim in our waters at this moment. Four additional whale species Mystic Aquarium announced, today, the election Susan B. Pochal, Esq.; Dr. Sarah Kelly and Michael Lech to the Board of Trustees.
“Each of these three leaders bring unique areas of expertise to the Aquarium,” said Dr. Stephen M. Coan, Mystic Aquarium’s President and CEO. “They embody the spirit of community and have passion for our core mission of conservation, education and research.”
“We are grateful for their willingness to serve and to work with us in moving Mystic Aquarium forward as one of The 12th annual Subaru Share the Love® Event will help deliver nutritious meals and compassion to Eastern Connecticut’s seniorsBozrah, CT (November 15, 2019) – Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) is proud to announce that it will be participating in the 2019 Subaru Share the Love Event as a member of Meals on Wheels America – one of four national Share the Love charitable partners supported through the campaign. From November 14, 2019, through January 2, 2020, Subaru of America will donate Lord Foundation of Norwich provides $250,000 over 3 years for several projects at the Route 27 property
Mystic, CT (November 11, 2019) — The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center has received a grant from The Edward and Mary Lord Foundation of Norwich that will advance the Coogan Farm project that began five years ago when the Center acquired the property.
The three-year grant, which totals $250,000, will “allow us to further our collaboration with our neighbors the Denison Homestead and Mystic Seaport
GROTON, Conn.– November 18, 2019 – Chelsea Groton Bank is recognizing the outstanding accomplishment of Rich Balestracci, VP, Commercial Loan Officer, who recently graduated from the American Bankers Association’s Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania. The preeminent three-year program is in partnership with the world-renowned Wharton School. Graduates receive both a Stonier Diploma and a Wharton Leadership Certificate.
“Stonier has given me an unparalleled education For 150 years, Dime Bank has made good on its founders’ promise to always give back to the community; tomorrow, the Bank will take this commitment to a new level with the donation of 150 turkeys to the 97.7 WCTY Drive to End Hunger, benefitting the Thames Valley Council for Community Action & the Gemma E. Moran United Way Labor Food Bank.
The drive, which is held annually at the Big Y at 224 Salem Turnpike, collects food to be donated to the Gemma E. Moran United Way Labor Food Bank, which distributes the The Lyman Allyn Art Museum kicks off its Season of Wonderment on Saturday, Nov. 23 with the opening of its newest family-friendly exhibit, Grand Menagerie: Animals in Art! Throughout November and December, an array of activities and programs will provide holiday fun for the whole family. Please reserve your spots for programs that require RSVPs early. Check out the list below for more details.
Grand Menagerie: Animals in Art! Opening 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 From the earliest cave drawings, to the Bears Earn Top Ranking in New EnglandPosted: Oct 31, 2019
NEW LONDON, Conn. – Coast Guard is the top team in the New England Wrestling Coaches Association (NEWCA) Preseason poll and the Bears are the only team to have a wrestler ranked in all 10 weight classes.
Coast Guard which earlier in the week earned its highest ever national ranking, tied for 10th nationally in the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Preseason poll, was 9-3 in dual meets last season and placed 2nd at the NCAA Exhibit Openings
Friday, November 8 from 5-7pm (remarks and short video at 5:45)
Saturday, November 9 from 2-4pm (remarks and short video at 3:45)
“Pawcatuck Remembers: 80 Years at the 40 Field Street School”
Pawcatuck Remembers is a student-developed art exhibition and book project capturing snapshots and stories of the school since 1939.
Remarks and short video viewing at 5:45 on Friday and 2:45 on Saturday.
Wine, soft drinks, nibbles, and cafeteria “Candy Cookies.”
Share your own memories and New London, CT – The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut (CFECT) is pleased to announce the 2019 Preston Community Fund grant awards. One of more than 500 funds at the Community Foundation, the Preston Community Fund supports the arts, and cultural and social needs of the residents and organizations of the Town of Preston.
Five nonprofits received a total of $3,276: Amos Lake Association, Arts for Learning CT, Catholic Charities, Preston City Congregational Church/Two-Can Food Pantry, and Eric Isselhardt, PhD, named NESS’s first Executive Director of EducationA veteran executive with deep experience in both nonprofit and for-profit educational organizations has been selected to serve as the new Executive Director of Education for the New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), a nonprofit ocean adventure education organization.
Isselhardt comes to NESS after serving as President and acting CEO at the National Network of State Teachers of the Year. Most recently before that, he served
Photo: Past Chairpersons Bob Potter (left) and Margo Weitekamp (center) welcome Frank LaMonaca (right) as the new Chairperson of the Southeastern CT Chapter of SCORE.Frank LaMonaca will become the new Chairperson of the Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, leading a team of more than 40 volunteers who provide free mentoring for people starting up or running small businesses throughout the Southeastern region of Connecticut.
“We are delighted to welcome Frank LaMonaca as the new Chairperson for AJ AeberliPosted: Oct 28, 2019
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Coast Guard Academy wrestling team has its highest ever national ranking as the Bears are tied for 10th nationally in the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Preseason poll.
The Bears, who were 9-3 in dual meets last season and placed 2nd at the NCAA Division III Northeast Regional a year ago, are only team from New England in the preseason poll which ranks the top 15 teams in the country.
Coast Guard also has four wrestlers with
Long recognized as the signature women's business gathering in Connecticut, the event will salute women's economic empowerment honoring entrepreneurs, business and community leaders
The Women's Business Development Council (WBDC) will host its annual Gala Luncheon celebrating "Women Rising 2019," spotlighting the positive and critical changes that women are bringing to Connecticut's economy. The event will take place on Friday, November 1, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, 1800 East Putnam Avenue, The University of Connecticut Avery Point invites media members to the Opening Reception for the Electric Boat Employee Art Exhibition. The event will take place at the Alexey von Schlippe Gallery on the second floor of the Branford House from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 24.
The exhibition will be open to the general public and campus community from 12-4 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from October 24, 2019 through January 5, 2020 (excluding Nov. 28 and 29).
On display for this
It has become all too commonplace to hear chief executive officers boast that their company is a “great place to work.” The statement is thrown around so often that you can seldom take it seriously. Suggest that these folks prove their claim that theirs truly is a great place to work and you will often find that the boast is threadbare and hollow and completely unsurprising.
It is with this in mind that Sound Community Services, headquartered on Montauk Avenue in New London and with locations in multiple The community-focused mission of Chelsea Groton Bank ignited an enthusiasm for the financial industry in Marketing Manager Barbara Curto four years ago. Her commitment to excellence has earned her recognition as a Women of FIRE (Finance, Insurance and Real Estate) by Banking New England and American Business Media. Curto was selected for the prestigious award based on her success as an effective and results-driven leader who motivates employees by encouraging professional and personal growth.
“Barbara
Voluntown, Connecticut: Ever wonder what it would be like to attend a dinner hosted by Beetlejuice? Well, here’s your opportunity!
On Saturday, October 26, the rustic estate Tamarack Lodge have invited the ghostest with the mostest Beetlejuice to host a Spooky Dinner and Adult Spirits in the middle of the woods! Dine while listening to acoustic tunes by Mike Leonard who has a voice like Neil Young and David Bowie. Come as you are or dress up in festive Halloween outfits! The whole restaurant will be Professor Knowles teaches students in his Literature and Composition class at Three Rivers Community College.Three Rivers Community College is excited to share that Associate Professor Frederick-Douglass Knowles II has been named the Virginia D. Christian Educator of the Year by the Norwich NAACP Branch. He will receive the award at the NAACP Norwich Branch’s 56th annual Freedom Fund Dinner on Thursday, October 3.
The Freedom Fund Dinner recognizes groups and individuals who have contributed to the cause The Hygienic Resident Artist Program is seeking working visual artist for residency at the Hygienci Art Galleries in downtown New London. The live-in studio apartment will be available November 1 for emerging visual artists interested in a space to live/work in a cooperative style environment, create art, and be part of the local art scene.
Applications are due by October 8, 2019.
Applications are available during gallery hours or can be found online at Hygienic.org/artists/artist residency
All On Saturday, September 14th, over 150 riders participated in the 2nd Annual ConnectiCare Gran Fondo. The event honors the memory of Gordon Keller, a local triathlete who lost his life in a tragic accident while on a training ride. Eric Galvin has been named Chair of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s 2019 Community Campaign.
Galvin is President of ConnectiCare, with more than 20 years of experience in the health care industry. In his new role as Chair, he’ll serve on United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s Board of Directors.
“I’m proud to continue my service to children and families in the community as Chair of this year’s United Way Community Campaign,” said Galvin. “United Way is the power Three Rivers Professor of Accounting Edwin Muenzner recently established the William F. Muenzner Sr. Memorial Scholarship in honor of his father. Professor Muenzner explained that all of the good qualities that he possess today were taught to him through his father’s example of compassion and impeccable work ethic. William F. Muenzner Sr. spent nearly his entire life working to provide for his family. At the age of 17, he graduated from high school in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and began his work life in the Abbott Named Roger O. Walther (Class of '58) Assistant Football CoachDerik Abbott has been named the first Roger O. Walther (Class of '58) assistant football coach.
Abbott is a 2016 graduate of Robert Morris University with a BA in Communications and earned a Master's degree in Communications from Lindenwood University where was as the offensive quality control coach in 2018. He was the co-offensive coordinator at Olympia High School in Olrando for six months before arriving at the Academy.
Abbott was a Lisa Gencarelli of Westerly, RI recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as a Residential Lender. Lisa will support homebuyers and homeowners in the South County, RI and the Stonington, CT area to help them find the best loan or mortgage solution based on their specific needs.
“Lisa was a very successful small business owner for over three decades. Her prosperity was driven by customer satisfaction and spreading the work about the care and attention she provided. Those skills are what will make Lisa a More than 100 years ago, 1876 to be exact, Mrs. Fannie Palmer and Mrs. Emily Davies walked across the Norwichtown Green one afternoon and discussed the development of an association that would relieve all forms of suffering. Their idea was the foundation for what is today, UCFS Healthcare.
Fourteen years ago, UCFS created an award to recognize individuals in the community who have fostered an environment of community spirit and understanding that reflects the mission and organization’s values, much in 2019 Football PreviewAug 26, 2019
Coast Guard is coming off its most successful season in over a decade as the Bears finished 7-3 overall and tied for second in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) with a 5-2 record. It was the most wins for the Bears since the team went 8-2 in 2007. Head coach Bill George, who begins his 21st season with a program record 70 wins, and the Bears welcome back 14 starters, seven on each side of the ball.
To read the full season preview -- CLICK The Community Foundation’s 2019 Scholarship Committees selected a total of 283 students from among its 42 communities across Eastern Connecticut to receive $725,489 in scholarships.
The Community Foundation recognizes the importance of creating access for lower income and first-generation students, as well as supporting students throughout their academic journey with multi-year awards whenever possible. As an integral part of this strategy, the Community Foundation provides grants to support Higher Higher Edge is pleased to announce the hiring of Graciela Guzman as Success Program Advisor, and Jason Pellum as College Access Program Advisor. Jason will advise Windham area high school seniors to help them navigate the college application process. Graciela will advise and mentor Higher Edge students enrolled in college; with a focus on academic, financial, and career guidance.“Jason and Graciela have prior experience working with students and an educational focus on guidance counseling. Their skills will
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U.S. Coast Guard LTJG Nikole Barnes has teamed with Lara Dallman-Weiss to chase the dream of qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.
Barnes and Dallman-Weiss, Team Perfect Vision Sailing, will next compete August 17-22 in Enoshima Yacht Harbor in Japan, which is the host venue for the 2020 Olympic Games.
The duo qualified in the Women's 470 by finishing 20th out of a 45 boat fleet at the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Iberostar regatta in Spain in April. The duo placed 15,16 and 25 The Coast Guard Academy Athletics Division has named Richelle Johnson the Academy's first NCAA Inclusion and Diversity Designee.
Johnson is a civilian staff member within the Office of Inclusion and Diversity, who has partnered with Athletics on several diversity initiatives. In her new position she will be charged with serving as the primary contact and conduit for diversity and inclusion-related information.
She graduated from the Academy in 1991, serving over seven years of active duty and 16 Liberty Bank is soliciting nominations for the 2019 Willard M. McRae Community Diversity Award. This annual award is designed to recognize an individual who has made a significant and ongoing contribution to the cause of promoting and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in the communities served by Liberty Bank. The bank is looking to the public to nominate local residents who are leaders in building positive relationships between different people, whether those differences are of race, economic Silver / Petrucelli + Associates (S/P+A) has announced that three new designers have recently joined the firm. S/P+A welcomes James Paul Dixon, RA, LEED AP as senior architect, Jennifer Lipset, NCIDQ as interior designer, and Humza Afzal as design professional.
Dixon brings nearly 15 years of design experience throughout southeastern Connecticut and will manage the firm’s New London office. He is a technically skilled architect and is active with local civic and business organizations in the area. The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, presents the Second Annual Business Networking Event, at the classic Maritime Grille located just minutes from historic downtown Guilford, on August 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join us and make valuable contacts, hear an inspiring presentation, and enjoy yummy food.
This year, we are thrilled to welcome Maria Miranda, Principal and Creative Director of Miranda Creative, as our guest speaker. Her engaging talk “30 in 30” Wireless Zone, the nation’s largest wireless retail franchise offering exclusive Verizon products and services, is partnering with The Cellular Connection (TCC) and Culture of Good to donate backpacks full of school supplies to children in need across Eastern CT through the brand’s Sixth annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. The giveaway, taking place at participating Wireless Zone locations nationwide, is bigger than ever before with more than 250,000 backpacks full of school supplies expected to be Greg Curtis joins the Technology Services team at Chelsea Groton Bank as the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Prior to joining Chelsea Groton, Greg served as the Director of Technology of the Mohegan Tribe where he managed the Cybersecurity, Network, and Helpdesk teams. Greg has over 30 years of IT solution development for various Fortune 50 companies.
“Greg’s extensive technology leadership skills ensure that Chelsea Groton will continue to offer secure and innovative banking Leslie McKillip of Madison, CT, recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. Leslie will work to develop commercial loan and commercial mortgage relationships with centers of influence across the Bank’s market areas.
“With over 25 years of commercial lending experience, mostly in New Haven and Middlesex Counties, Leslie’s skills will be an immense asset to our team,” said Carolyn Welch, Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Manager at Chelsea Groton Bank. “In Luisanna Cabrera of Waterford, CT, recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as a Mortgage Specialist. In this position, Luisanna will work with customers throughout New London County, Connecticut and Rhode Island who are in need of a variety of lending solutions, from traditional mortgages, to first-time homebuyer and affordable lending programs, to specialty financing and home equity loans. She iscertified by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS #1866854), and is fluent in both English and Four new members to bring experience and energy to organization
The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG) announces four new additions to its Board of Directors, with each augmenting different program areas within the organization with experience and enthusiasm. “I'm pleased to welcome these new members to our Board of Directors, as they bring talent, expertise and energy to the table. Their unique backgrounds and diverse experience make them an asset to the Council," said Executive Director The Gales Ferry chapter of the Knights of Columbus awarded $1,000 to The Arc Eastern Connecticut from the proceeds of its 2018 Tootsie Roll Drive. Thanks to the continued support of the Knights of Columbus, The Arc can provide health and fitness programs and activities, including Special Olympics, to over 170 participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) from eastern Connecticut. The Arc’s Community Life & Advocacy program also offers self-advocacy, socialization skills, and civic Kim and Oh's Olympic Quest featured in The DayJun 24, 2019
Two recent graduates of the Coast Guard Academy are putting their military careers on hold to vie for the chance to compete in pistol shooting in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
TO VIEW THE STORY -- CLICK HERE The Chelsea Groton Foundation recently presented scholarships to a select group of graduating seniors who represent 16 area high schools. Each of the individuals who applied for the scholarships excelled in academia, leadership and extracurricular activities during their high school years, and plans to pursue college degrees.
“The Foundation is committed to giving back to our communities. One of the best ways we are able to do this is by investing in the next generation of young adults, and supporting During the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands Golf Course last week, ConnectiCare presented Operation Shower, a group baby shower for 40 military moms-to-be whose spouses are deployed. The moms-to-be are from Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, or in some cases, are active duty themselves.
ConnectiCare has been the presenting sponsor of the Operation Shower event for six of the initiative’s eight year partnership with the tournament and works closely with Birdies for the Brave to put Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank is proud to announce the recent hiring of David W. Stone as First Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer.
Stone brings over 30 years of expertise and experience as a commercial lender to Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank. In this role, he will oversee the commercial lending team and will focus his efforts on developing new commercial relationships. David joins Eastern from Chelsea Groton Bank where he served as a Commercial Lender for 7 years.
“David’s High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. in Old Lyme appointed Jacqueline Kangley as its new Chair of the Board of Trustees for a two-year term.
Kangley was introduced to therapeutic riding by her Essex Elementary School classmates and has been a volunteer at High Hopes since 2004. She has been a Trustee since 2015 and currently volunteers in the therapeutic riding program and serves on the Program, Marketing Advisory, Event, and Development Committees. She has Co-Chaired the ‘Concert in the Barn’ and served Always Home is pleased to announce the appointment of new Executive Director, Betty Smith. Smith is passionate about Always Home’s mission, Preventing Family Homelessness. She has been a member of Always Home’s Board of Directors and an active volunteer. Smith brings to the position a history of high-level, corporate experience and a commitment to volunteerism.
“Always Home is a non-profit that has had an out-sized positive impact in our community and is poised for tremendous future growth,” shares UCFS Healthcare is accepting nominations for the 2019 Palmer Davies Leadership Award, which recognizes an outstanding leader in the community who has improved the health and well-being of the community or region through advocacy, leadership and by fostering a community spirit that reflects the mission and values of UCFS.
Nomination forms are available at ucfshealthcare.org or by calling Pam Kinder at 860.822.4146. Completed nomination forms are due by Friday, August 23. The award will be presented at our Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union President and Chief Executive Officer, and Joyce Gresh, Supervisory Committee Chairperson, presented 45 college scholarships totaling $90,000 during the credit union’s annual scholarship reception on May 29th.
For five consecutive years, the credit union has recognized the achievements of students throughout New London and Windham counties via its $90,000 scholarship giveaway, and has rewarded 221 students with scholarships totaling $442,000 during that A welcoming family is needed to host international high school Chinese students that will attend the Williams School and St. Bernard school, arriving in mid-August 2019. As a host family, you will offer an international student the opportunity to discover America through your eyes throughout the school year. Your family will not only gain a new family member, but will also learn about a different culture, its values and tradition, language, food and more.
Interested Host Families would be required to The Center for Financial Training (CFT) recently honored 16 Chelsea Groton Bank employees –Stephanie Han of East Lyme, CT; Jessica Charette of Groton, CT; Maria Grenier of Scotland, CT; Dorothy Houde of New London, CT; Elizabeth Owen of Norwich, CT; Kimberly Sanders of Stonington, CT; Jennifer Seuferling of Groton, CT; Susan Bailey of Norwich, CT; Kristen Brunelle of Salem, CT; Jennifer Gage of Mystic, CT; Jean McGran of Norwich, CT; Amy Prince of Richmond, RI; Allison Silva of Richmond, RI; Madison
Last week, students from West Woods Upper Elementary School and Bike Friendly Farmington celebrated Bike to School Day with a ride along the Farmington Trail.
Since ConnectiCare’s headquarters are located on the bike route, the health insurer sent a group of employees to cheer on the students and their own Neil Kelsey, Vice President and Chief Actuary for ConnectiCare, who is involved with Bike Friendly Farmington and joined the students for the ride.
The goal of the event is to promote physical John Banks recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as AVP, Retail Lending Operations Manager. In this role, John is responsible for managing the retail loan product processing teams and for developing systems and processes to continue improving the client experience throughout the lending process.
Prior to joining Chelsea Groton, John spent 14 years with Bank of America, first as a Retail Branch Manager, then in Operations, and most recently, as a team manager with Bank of America Home Loans Operations. The Dolphin reported on an outstanding member of their community recognized for his service by the Chamber and Rotary Club:
"A selfless and motivated Sailor assigned to Naval Branch Health Clinic Groton onboard Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London was awarded Service Person of the Month (SPOM), May 20.
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Joshua Wilson received the SPOM award duirng a luncheon put on by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut (the Chamber) and the Rotary Club.
'Petty Officer Wilson is Wireless Zone is pleased to welcome back TJ Mallon, former employee, who has rejoined Wireless Zone Groton team as a Sales Representative. Mallon is no stranger to the wireless industry, first joining us in 1996, back when we were still “The Car Phone Store.” For the past eight years he has been working with Verizon Corporate, in consumer sales as well as B2B. It goes without saying that he knows the industry inside and out. In his personal time, TJ likes to relax on his lakeside property in Oakdale, target Norwich, Conn. — On Thursday, May 23, Three Rivers Community College held the fifty-third Nursing Pinning Ceremony. During the ceremony, 34 nursing students of the Class of Spring 2019 received their nursing pin, marking the completion of their nursing degree and serving as a symbol of their readiness to be compassionate professional caregivers.
Faculty and administration spoke to the students, admiring the hard work and determination that brought them to this point. Their class advisor, Assistant New London, CT – The Day will host an inaugural High School Athlete of the Year dinner and awards ceremony recognizing outstanding athletes from high schools in southeastern Connecticut. The event will be held June 26, 2019 at Port ‘N’ Starboard at Ocean Beach Park in New London and will serve as a celebration for each of the athletes who were selected as The Day's High School Athletes of the Year for the Fall 2018, Winter 2018/2019 and Spring 2019 seasons in their respective sports.
Since the 1982-83
Note: this article was originally published on May 14, 2019 by The Day.New London, CT – The nonprofit Veterans Equine Therapeutic Services is partnering with RD86 Space to pilot an educational program called the Cowboy Kitchen that trains local veterans interested in culinary arts.
Veterans will pair up with local chefs to execute five events this summer at the Horses Healing Humans Farm in North Stonington. Vets will learn a variety of skills allowing them to support this program, which brings exposure Reliance Health announced this week that their Board of Directors has appointed Carrie Dyer as Chief Executive Officer upon current CEO, David Burnett’s retirement. Burnett, who has been the organization’s CEO for nearly 41 years, announce plans to retire by the end of 2019 in a press release last month.
Dyer, who has worked for the agency since 1994, has served as Reliance Health’s Chief Operating Officer for the past 12 years. “For some time now, Carrie has had more ability than I to handle the NESS Recognizes Young Artists from Across CTStonington, CT – New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) announced this year’s winning artists for the statewide calendar drawing contest entitled “Long Island Sound and Its Watershed: What It Means to Me.” The annual drawing contest is open to all Connecticut students currently in Grades K-6. Ilana Gilbert of the Cloonan Middle School in Stamford was named the overall winner. Her artwork will be featured on the cover of next year’s calendar.
NESS’s The women's 800 freestyle relay broke the school record and become the first women's relay in program history to earn All-America honors while Chasse Sodemann earned All-America honors in the 100 breaststroke for the second time in his career to lead Coast Guard during the third day of the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships.
The women's 800 freestyle relay of Sarah Passilla, Kristen Durham-Young, Emily Benson and Josie McGuireplaced seventh with the school record time of 7:29.60 to earn Joe Rodriguez
Greensboro, NC – Joe Rodriguez broke the school record in the 50 freestyle and earned a pair of All-America honors to highlight the first day of the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships.
Rodriguez placed third in the 50 freestyle with a school record time of 19.88 and was part of the 200 medley relay team with Patrick Jackson, Chasse Sodemann and Tyler Dominick which finished in eighth with a time of 1:29.98 to earn All-America honors.
It was the first two All-America honors AJ AeberliRoanoke, VA – U.S. Coast Guard Academy Junior AJ Aeberli earned All-America honors with a sixth place finish at 174 pounds at the Division III Wrestling Championship.
Aeberli, the fifth seed at 174, was appearing in his second straight NCAA Championship. He went 2-1 on March 8 to assure himself a top eight finish and the first All-America honors of his career.
On March 9, he beat Jacob Krakow from Lora 5-3, before falling to Kyle Briggs from Warburg 6-5 in the consolation semfinal to fall to the
Davis Earns All-America Honors in 800 Meters; Women Place Best Ever 10th
Boston, MA – Sophomore Josiah Davis placed eighth in the 800 meters to earn All-America honors at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championship at the Reggie Lewis Center.
Davis, making his NCAA Championship debut placed third his heat with time if 1:53.32 to earn a spot in the today's final where he ran a 1:54.80 to become an All-American.
On the women's side with Kaitlyn Mooney winning the national championship in S & P Oyster Restaurant and Bar hires Sales Director Amanda Morin to coordinate unforgettable private events.
Mystic, CT – S & P Oyster Restaurant and Bar takes its special events up a notch with the hire of Sales Director Amanda Morin to coordinate all private events. Morin steps into this role with a B.S. in Travel and Tourism Management from Johnson and Whales University, coupled with more than five years’ experience in catering, sales and event planning within the Waterford Hotel Group at Mystic Groton, CT – Maria Grenier of Scotland, CT, recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as Assistant Treasurer, Deposit Operations Manager. In this role, Maria will oversee tasks and responsibilities assigned to the Deposit Operations Department.
Prior to joining Chelsea Groton, Maria was the Assistant Operations Manager at Savings Institute Bank & Trust, where she oversaw deposit operations, electronic banking and the Customer Service Center.
“Maria has experience in several roles in banking, including as Nancy D. Butler, CFP®, CDFA™ CLTC®, Owner of Above All Else, Success in Life and Business®, has once again been appointed a Delegate to The United Nations for The Commission on The Status of Women. Nancy attended CSW63 at The UN building in New York city in March 2019.
In March of 2018, Nancy was honored to be a Delegate to The United Nations for the 62nd Commission on The Status of Women (CSW62).
Her recommendation was submitted by Soroptimist International (SI), a world-wide women’s organization FT BENNING, Ga. – Coast Guard won the open aggregate national championship for the first time in school history on the final day of the NRA Intercollegiate Pistol Championships.
Senior Helen Oh won the women's Air Pistol national championship for the fourth straight year and the open all-around national championship for the second straight season. She is the only shooter to ever win the women's and open national championship in the same season and accomplishes the feat for the second straight time.
This
New London, CT – The Coast Guard Academy women's rowing team is ranked 12th nationally in the USRowing/CRCA Preseason Division III Poll.
The Bears are the fourth highest New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) team ranked behind WPI (3rd), Smith (5th) and Wellesley (8th).
Coast Guard will be led by junior co-captain Marissa Marsh and the returning stern pair of senior Jacquelyn Dilley and sophomore Katherine Long. Newcomers senior Addisen Rutkoske and freshman Karin Maher will also New London, CT – Coast Guard will look to defend several national championships at the 2019 NRA Intercollegiate Pistol Championships on in Fort Benning, Ga. beginning on Saturday.
The Bears will be looking to bring home some hardware once again led by senior Helen Oh during the four day championship.
Oh is the three-time defending national champion in women's Air Pistol and defending champion in the women's All-Around and the Open All-Around Championship.
Last year was the first time ever at the
At the end of every year it is the team at TapSnap headquarters' pleasure to pick out a few franchisees who have been making impressive headway in the photo booth industry and have been superlative in representing the TapSnap brand.
This year, the team chose the following franchisee to take the Franchisee of the Year crown (well, there's no crown, but there is a badge):
Tammy Lonergan (TapSnap 1188)
Tammy and her daughter Viktorija prove that a TapSnap franchise makes a great family business! Always Chelsea Groton Bank Names Regan Nichols, AVP, Customer Solutions Manager in Groton; Rebecca Magner, AS, Customer Solutions Manager in PawcatuckGroton, CT – Regan Nichols of Westerly, RI, has been named Customer Solutions Manager of Chelsea Groton Bank’s Groton branch, and Rebecca Magner, also of Westerly, RI, has been named Customer Solutions Manager of the Bank’s Pawcatuck branch.
“Both Regan and Rebecca are passionate about getting to know their customers and helping customers and members of their Jonathan Duncklee, President of Duncklee Cooling & Heating Inc. received the Top Performer award from Connecticut Green Bank in February 2019 in North Haven, CT at the Energize CT Center. Duncklee and the CT Green bank teamed up with Core Plus Credit Union to offer consumers super-efficient heating and cooling systems with extremely low interest financing.
Connecticut Green Bank is the nation’s first green bank. Its focus is to “achieve cleaner, less expensive, and more reliable sources of energy while Norwich, CT – The Jordan Porco Foundation will honor Rhonda Spaziani, instructor and former Director of Student Programs at Three Rivers Community College, with the Janice Fletcher Memorial Award.
This award was created to recognize a Fresh Check Day coordinator who embodies the same spirit and commitment of Janice Fletcher, the former Director of Counseling at Lasell College, who passed away last July. Spaziani will receive this award at the eighth annual Jordan's Journey Gala on March 23, 2019 at the
New London, CT – Coast Guard will send a record 11 swimmers to the NCAA Division III Championships as seven men and four women will represent the Academy in Greensboro, N.C. on March 20-23.
The 200 medley relay of senior Patrick Jackson, senior Chasse Sodemann, sophomore Tyler Dominick and junior Joe Rodriguez posted the 10th fastest time in Division III (1:29.74) to earn a spot at the championship.
The 200 freestyle relay of sophomore Dan Jenkins, Rodriguez, Dominick and junior John Pompay had the Trailing by two points with less than a minute remaining, the University of Connecticut Avery Point women’s basketball team scored seven straight points on its way to a thrilling 84-82 win over No. 2 nationally ranked Massasoit CC in the Region XXI Tournament final on March 3.
With the win, the Pointers advance to the NJCAA Division III National Tournament for the second straight year.
UConn Avery Point is the No. 6 seed in the tournament and will play No. 3 seeded Owens Community College (Md.) on
New London, CT – Coast Guard will send six cadet-athletes to the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston this upcoming weekend.
Sophomore All-American Kaitlyn Mooney has the fastest time in Division III this season in both the 3,000 meters and 5,000 meters and will be the top seed this weekend and the DMR of Anita Green, Anna Beck, Adora Lawrence and Mooney have the fourth best time entering the championship.
Mooney posted a school-record time of
Westkott Named NEWMAC Men's Co-Coach of the YearNew London, CT – John Westkott has been named the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Men's Swimming Co-Coach of the Year.
Westkott, in his 20th season as head coach at the Academy, earns NEWMAC Men's Swimming Coach of the Year honors for fourth straight season and the ninth time in his career. He shares the honor this season with Paul Bennett from WPI.
Coast Guard, ranked 16th nationally, placed second for the third straight season Norwich ̶ Three Rivers Community College is pleased to release the Fall 2018 Dean’s List for publication. Students earn their place on the Dean’s List by receiving a 3.4 or higher grade point average based on a minimum of 12 credit hours.
NameCityStateConnecticut Students Alexander G. PikeAmstonCTCharles E. StrautAmstonCTChandra C. WalshAmstonCTOlivia K. KenyonBalticCTKatherine L. KrugBalticCTHeather L. BarberBozrahCTAudrey E. BarteltBozrahCTJillian D. BenedictBozrahCTRaphael S. EckmannBozrahCTSean Norwich, CT – Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank is proud to announce the recent hiring of Joseph Castelli as the Bank’s new Vice President of Residential Lending.
Castelli brings over 30 years of expertise and experience as a mortgage lender to Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank. He founded Guilford Mortgage Service, LLC in 1991, one of the first mortgage broker companies in Connecticut, and has served as the President of Guilford Mortgage Service since its inception. A graduate from Marist College, Groton, CT – Kristin Zummo recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as AVP, Learning & Development Manager. In this role, Kristin is responsible for overseeing training and development for all team members at the Bank.
Prior to joining Chelsea Groton, Kristin spent over seven years in training and development, including five years at Electric Boat where she led company-wide talent, curriculum and leadership development. She also supported employee development through assessment, individual planning, and New London, CT – For the second time this indoor season, sophomore Kaitlyn Mooney has been named the Division III Women's National Athlete of the Week by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
Mooney returned to the track this past weekend two weeks after clocking the third fastest time in NCAA DIII history in the indoor 3000. This time, Mooney competed in the 5000 and made sure her name was higher on the record book.
The sophomore from Manahawkin, New Jersey, crossed the
Three Rivers Community College is excited to announce that Professor of Engineering Science Mark Vesligaj has been awarded a Fulbright International Education Administrators Seminar award to Russia. The Fulbright Program aims to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries and is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government. Fulbright alumni include Nobel Laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, MacArthur Mystic, CT – Mystic Aquarium has announced the promotion of Dr. Allison D. Tuttle to Senior Vice President of Animal Care. Dr. Tuttle has served in a variety of roles at the Aquarium including as Chief Veterinarian and most recently as Vice President of Biological Programs.
In her new role as Senior Vice President, Dr. Tuttle will assume lead responsibility for all aspects of animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, water quality and dive safety. She will also have responsibility for assisting in
Charter Oak Names New Assistant VP for Business Lending
NESS Founder Spike Lobdell Receives US Sailing's Martin Luray Award
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Awards $3000 Grant to Jonnycake Center of Westerly
Norwich Arts Center Appoints Officers
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Knights of Columbus Gales Ferry Council Donates Tootsie Roll Drive Funds to The Arc Eastern CT
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ConnectiCare Presents $9,000 Donation to Town of Ellington
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ConnectiCare Presents $4,000 Donation to St. Vincent de Paul Place
Coast Guard Indoor Track Nationally Ranked
Pfizer Connecticut Labs Opens Call for 2020 Community Grants
Brian Pagliaro Named ConnectiCare's New Senior Vice President, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer
Coast Guard Swim & Dive Nationally Ranked
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Announces the Departure of CEO/Producer Preston Whiteway
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) Recruits Nick Gilham as Director of Social Media
Lottie B. Scott Publishes ''Deep South, Deep North: A Family's Journey''
MDA-UAW Local 571 President William Louis elected United Way Board Chair
Chelsea Groton Bank Promotes 20
14 Free Seminars That Address Today's Biggest Environmental Issues
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Community Foundation’s Women and Girls Fund Supports The Arc Eastern Connecticut
CT Humane Society announces new executive director
Charter Oak Named Best Credit Union in Commercial Record Survey
Full Scholarships Available for Three Rivers Community College Nuclear Engineering Technology Program
Robert A. Avena and Nicholas F. Kepple join Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-At-Law
Charter Oak's Matching Gifts Donates $400,000 to Charities
Chelsea Groton Bank Names Renee Simao Customer Solutions Manager in Norwichtown
Women & Girls Funds Create Opportunities and Remove Barriers for Women and Girls in Eastern CT through $210,554 in 2019 Grants
Nominate Your Hero in the Arts!
STEM Scouts Post 1027 Visits Groton Utilities
Mystic Aquarium Spreads Holiday Cheer to Salvation Army of New London County
Free FAFSA Completion Workshops at Three Rivers Community College
Groton Utilities Welcomes New Apprentice from Grasso Tech
Mystic Aquarium's Coan Addresses Whale Extenction at Ferguson Library's Civility in America Series
Pochal, Kelly & Lech Named to Mystic Aquarium Board of Trustees
TVCCA joins Meals on Wheels America and Subaru of America, Inc. in Sharing the Love this Holiday Season
Nature Center Receives Multi-Year Grant Towards Coogan Farm Vision
Groton Banker Graduates From Industry’s Ivy League Program
Dime Bank donates 150 Turkeys
The Season of Wonderment at Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Coast Guard Wrestling Ranked First in New England
Exhibit: Pawcatuck Remembers - 80 Years of the Field Street School
The Power of Community and Compassion: 2019 Preston Community Fund Grants Announced
Longtime Educational Leader Chosen to Serve as Executive Director of Education at New England Science and Sailing Foundation
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SCORE Welcomes Frank LaMonaca as New Chair of Southeastern CT Chapter
Coast Guard Wrestling Ranked 10th Nationally
Women's Business Development Council to Celebrate ''Women Rising 2019'' At Annual Gala Luncheon & Awards
UConn Avery Point To Host Opening Reception for Electric Boat Employee Art Exhibition on Oct. 24
Sound Community Services named a top workplace for 2019
Chelsea Groton Marketing Exec Blazes a Trail in Banking as Women of FIRE Honoree
Beetlejuice to host Spooky Dinner!
Three Rivers Community College Associate Professor Frederick-Douglass Knowles II named Virginia D. Christian Educator of the Year
Become a Hygienic Resident Artist
ConnectiCare Hosts 2nd Annual Gran Fondo to Honor Former Employee
Eric Galvin to Lead United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s 2019 Community Campaign
Three Rivers Community College Professor Creates Endowed Scholarship in Honor of his Father
Coast Guard Names New Assistant Football Coach
Lisa Gencarelli Joins Chelsea Groton Bank Retail Lending Division
UCFS selects The Edward & Mary Lord Foundation as the recipient of the 2019 Palmer Davies Leadership Award.
Coast Guard Football Opens @ Home, 28 SEPT
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Announces $725,489 in Scholarships
Higher Edge Welcomes New Team Members
LTJG Nikki Barnes Chases Olympic Dream
Coast Guard Athletics Names First NCAA Inclusion & Diversity Designee
Liberty Bank Foundation Seeks Willard M. McRae Community Diversity Award Nominations
Silver / Petrucelli + Associates Welcomes New Staff
SCORE of Southeastern Connecticut Presents Its Second Annual Networking Event, Featuring Guest Speaker Maria Miranda
Eastern CT and Southern Rhode Island Wireless Zones to donate 2,800 stuffed backpacks
Greg Curtis Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as SVP, Chief Technology Officer
Leslie McKillip Joins Chelsea Groton Bank Commercial Lending Division
Luisanna Cabrera Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as Mortgage Specialist
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Announces New Board Members
Knights of Columbus Council 7054 Awards $1,000 to The Arc Eastern CT
Coast Guard Academy Shooters Look to Compete in 2020 Olympics
Chelsea Groton Foundation Presents Scholarships to 16 Rising College Students
ConnectiCare Presents Operation Shower and Operation Recognize to Honor Military Families
Eastern CT Savings Bank Welcomes David W. Stone as First Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer
Appointment of new Chair and Trustees at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
Always Home Announces New Executive Director
UCFS seeks nominations for the 2019 Palmer Davies Leadership Award
Charter Oak Awards $90,000 in College Scholarships
Open Your Heart and Home to an International Student with AIEP
Chelsea Groton Bank Employees Honored by Center for Financial Training
ConnectiCare Encourages Students during Bike to School Initiative
John Banks Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as AVP, Retail Lending Operations Manager
The Dolphin: 'Naval Branch Health Clinic Hospital Corpsman named Service Person of the Month''
Wireless Zone Welcomes Team Member TJ Mallon
Three Rivers Community College Pinning Ceremony Celebrates 34 Nursing Students
The Day to Host 'High School Athlete of the Year' Ceremony June 26 in New London
Regional Businesses Come Together for New Veteran Culinary Program
Carrie Dyer appointed as CEO of Reliance Health
NESS Announces Winners of Statewide Drawing Contest
Coast Guard Swimming Earns All-America Honors
Coast Guard Swimming Earns All-American Honors at Nationals
Coast Guard Academy Wrestler Places 6th at Nationals
Coast Guard Track Athlete Earns All-American Honors, Women Place 10th Nationally
S & P Oyster Restaurant Amps Up Its Special Events
Maria Grenier Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as Asst. Treasurer, Deposit Operations Manager
Nancy Butler Returns for Second Year as United Nations Delegate
Coast Guard Bears Win Four Pistol National Championships
Coast Guard Women's Rowing Ranked 12th Nationally
Coast Guard Pistol to Defend Several National Championships
TapSnap 1188 is Franchisee of the Year
Chelsea Groton Bank Promotes Two
Duncklee Cooling & Heating Inc. Receives Top Performer Award from Connecticut Green Bank
Rhonda Spaziani of Three Rivers Community College Honored with Janice Fletcher Memorial Award
Coast Guard Men's Swimming Sending 7 to Nationals
Back-to-Back! Late Run Sends Pointers To Region XXI Title, National Tournament Bid
Coast Guard Track & Field Sending 6 Athletes to Nationals
Coast Guard Coach of the Year - Men's Swimming
Fall 2018 Dean’s List at Three Rivers Community College
Eastern Savings Bank Welcomes Joseph Castelli as VP, Residential Lending
Kristin Zummo Joins Chelsea Groton Bank As AVP, Learning & Development Manager
Coast Guard Athlete National Athlete of the Week
Professor Mark Vesligaj of Three Rivers Community College Receives a Fulbright Award
Mystic Aquarium's Tuttle Named Senior VP
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