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I’ve covered arts and entertainment and written humor columns at The Day for almost a quarter-century. What I’ve learned is how privileged I’ve been to explore for readers an incredibly diverse, active, and creative cultural area – from local music clubs, galleries and museums to numerous nationally famous authors, performance organizations and the array of talent that flows through the Garde Arts Center, and Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos, and much more.
Rick Koster
I’ve covered arts and entertainment and written humor columns at The Day for almost a quarter-century. What I’ve learned is how privileged I’ve been to explore for readers an incredibly diverse, active, and creative cultural area – from local music clubs, galleries and museums to numerous nationally famous authors, performance organizations and the array of talent that flows through the Garde Arts Center, and Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos, and much more.
Lorraine Dollard
Aidan Schuler, Special to The Times
Throughout the current COVID-19 pandemic, many children have struggled to make meaningful connections with role models they can look up to. Lorraine Dollard, 71, of Gales Ferry is hoping to help make a difference, as she is busy inspiring pre-school children at the Head Start program in Groton.
For her six years of mentorship, she recently was named Foster Grandparent of the Year by the Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters program that covers eastern Connecticut.
Brian Kelly, director of marketing for Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters, explained,
“Lorraine is a Foster Grandparent (senior mentor) in the Foster Grandparent Program, which is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service and managed by Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters. . Nutmeg has a strong Foster Grandparent Program in the regions of both Greater Hartford and southeastern Connecticut.”
Rohan Ruddock, 41, of 47 North St. was charged Tuesday with possession of drug paraphernalia.
Ralph Cora, 37, of 35 Chestnut St., Apt. 406, was charged Tuesday with two counts of third-degree assault and one count of risk of injury to a minor.
Zackary Wright, 47, of 56 Otis St. was charged Tuesday with violation of conditions of release and second-degree failure to appear in court.
Kyle Marciniak, 25, of Jewett City was charged Wednesday with criminal violation of a protective order.
Lyric Harris, 21, of 53 Iron St., Ledyard, was charged Sunday with second-degree failure to appear in court.
Shawn Copeland, 35, of 62 Pollys Lane, Montville, was charged April 7 with interfering with police and possession of less than 4 ounces of marijuana.
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