Published Journalism
A few pieces I've had published for the Westerly Sun, Seasons Magazines, and the Connecticut State Library.
Modern Art: Elm City Artists take their creativity to the streets
Seasons Magazines
Indoor galleries aren’t the only places to see innovative, thought-provoking works of art. Some of New Haven’s most provocative pieces have long been showcased in unconventional places – on the sides of buildings, atop restaurants, on parking garages, or under overpasses.
Old boat shop transformed into a unique barware accessories store in Noank
The Westerly Sun
NOANK — In the middle of Noank Shipyard, where the old boat repair shop once was, sailors now have a place to buy handmade bottle openers and nautical barware accessories.
Mike and Wendy Hille of MW Coastal Goods have combined their passions for fishing and art and held the grand opening of their new store on May 20.
Stonington couple wins Zero Energy Challenge award from Energize Connecticut
The Westerly Sun
STONINGTON — Energize Connecticut, in partnership with Eversource, has named Stonington homeowners Sandy and Jeff Alexander one of five winners of its annual Zero Energy Challenge.
The competition sought to find the most energy-efficient single- and multifamily homes built between June 2015 and Jan. 31, 2017.
Girls on the Run after-school program aims at empowerment
MYSTIC — You could call Lara Schrage and Elke Bellet sole providers. Or, perhaps, soul providers.
Schrage and Ballet, the two “coaches” for the southeastern Connecticut council of Girls on the Run, an after-school program that aims to inspire and empower young women, organized a shoe-collection fundraiser in the spring and summer that raised $688.
The Westerly Sun
Submarine detection helped U.S. track enemy during WWI
SCSU Capstone Project with the Connecticut State Library
Connecticut developed one of the greatest contributions to World War I — the ability to detect and track submarines underwater.
Researchers at an experimental station in New London developed listening devices that would allow for detection of submarines, based on similar technology in the works in England. As a result, American submarines were the first to be able to track the underwater movements of the enemy.
Veteran Reporter Explores Gilded Age History in Connecticut
The Westerly Sun
PAWCATUCK — In 1980, while interning at The Day in New London, Gail MacDonald was assigned to write a story about the Brandford House in the Avery Point section of Groton.