Grace Profile

Grace Profile

MORE

PHOTOS OF THE DAY

From left, cousins Jovanni Arrieta, 12, of New London, Damien Pulst, 8, of Norwich, Jolijah Arrieta, 10, of New London and Jeremy Soler, 11, of Norwich dip their toes in Spaulding Pond to test how cold the water is before jumping in Wednesday, June 19, 2019, while visiting the beach in Mohegan Park in Norwich on opening day of the summer season. The boys' grandfather said they wanted to come to the pond on opening day

Testing the waters in Norwich

Paddleboarders move thorough the water as a group gathers on a dock along Groton Long Point on Monday, June 17, 2019. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)

Paddleboarding in Groton

Members of the Coast Guard Band play the Guardians Big Band Jazz Concert at Fort Griswold on Sunday, June 16, 2019 in Groton. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)

Coast Guard Band plays Fort Griswold

Ted Hendrickson and his wife Mary, of Mystic, walk down a path during a historical walking tour of the Old Town Mill and Hodges Square Village on Sunday, June 16, 2019 in New London. The event, presented by New London Landmarks, provided an introduction to the history and topography of the neighborhood from the area's indigenous people to the building of the Gold Star Bridge. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)

Exploring the Old Town Mill

Jay Carson of the Bozrah Fire Department reacts as he is about to have his head shaved Saturday, June 15, 2019, by Niki Trinkley of GlamLabz Salon in Uncasville, during the Go Bald for a Brother event to benefit Jonathan

Going bald for a brother

Andrea Clarke, left, of Brooklyln, N.Y., and her daughter, Felicia Hurley of Salem, select West African bags to purchase Saturday, June 15, 2019, at a booth run by Butu International, a business located in Brockton, Mass., during the Juneteenth celebration in downtown Norwich. Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Norwich celebrates Juneteenth

Scouts from Mystic Troop 76 unfurl the flag to be raised to celebrate Flag Day Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Mystic Liberty Pole at Holmes and East Main in Mystic. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Raising the flag

Chicago Bulls point guard, and former New London High School star, Kris Dunn, laughs with members of the Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School

Dunn just right ...

Graduating seniors from New London High School walk the halls of C.B. Jennings Elementary School on Thursday, June 13, 2019, as part of the traditional senior walk. The 237 members of the Class of 2019 spent their morning busing from the high school to each of the city's elementary schools, Harbor Elementary, Nathan Hale Arts Magnet, C.B. Jennings and Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet, both as inspiration to the younger students, as well as for the recognition of their accomplishment. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Taking a victory lap

Morgan Kelley of Quaker Hill spends time hoop dancing Wednesday evening, June 12, 2019, at Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford. Kelley said hoop dancing is a way for her to be creative and decided to go to Harkness because of the beautiful weather. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Hoopin' at Harkness

Dwayne Kyle of Pawcatcuck and his sons, Aiden, 5, left, and Camden, 3, pick strawberries Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at the Scott's Yankee Farmer strawberry patch in East Lyme. Kyle said his sons eat a lot of strawberries and have picked other types of fruit but this was their first time picking strawberries. The picking season at Scott's opened on June 7 and runs until about the Fourth of July. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Berry patch kids

06/09/2019 :: Region :: Standalone :: Lucie Tangney, of East Lyme walks along a slackline as she is spotted by her brother Michael Tangney during the Bright Music Festival on Sunday, June 10, 2019, at McCook Point Park in Niantic. The festival, in it's fifth year, features young performers and promotes mental wellness with an introduction to supportive local resources. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)

Bright Music Festival works to promote mental wellness

SEE MORE POLICE AND FIRE NEWS

EDITOR'S NOTE

Find news in your town: