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Wednesday, May 18, 2011 by:Kathleen O'Rourke
The 2011 graduating class of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy prepare for the graduation ceremony in New London on Wednesday. President Obama delivered the commencement address at the event. Read the story: HERE
I spent the day with Governor Malloy and his staff for a story to run later this year and I could not have picked a better day to tag along. Witnessing these young men and women stepping up to receive their diplomas and shake hands with President Obama is something I will never forget. Well worth the 5:15am wake-up call.
Thursday, May 5, 2011 by:Kathleen O'Rourke
TOP: Gov. Dannel P. Malloy follows his security detail near Ground Zero after attending a tribute lead by President Obama to the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center. ABOVE: New York firefighter Sam Cannizzaro holds a picture of his son Brian Cannizzaro, a member of the Red Hook Ladder 101 firehouse who was killed on Sept. 11, outside Ground Zero during President Obama’s tribute. Read The Advocate story: HERE
Thursday, April 28, 2011 by:Kathleen O'Rourke
Veterinarian Dr. Michael Regan speaks to students during the Sophomore Career Day 2011 at Stamford High School on Thursday. Regan brought along a white Boxer for his presentation.
Career Day’s don’t offer the best photo opportunities so I was pleasantly surprised to see this dog tagging along with the veterinarian. It made my job a lot easier.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 by:Kathleen O'Rourke
Tanya McDowell speaks during a press conference before her arraignment on larceny charges at Norwalk Superior Court on Wednesday. McDowell allegedly used a false Norwalk address to enroll her son in Brookside Elementary School. Read the story: HERE
Every once in a while the ‘hail mary‘ shot works out and this was one of those times. It requires long arms, a steady grip and a little luck.
Friday, April 22, 2011 by:Kathleen O'Rourke
TOP: Ramero Otalvaro holds a cross as Jason Munoz and Maria Garcia join the procession during the Stations of the Cross from Cummings Park to St. Benedict-Our Lady of Montserrat Church on Good Friday. ABOVE: A woman stops to pray by the crucifix in the lobby of the St. Benedict Social Center on Good Friday.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 by:Kathleen O'Rourke
Stamford High School’s Chelsea Sciarretta is this years recipient of the Allyson Rioux award, which is given to the most outstanding senior female high school athlete in Stamford. She is photographed at the softball field at Stamford High School on Tuesday. Read Dave Ruden’s Overtime blog post: HERE
Saturday, April 16, 2011 by:Kathleen O'Rourke
“Rose” the Bulldog patiently waits to go for a walk in Mianus River Park on opening day of trout season. I spent an hour and a half in the park today and saw more dogs than fishermen.
Saturday, April 16, 2011 by:Kathleen O'Rourke
While walking through Mianus River park on opening day of trout season I came across this scene. It raises the age-old question: “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?”
