Norwich – Courage, it has been suggested, begins with showing up and allowing yourself to be seen. And what a scene to be seen Friday on The Hallan Stage inside venerable Slater Auditorium, where eigh.
May 24—She was a gymnast when she was younger and, back then, Kara Kochanski-Vendola had mom and dad Lanie and Joe at every competition. Lanie and Joe, in fact, were there Wednesday afternoon at Stonington to watch Kochanski-Vendola coach the Norwich Free Academy girls' track team. "My mom's still here," Kochanski-Vendola said. "They still come to my meets to support me." It is with that .
Sweet Momma’s Bakery is a family affair Jean Smith, owner of Sweet Momma’s Bakery in Norwich, poses with her top-selling carrot cake. (photo by Kevin Gorden) Artwork on the front window of Sweet Momma’s Bakery in Norwich. (photo by Kevin Gorden) Kara Kochanski-Vendola of Norwich is a regular customer at Sweet Momma’s Bakery. (photo by Kevin Gorden) The display case at Sweet Momma’s Bakery in Norwich. (photo by Kevin Gorden) Published February 03. 2021 7:44AM Kevin Gorden, Special to The Times The newest bakery in Norwich is truly a family affair some 40 years in the making. Sweet Momma’s Bakery opened Dec. 29 at 87 Town St., near the Norwichtown Green. Owner Jean Smith, though, has been baking as a side business since 1978, offering desserts and, later, catering service. She also worked part-time at Shop-Rite Supermarket, on top of her full-time job as a judicial marshal at Norwich Superior Court.