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Articles by Kelli Caplan

About Kelli Caplan
Kelli Caplan is a wife, a mother of three and a friend to all who know her. She spends a lot of time in her SUV, driving to schools, pediatricians, WalMart and Harris Teeter. She loves to try new recipes and new authors’ books. Her favorite foods are green (lettuce, broccoli, pickles). A former crime reporter for the Daily Press, Kelli has been writing for the Oyster Pointer as long as she has been able to hold a pencil.
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Waterworks director keeps ideas flowing

June 28, 2021 Kelli Caplan 0

When Yan Le Gouellec talks about water, it’s like listening to Willy Wonka talk about candy. Le Gouellec is excited by water and all that it means to a city. Water is his passion, and [Read More…]

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Canvas Coffee House: Elevating java to art in a cup

May 21, 2021 Kelli Caplan 0

A blank canvas is often turned into something artful and creative. That’s the premise behind Canvas Coffee House in Port Warwick. Opened in February 2019 by Daniel Haskett and Alex Hoyes, the shop has created [Read More…]

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Newport News Fire Department: Igniting new energy and ideas with Chief Jeff Johnson

May 21, 2021 Kelli Caplan 0

Community mindedness. Proactive leadership. And a deep passion for what he does. That’s what drives Jeff Johnson to be the most productive and results-driven fire chief he can for the city of Newport News. Johnson, [Read More…]

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Habitat and Rotary partner to build happiness and hope

April 26, 2021 Kelli Caplan 0

Kameera James and her two young sons are getting ready to move into a new house. But it’s not just any home. It’s a Habitat for Humanity house that is being built and funded by [Read More…]

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The Marksman: Taking aim at gun safety

March 15, 2021 Kelli Caplan 0

Although he is surrounded by them every day, Juan Bell is not a huge fan of guns. But he does love law and order, and he prides himself on being an expert on firearm safety. [Read More…]

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Kaéra Mims: Realtor® on a mission

January 26, 2021 Kelli Caplan 0

Sometimes, people end up in the exact right career. They are excited by it, passionate about it and dedicated to it. That is exactly what happened when Kaéra Mims discovered the field of real estate. [Read More…]

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Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy: Shaping tomorrow’s officers

January 22, 2021 Kelli Caplan 0

Brandon Stevens has a passion for law enforcement. He is currently in his third training course at the Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy in Newport News. First, he completed correctional officer training. Then, he [Read More…]

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Pie serves up fame to Newport News baker

November 12, 2020 Kelli Caplan 0

Some artists create their masterpieces on canvas. Karen Freidt is not one of them. Her canvas is pie. Yes, pie. Freidt has quickly discovered that her talent is bakeable. And the world is on to [Read More…]

Joe Lieberman founded Peninsula Data Service Center
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Joe Lieberman: In search of the right answer

October 16, 2020 Kelli Caplan 0

Look up “problem solver” in the dictionary, and you will find a perfect description of Joe Lieberman. Lieberman, founder and president of Peninsula Data Service Center, is a man who loves a challenge. He can [Read More…]

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Persnickety Crane Café serves up coffee with a healthy side of fellowship

October 16, 2020 Kelli Caplan 0

Step foot into Persnickety Crane Café and get ready to be transported to a happy place. A place where there is balance in the world. People are smiling, kids are playing, adults are talking, the [Read More…]

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Whole Foods Market: A foodie paradise

September 25, 2020 Kelli Caplan 0

Santana Sampier believes wholeheartedly in what she does everyday at Whole Foods Market. She is a foodie. She is a people person. And she adores her job. She is the assistant team leader at the [Read More…]

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Unreasonable Kids: Helping kids find their superpowers

September 25, 2020 Kelli Caplan 0

When Ateba Gaines was young, her dream was to be like Wonder Woman. The superhero possessed all the traits that Gaines longed to have in her life. “I always wanted to be a superhero, but [Read More…]

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