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Roberta Donahue, children’s librarian at the Mystic & Noank Library, says research has shown that children are often reluctant to read out loud to teachers or peers, but are often willing to interact with animals. “When asked to read to a dog, for...
Posted by Kristal Spence
on Jul 24 2008, 02:07 PM
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Look out for traffic at the end of the month as visitors and local residents fill the streets of downtown Mystic to catch sight of about 50 classic and antique boats floating down the Mystic River for Mystic Seaport’s 33rd annual Antique & Classic...
Posted by Kristal Spence
on Jul 16 2008, 01:42 PM
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Lynda Wesley McLaughlin was 8 years old when she traveled with her parents from their home in Groton to the Virgin Islands, where her father had accepted a one-year construction contract. After falling in love with St. Thomas, McLaughlin said her family...
Posted by Kristal Spence
on Jul 16 2008, 01:39 PM
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Since the renovations and changes made to Fitch High School, it seemed as though there was plenty of room for an event such as graduation. Unfortunately, available parking spaces once again came up short and by 5:45 p.m., it was almost impossible to find...
Posted by Kristal Spence
on Jul 11 2008, 12:36 PM
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Jennifer Johnson, director of marketing and communications for the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, recently announced the center will host a celebration of green tastes and style with its summer Eco-Luncheon on July 15 at the RiverWalk Restaurant in...
Posted by Kristal Spence
on Jul 11 2008, 12:35 PM
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“It’s fantastic. This is five years growing,” said Ken Carlson, co-chair of the Friends of the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration (FOMA) as he looked around Bluff Point June 21. Each table of T-shirts and raffles was surrounded by visitors...
Posted by Kristal Spence
on Jul 02 2008, 12:36 PM
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To some, yoga reflects a vision of tights, leotards, and awkward positions. But to Elizabeth Johnstone, resident of Stonington and founder of the nonprofit service organization Recovery Yoga, Inc., yoga is more than different postures and focusing on...
Posted by Kristal Spence
on Jul 02 2008, 12:34 PM
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Local residents joined the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center on June 7 to participate in Trails Day, a program held in conjunction with the Connecticut Forest and Park Association and the American Hiking Society. Jennifer Johnson, director of marketing...
Posted by Kristal Spence
on Jun 27 2008, 05:09 PM
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Membership Director Bambi Poppick recently announced the new summer classes to be offered at the Mystic branch of the Ocean Community YMCA. Poppick said there will be arts and crafts classes for children ages 8 to 12 covering several media. “This is a...
Posted by Kristal Spence
on Jun 27 2008, 05:06 PM
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Local art lovers parked their vehicles downtown June 5 and walked a route connecting six Mystic galleries. It was all part of the Mystic Art in the Evening stroll. According to Brandy Kolmer, director of development and public relations of the Mystic...
Posted by Kristal Spence
on Jun 20 2008, 01:02 PM
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Not only does Bank Square Books in downtown Mystic provide books for bibliophiles, now it will provide authors as well. Some of the book store’s guest authors of late have included George C. Daughan, author of If By Sea: The Forging of the American Navy...
Posted by Kristal Spence
on Jun 20 2008, 01:00 PM
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Family, friends, and faculty watched as the fourth and fifth grade chorus of the Catherine Kolnaski School performed School House Rock Live! Jr. May 28 and May 29 in the auditorium. School House Rock Live! Jr. is a part of The Broadway Junior Collection...
Posted by Kristal Spence
on Jun 12 2008, 03:06 PM
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Governor M. Jodi Rell announced recently that $250,000 to make repairs to the Amistad gained approval when the state Bond Commission met May 30. “Amistad is the largest vessel ever constructed at Mystic Seaport,” Governor Rell said in a recent release...
Posted by Kristal Spence
on Jun 12 2008, 03:05 PM
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Local residents and visiting tourists had a taste of fresh seafood Saturday, Sunday, and Monday over the Memorial Day Weekend at the New England Lobster Days picnic-style event along the Mystic River. Spokesperson for the Mystic Seaport Michael O’Farrell...
Posted by Kristal Spence
on Jun 05 2008, 02:56 PM
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“Whoever this killer was, he was smart and kept his emotions in check, no matter how anger boiled underneath. Nick wondered if the killer’s only release was in the grotesque nature of Allun’s murder. But deep down, he was certain that there was more to...
Posted by Kristal Spence
on May 29 2008, 04:28 PM
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