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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 03 2008, 04:41 PM
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Over the course of any given summer, Stonington Borough residents will see thousands of tourists walk the streets of their historic seaside village. These visitors generally come to appreciate the quaint, historic charms, ocean views, and of course, the...
Posted by Russ Morey
on Jul 03 2008, 04:25 PM
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On June 18, Stonington High School celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2008. The ceremony was heartfelt, as the class fittingly asked SHS alumna Kate Careb, the Special Olympics Connecticut Eastern Region Director of Development, to deliver the...
Posted by Russ Morey
on Jul 03 2008, 04:21 PM
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On June 13 the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center held a ground-breaking ceremony for the new addition to its senior center. Several local leaders, including Stonington First Selectman Ed Haberek, attended the ceremony and witnessed the preliminary work on...
Posted by Russ Morey
on Jun 26 2008, 04:30 PM
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Due to extensive road work, traffic along Route 1 in Pawcatuck has slowed to a crawl. While this might be a drag for most motorists waiting for the policemen to turn their signs from stop to slow, there is a silver lining. As luck would have it, Cousins...
Posted by Russ Morey
on Jun 26 2008, 04:24 PM
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With its shelves of curios and knickknacks housed beneath low ceilings and exposed beams, a visit to the Watermark is like a trip to Grandma’s house. But instead of pinched cheeks and a lecture on why you should call more often (which you should), the...
Posted by Russ Morey
on Jun 20 2008, 10:12 AM
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On Saturday, June 28, the Stonington Historical Society will host its 10th annual dinner dance from 6 p.m. to midnight. While the event has been successful in the past, generally attracting upwards of 300 people, this year’s event co-chair Rebecca Lynch...
Posted by Russ Morey
on Jun 20 2008, 10:10 AM
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In 1647, while on his way to Boston, William Chesebrough first came across the area we now know as Stonington. Two years later in 1649 he settled here, at Wequetequock Cove, with his family, becoming the first European settler of the town. Within a few...
Posted by Russ Morey
on Jun 12 2008, 04:03 PM
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Walking among the quaint roads of the Stonington Borough has always been a fun and enjoyable experience for anyone interested in historic houses and various kinds of architecture. On Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21, walking through the borough will...
Posted by Russ Morey
on Jun 12 2008, 04:01 PM
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On the morning of May 30, town leaders and community members from all over southeastern Connecticut gathered at the Groton Inn and Suites to honor the most successful local high school senior and junior scholars of the2007-2008 school year at the annual...
Posted by Russ Morey
on Jun 12 2008, 03:28 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, 03:56 PM
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Known for years as Pawcatuck Park, the little-used plot of land behind the parking lot of C.C. O’Brien’s Sports Café was, for quite some time, in very sad shape. Situated right along the Pawcatuck River, what was once a prime location to picnic, play...
Posted by Russ Morey
on Jun 05 2008, 03:44 PM
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Heading into their final match of the season against Fitch, a larger and very talented team, the Stonington High School boys tennis team sat at 11-3 with co-ownership of the ECC Small Division title. For avid followers of the program this success is no...
Posted by Russ Morey
on May 29 2008, 03:38 PM
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On May 19 the newest culinary establishment opened its doors in the Stonington Borough. The restaurant, Dogwatch Café, is the latest venture of renowned Stonington sailor Clay Burkhalter and his brother-in-law, David Eck. Located at Dodson Boatyard in...
Posted by Russ Morey
on May 29 2008, 03:34 PM
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The Avalonia Land Conservancy, Inc. (ALC), a land trust and nonprofit, nonpolitical, and tax-exempt organization, will celebrate its 40th anniversary during the month of May. Founded in 1968 as the Mashantucket Land Trust, Inc. and later changing its...
Posted by Russ Morey
on May 22 2008, 04:41 PM
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