Jim Calhoun Charity All-Star Game

story & photos by Christopher Annino

The 10th Annual Jim Calhoun Charity All-Star Basketball Game was held in the Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, August 9. Former and current UConn players such as Travis Knight, Ray Allen, Emeka Okafor, Ben Gordon, Rip Hamilton, Caron Butler, Kevin Ollie, Donyell Marshall, Khalid El-Amin, [...]

51st Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival

The 51st Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival Jury and the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce this years winning artists. The 51st Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival took place on Saturday and Sunday, August 9th and 10th, 2008 along the streets of downtown historic Mystic. 285 international artists and craftspeople [...]

Chef Saad’s Chimichurri Steak Recipe

It’s time for Labor Day cook-outs and Chef Aiman Saad of The Longhouse at Mohegan Sun shares his top five grilling tips. Learn how to grill like a pro and test out Chef Saad’s tips with his exclusive Chimichurri Steak Recipe.

1. Choose The Right Steak: First, choose [...]

Jacqueline Nixon Community Service Award

story & photos by Christopher Aninno

On Friday, August 1 at Washington Park, Groton, residents gathered to celebrate Groton Day. Gabriel’s Karate, Groton Utilities, and the City of Groton Fire and Police Departments gave special demonstrations. There were games for the kids and free food and miniature golf for everyone, but the highlight of the [...]