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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

The first railroad in Connecticut – the Stonington-Providence Railroad – started operations in 1837.  Since then, railroads in the Stonington region have seen booms and declines – and one major disaster.

Bob Suppicich, noted railroad expert, will explore this dramatic history in his illustrated discussion on Wednesday, March 18, at 7 PM.  The program, presented by the Stonington Historical Society, will be held at the United Church of Stonington, 65 Main Street – next to where Stonington’s first railroad ran.

Bob will explore, among other things, Stonington’s swift rise as a transportation hub.  Passengers from New York to Providence or Boston would travel from New York to Stonington on the Stonington Steamship Line and continue their journey on the Stonington-Providence Railroad.  Stonington’s importance as a hub declined as railroads were built from Providence to New York.

Bob will also describe the terrible railroad accident in 1873 when a broken dam on the Pawcatuck River caused a flood that washed away the railroad bridge across the river, causing the wreck of the Stonington-Boston train.

Admission is free for members of the Historical Society, and $5 for non-members.  A reception will follow the discussion.

Posted on March 4th, 2009  | category: Featured Articles


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Posted on March 4th, 2009  | category: Resident On The Street


Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

Enjoy your Landscape Forever with our “Landscapes for Life” Program

Now is the time of year when your thoughts naturally turn to the upcoming spring.  The warm weather; the crocuses and daffodils popping up means that spring is just days away.  This is also the time of year where you may have a feeling of dread about those garden beds that are harder and harder each year to maintain or that were out of control when you left them last fall. No need to worry, Sprigs & Twigs Landscapes is here to help! We have maintained properties since 1997 and we are only a phone call away.

We refurbish old landscapes; provide landscape makeover and renovation services, absentee owner services and offer a comprehensive garden maintenance program.

Our garden maintenance program lets you enjoy your property worry-free.  We provide a customized service, tailored to your landscape.  In the spring, we rejuvenate your garden beds, prune shrubs and perennials, re-edge, fertilize and re-mulch as needed.  Throughout the year we also provide weekly or bi-weekly maintenance where we visit your property and keep it up to snuff.  In the fall, we close-down your garden for the long winter months by doing final pruning, weeding.

We are now making the incredible offer to guarantee your plants for life as long as we maintain your landscape.  This new program is called “Landscapes for Life.”  If any plant we take care of dies, we will replace it, free-of-charge, for life!  See more details at www.SprigsandTwigs.net.

Doing business with Sprigs & Twigs Landscapes will be an unforgettable experience.

• We are low maintenance, naturalistic landscape specialists; we care about our environment.  We will treat your landscape in an eco-friendly way, creating a better environment for your family, neighborhood and community.

• We have the experience, education and equipment to professionally design, install and maintain high value landscapes that are good for the environment, beautiful and low maintenance.

• We are a woman-owned, local, family business and active members of the community. We buy from local suppliers to promote growth of our local economy while keeping our carbon footprint as small as we can.

• We provide high quality work and outstanding customer service. We take your worry out of landscaping and give you back your weekends.

• We have hundred’s of satisfied customers ready to give you their recommendations on request.

• Our work has been recognized nationally as 2008 Landscaper of the Year National Finalist.

Give me a call at 860.235.0752.

Best Wishes,

Linda K. Lillie
Owner

Sprigs & Twigs Landscapes, LLC

Posted on March 4th, 2009  | category: Biz Around the Region


Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

David Burke Prime, one of Foxwoods newest restaurants, run by acclaimed celebrity chef David Burke, is a modern interpretation of the classic American Steakhouse and continues to redefine modern American cuisine with its culinary creativity.  This 13,000 square foot steakhouse offers seating for 280 and a 28 seat bar.  There is also a private dining area that will accommodate parties of up to 100 people.  It’s visually stunning décor and eclectic mix of wrought iron and cow-hide seating offers a unique setting for casual – upscale dining.  The centerpiece of the restaurant is no doubt the three-story, 35-foot wine tower that is a showcase for over 5,000 bottles of premium wines from around the world, which also offers a very exclusive enclave for private dining.

Situated on the lower level of the Grand Pequot Tower at Foxwoods Resort Casino, signature menu items include appetizers such as Pretzel Crusted Crab Cake with Mango and Poppy Seed Honey, Surf & Turf Dumplings with Lobster and Lemon and Steak Tartare with “Quail Egg Salad.”  The raw bar will offer “The Pequot Tower” which includes a variety of lobster, shrimp, clams, oysters and a jumbo crab leg.  A selection of dry-aged and David Burke Prime Steaks are available along with David Burke Prime Signature Sauces as garnishes.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.  Sunday Brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For reservations please call 1-800-FOXWOODS or make your reservation online at www.foxwoods.com.

Posted on March 4th, 2009  | category: Foxwoods Resort Casino, Restaurants


Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

by Capt. Don Greene

I was sitting in my chair next to a beautiful roaring fireplace on a rainy Sunday afternoon, when I decided to get out a chart and my new Garmin GPS Model 478. I set out a course from Greenport, NY to Stonington Harbor.

See if you can chart the course. You just passed the 1GI flashing green buoy, at Gardiners Point, Long Island. You set a course for the flashing R10 (red bell buoy).

As you reach the eastern end of Fishers Island you notice that the sun has set and it is starting to get dark. You reach over to switch on your running lights and they do not turn on. You switch again. They flash very bright then off. You also notice that the GPS is turned off.

With all the rocks near you, what will you do after you get everyone into PFDS??

In the next printing of the Resident, I will finish plotting the course. If you cannot plot a course into Stonington Harbor, you need to attend our next boating class.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 25-03 will be conducting  a “Weekend Navigator” class.  The classes will be held on Saturday, April 4th and Saturday, April 11th.  The course will be held  from 9 am to 4 pm on both Saturdays at the Odd Fellows Home on Lestertown Road, Groton.

For information and/or registration please contact Bruce Buckley at 860.391.3364 or via email at cgaux.mysticct@yahoo.com. Fee is $75.

Ask Bruce to save you a seat.

Posted on March 4th, 2009  | category: Boating, Coast Guard

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