Mudhead’s ‘Go-To’ Regatta and Party Benefit Hospice; ‘Open Jam’ Precedes Regatta at Mystic Shipyard

Over 60 boats participated in the Annual Mudhead Benefit Regatta. Photos by Chad Tjerandsen

Patriot, the highest fund-raising boat, underway in the Mudhead Benefit Regatta for Hospice SECT.

For 23 years, sailors in southeastern Connecticut have raced their vessels to raise funds and awareness for Hospice Southeastern Connecticut. This year, some 500 friends and neighbors will also gather for a benefit party hosted by the Mystic River Mudheads. [...]

Greater Westerly Chamber Picks Angela Smith for Its Citizen of the Year

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by Alexis Ann

(Check out an album of photos from the gala here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/80020280@N05/sets/72157630407413060/)

The Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Area Chamber of Commerce honored Angela Smith as its 2012 Citizen of the Year during the 50th Annual Awards Ceremony and Annual Membership Banquet at the Venice Restaurant on June 26.

“This is the most exciting thing [...]

SHS Drama Wins Six Halo Awards for Theater Arts

by: Anna Maria Trusky

Libby Hall, Heather Jackson, Erin Lee Sousa Stanley (Theater Director), Rachyl Jackson, and Wyatt Floyd of Stonington High School Drama have a lot to celebrate—and to look forward to!

Students at Stonington High School (SHS) Drama started their summer on an award-winning high note—and unlike most students, who live for [...]

Groton Lions Install New Officers

by Sandy MacKay

Karen Bryant smiles as her term ends and Dave Fausset is installed as the new President of the Groton Lions.

Who are these Lions, that number over 1.35 million worldwide and reside in 46,000 clubs in 207 countries?

These thoughts were going through my mind as I was driving to the [...]