Joanie and Stanley Visit Mystic

In 1995, Dale Hubert, a Grade 3 teacher in London, Ontario, Canada, began the Flat Stanley Project. The idea came from “Flat Stanley,” a 1964 children’s book by Jeff Brown. The story goes, that after a bulletin board falls on Stanley while he is sleeping, he finds being flat has its advantages, such as the [...]

Dear Neighbor of Southeastern Connecticut & Southern Rhode Island,

The 2010 Eastern Connecticut tourism season is on the horizon, and with it comes a number of challenges, especially relating to the money available for promoting the region. However, with the right mindset, these challenging times also provide a number of opportunities.

The economy, statewide and nationwide, still faces hurdles in [...]

Windows-On-Our-Waters

Gary Poe, Founder and Executive Director, Windows-On-Our-Waters, points to Cheeze Wiz that contains “more anchovies than cheese” in the Windows-On-Our-Waters trailer. All of the products displayed contain ocean plants or animals as an ingredient.

story & photos by Jerry Sinnamon

The greatest source of water pollution comes from litter, trash, [...]

Battle Between the Bridges

story & photo by Christopher Annino

(l-r) Megan Malmoe, Jessi Reel, Jon Winter, Brian DeRegt, Sam Stitt and James Dietz II are this year’s winners of the 7th Annual “Battle Between the Bridges,” held on September 19th.

Olympians and nationally known rowers lined up to compete for the 7th Annual “Battle [...]