Military Appreciation Breakfast Lets Community Say Thanks

Congressman Joe Courtney was one of the key speakers at the October 19 Military Appreciation Breakfast held at the Mystic Marriott.

by John Stratton

The spacious dining room of the Mystic Marriott is full with hundreds of uniformed military and their civilian well-wishers, the Navy’s Silver Dolphins post the colors, and the U.S. Coast [...]

Eagle Visits East Coast for Training

The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle will sail from New London on April 30, 2010, to begin a training summer in the Caribbean Sea and along the East Coast.  Eagle will make visits to the following U.S. ports in conjunction with her training mission:

May 7 – [...]

Wreaths Across America

Local veterans, townspeople and students will again gather  in Old Saybrook to pay special tribute to the “Wreaths Across America” (WAA) traveling caravan escorted by the “Patriot Guard Riders.”

Old Saybrook is the major official stop in CT on WAA’s journey to Arlington National Cemetery, where the group will place wreaths [...]

Are You and Your Vessel Ready to Enjoy a Safe Summer? Part II

photo & story by Don Greene

Engine and Fuel Storage and Ventilation

For in board gasoline engine, you can use your nose to check for gas leaks. Also, look for the oil pollution placard. Look for signs of uncontrolled oil in the bilge.

If [...]