5 Groton-Area Events Not to Miss This Month

5 Groton-Area Events Not to Miss This Month

Happy September! As we roll into the fall season, don't miss these great events happening this month: Corn Maze and Cider Donut Festival (Sept. 2-3) I see y’all putting your pumpkins out on the patio!  But first, cider… start off your pre-fall season this weekend at the Lyman Orchards Corn Maze and Cider Donut Festival!  There [...]

Five Great Places to Grab a Lobster Roll Near Groton

Five Great Places to Grab a Lobster Roll Near Groton

Growing up in the coastal south, I’m well acquainted with great seafood.  But prior to moving to Groton, I never had a "labstah" roll.  The first time I tried one, it instantly became my go to summer order when dining out.  I made it my mission to find the best lobster roll in the area.  What I found was, [...]

10 Things To Do With Littles This Winter Near Groton

10 Things To Do With Littles This Winter Near Groton

Winter can be tough on the little ones, and the parents trapped inside with them trying to fill their days with activities so they aren’t spending 6 hours a day watching Blue’s Clues.  If you are like me, you are always trying to find fun, indoor activities for those cold/rainy days.  Most of those activities [...]

5 Fun Things To Do This Weekend Near Groton

5 Fun Things To Do This Weekend Near Groton

Happy New Year! For our friends stationed in Groton, CT, don't let the winter doldrums get you down. Even though the holidays are behind us, Southeastern Connecticut is nothing short of sparkle and fun with so many fun seasonal events. Here's five events happening this weekend: Go Ice Skating at Foxwoods Photo courtesy of Foxwoods [...]

The Submarine Birthday Ball: 5 Things to Know

The Submarine Birthday Ball: 5 Things to Know
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jimmy Ivy III

The Submarine Birthday Ball is one of the most time honored traditions of the submarine community. National Submarine Day falls on April 11. On that date in 1900, the United States government procured its first modern commissioned submarine, the USS Holland (SS-1). Every year, wherever submariners congregate, there is sure to be a Submarine Birthday Ball. [...]