It's a new year, and whether or not you have a resolution to get healthy, perhaps you just need a detox from the holiday treats? It's no secret that Groton is not the culinary capital of the world (but here's 50 reasons why Groton isn't rotten), however the good news is there are a small [...]
With the holidays upon us, many are wondering how COVID-19 will impact the festive season. Luckily, many traditional events are still scheduled near our area. At time of publication, Naval Submarine Base New London was under "HPCON Charlie" restrictions. Keeping this in mind, we wanted to share local events that embrace social distancing and outdoor [...]
Happy November! As we near Thanksgiving, you may or may not be looking forward to firing up the oven, basting the turkey and braving the grocery store. Perhaps you just PCS'd to the area or are about to. Or maybe the pure exhaustion from 2020 (and the sad reality many of us cannot see extended [...]
In our latest installment of "Sub Spouse Small Business," we're thrilled to introduce you to Jenny Wade, a Groton-based submarine spouse and entrepreneur. As owner of "All The Pretty Tees," Jenny's mission is to empower women to feel happy, confident and special with beautiful t-shirt designs. Read on to learn more! Name: Jenny Wade Hometown: [...]
When I had my first baby last December, I was an emotional mess during my last night in the hospital. I will never forget my fairy-godmother-of-a-nurse who could sense my nervousness. She gave me the best advice and said “I know you have a winter baby, but don’t be afraid to bundle him up and [...]
As COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise in Connecticut, local Navy leadership has reinstituted "HPCON C" guidelines for COVID mitigation at Naval Submarine Base New London. As our state continues its phased reopening, our military families must observe from afar to protect our submariners. Fall in Connecticut means pumpkin patches, hay rides, cider donuts and [...]
One of the greatest benefits of being stationed in New England is the beautiful fall season. Given the ongoing precautions of COVID-19, many of us are limited to a certain number of miles from home. So perhaps a weekend getaway to Maine or Vermont is out of reach. The good news is you don't have [...]
Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. Fall doesn't officially start until September 21, but there's some great local businesses offering fun, seasonal activities in the weeks ahead. It's a bit early for pumpkin patches, but you can get your first taste of the season with [...]
Every duty station is what you make of it, this we know. And in the submarine community, it doesn’t take long for nicknames and reputations to catch on. And when it comes to Groton, many refer to it as, for lack of a better word, rotten. I did not have many expectations when we moved [...]
