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Human Remains Found in Southwest Harbor, ME
Kennebec Journal: The Maine Medical Examiner’s Office is attempting to identify human remains found in Southwest Harbor, Maine. The remains were discovered last week, not far from one of the last reported locations of Pete Peterson, who disappeared nearly...
Block Island Inn to be Restored
Block Island Times: Set atop a grassy hill overlooking the Great Salt Pond, the Narragansett Inn is a regal island landmark. Because it is high above the street, it does not receive a lot of passerby attention, yet this...
SUBS Sighted in Mattapoisett Harbor, MA
On the Go catering and takeout in Mattapoisett is offering a weekend special for boaters (and non-boaters) looking for some tasty easy meals to bring on the boat or a picnic. On the Go will make you 4 subs...
CT Issues Warning to Paddlers
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today cautioned boaters—especially those using canoes or kayaks—that conditions on Long Island Sound and the state’s rivers and streams, in particular the Housatonic, Connecticut and Farmington Rivers, present significant dangerous...
CT Closes 3 Launch Ramps
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced that 3 boat launches have been closed due to high water or storm damage. The launches are: Haddam Meadows in Haddam; Salmon River in East Haddam and Bissell Bridge...
Coast Guard Urges Boat Responsibly this Labor Day Weekend
The Coast Guard, along with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadrons and state boating agencies from New Jersey to Maine are working together to stress the importance of recreational boating and paddling safety. Labor Day weekend, for many...
SailMaine Celebrates Another Great Junior Season
The SailMaine Junior program completed another season with 300-plus youth learning the ways of the sea. The Junior Sailing program’s newest class, The Adventure Course, was a great success. Five participants and one instructor explored Casco Bay for two...
Norwalk, CT, Oyster Fest Coming Up
TheHour.com: Hurricane-cum-Tropical Storm Irene played havoc with southwest Connecticut, but plans for the 34th annual Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival are right on schedule. The event is scheduled to run Friday, September 9 through Sunday, September 11. The Seaport...
Camden Windjammer Festival This Weekend
The Camden Windjammer Festival is a community-led celebration of Camden’s maritime heritage and living traditions. From the great age of sail when 4-, 5-, and even 6-masted schooners were launched in Camden Harbor, Maine, through the birth of the...
Meal Deal in Mattapoisett
On the Go catering and takeout in Mattapoisett is offering a weekend special for boaters (and non-boaters) looking for some tasty easy meals to bring on the boat or a picnic. On the Go will make you 4 subs...
