From the monthly archives: June 2010
Reveling in their last days of a high school career, Valley Regional students set sail for their Senior Reception aboard the Mystique, a Lady Katharine Cruise ship. The casually-attired event featured an evening of fine dining, dancing and charming scenery along the Connecticut River.
The Essex Rotary Club held their 52nd Annual Shad Bake last weekend – just another one of those simply delicious New England traditions. The Rotarians, whom take great pride in their shad, provided me with a complete “shaducation” detailing the process from start to finish. Shad is similar to that of salmon – a freshwater [...]
The Essex Boat Show was the first of its kind situated in the historic hamlet. Aboard the At & Is, a sailboat named after his grandchildren, Atley and Elizabeth, Jim Eastland overlooks the docks as though he were out at sea. Some more images of discerning bystanders:
In effort to increase exercise in today’s children, a local East Haven school sports a program called KiDSMARATHON, whereas students from all grades run one mile after school 25 times a year. The final event will span one mile and 385 yards completing the marathon. In all honesty, I believe the kids just like the [...]
Vote 2012
