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The Whalie Awards are handed out Saturday

 May 23, 2013; Updated: 2:13 pm

Rumors whiz by like fireballs from Roman candles. Why DID Taylor Swift buy property in Watch Hill?
There are many theories, but a genuinely reasonable possibility might be this: Swift wants to be A)...

Let the Memorial Day parades begin

 May 23, 2013; Updated: 1:44 pm

Memorial Day weekend has arrived, and the region is honoring the people who died serving in the U.S. military with vigils, ceremonies and parades.

SUNDAY

Pre-Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil - 8...

RiverFare returns for 20th year

 May 22, 2013; Updated: 4:33 pm

The Connecticut River Museum presents RiverFare 2013 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30. Attendees can sample signature dishes and drinks while perusing and bidding on gifts, services and entertainment experiences up for silent...

Ask an antique expert

 May 21, 2013; Updated: 4:59 pm

The New London County Historical Society and Garde Arts Center will host an appraisal event at the Garde Arts Center in the lobby of the Garde Theater at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 6. Experts specializing in antiques, jewelry, textiles, silver,...

Call for artists

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 6:30 pm

Art on Groton Bank is seeking artists for its seventh annual outdoor art show scheduled for July 20 on the grounds of the Bill Memorial Library at 240 Monument St.

Each artist will receive a 10-by-10-foot space to present their works for a...

Seeking singers and storytellers

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 6:30 pm

The Groton Public Library is seeking adults and teens to read to children and their families for its Sundown Storytime series, held at 6:30 p.m. Monday evenings, June 24 through July 29 at the library's Ann Bausch Memorial reading area.

The...

Historical societies present genealogy workshop

 May 19, 2013; Updated: 5:51 pm

The Westerly Historical Society and the Babcock-Smith House will host a workshop on Wednesday, May 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Babcock-Smith House Carriage House, 124 Granite St., Westerly.

Participants will learn how to set up a family...

Nathan Hale is topic of Sunday lecture

 May 18, 2013; Updated: 11:54 pm

Walt Woodward will give a lecture, "The Burning Question About Nathan Hale," at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Jabez Smith House in Groton.
Today, many people know that there is some question about whether state...

Wishing for more wishes

 May 18, 2013; Updated: 5:25 pm

Teams are forming now for the 15th annual Ocean Beach Volleyball Tournament and Wish Family Picnic at Ocean Beach Park in New London on Sunday, June 2, at 9 a.m.

Co-ed volleyball teams from around the state will compete to raise funds to...

Dogs Days are here again

 May 17, 2013; Updated: 5:33 pm

Are we all in agreement that a good dog is pretty much the greatest thing in the world? Yes, I thought so. That’s why it’s important to show up Saturday and/or Sunday at the ninth Dog Days Adoption Event at the Old Saybrook...

Dennis Lehane lectures in Groton

 May 16, 2013; Updated: 2:23 pm

Bestselling crime novelist Dennis Lehane, whose latest book, "Live by Night," just won the prestigious Edgar Award for Best Novel, will read from and sign his work tonight in a presentation at the Groton Public Library.

According to...

Another dimension: "SpongeBob" in 4-D at Mystic Aquarium

 May 16, 2013; Updated: 2:23 pm

Yeah, you had "The Great Gatsby" opening in 3-D last week, and you have the latest "Star Trek" opening in 3-D this week.

But your kids want 4-D? They need to head to Mystic Aquarium.

The youths will thrill, no doubt, at the prospect...

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