Posts tagged history of Stonington Borough
An Outrageous Candidate Comes to Stonington

The night before the national election in 1888, the men of Stonington arranged a Belva Lockwood parade. Prominent citizens donned women’s clothing and proceeded to Borough Hall. They marched wearing poke bonnets, and carried brooms for “sweeping out corruption.”

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Shop Small: Tom's News and General Store

Tom's News and General Store has the offerings of a small supermarket, with the convenience of a corner store. It's a daily gathering spot for a wave of regulars looking for a newspaper and friendly chit chat. And its owner is Tom Rezendes — a lifelong Borough resident whose roots run deep.

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