Tag: Independence Day
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The Shipment of the Spectacle – An Editorial Reflection of Independence Day
Growing up on the Connecticut shoreline, with Mystic Seaport practically in our backyard, we were spoiled when it came to maritime history. We knew the water, and we all had boats. But boats are not ships. In the summer of 1976, looking out from the Westbrook coast, the horizon was swallowed by a fleet. It…
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Navigating the Real America Birthday Bash: Rapid City Closures, Parking, and What you Need to Know
Rapid City is hosting the “Real America Birthday Bash,” a multi-day downtown festival celebrating America’s 250th anniversary from July 1 through July 5, 2026. With 10,000 to 20,000 people expected downtown at any given time, knowing where to park — and where not to leave your car — could be the difference between a good…