Life Is Full of Sweet Spots

The arts have long been

an integral and vibrant part

of our nation’s cultural heritage.

In its many forms, art enables us

to gain a deeper understanding

of ourselves and of our society.”

— William J. Clinton

artists’ creations

heritage preserved in paint

portraits of spirit

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The Stonington Lobster Trap Tree features 460 buoys hand-painted by Connecticut and Rhode Island school children, businesses and artists. Designed with themes of community and fishing heritage, the buoys are being auctioned online at 32auctions.com. Proceeds support fishermen or the sponsoring Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce • Photo and “Hand-painted Heritage” haiku by Mary O’Connor

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