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Historic Argosy tour boat catches fire at Kirklands Marina Park
The historic Argosy tour boat M.V. Kirkland, that has become a fixture at Kirklands Marina Park, caught fire while docked early Saturday morning. No one was injured during the fire but officials said that early estimates put the damage to the vessel at $60,000. The Kirkland Fire Department received the call at around 6:40 a.m. as witnesses told the dispatcher that smoke was coming from the 108
New Haven houseboat for sale; its slow, but dreamy
NEW HAVEN Its not the most practical seafaring vessel, but Sal Schaivones floating home away from home is perfectly suitable for holiday parties, sleepovers with grandkids or watching the sunset over Long Island Sound with a margarita in hand.
20,000 rubber ducks race against a stiff wind
Bob Heinz of Kickapoo stood three people deep at the railing above the Downtown marina with a cell phone solidly planted against his left ear. His cousin was on the other end of the connection.
Final hurdle overcome for 290-berth dock marina [Edition 2]
IT HAS taken three years, but a 290-berth marina planned for Falmouth Docks has finally been given approval.
The new development is