Day at the beach Editor's Note: Welcome to our annual summer series. This year, we asked readers to tell us about their favorite beach destinations within driving distance, since summer in s.
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With many COVID-19 restrictions being lifted at beaches in the region, a busy summer season is expected.
Local beach operators and officials are gearing up to welcome more visitors this summer and reopen some amenities, from amusement rides to concession stands. While many beaches are easing residency restrictions and stricter capacity limits put in place last summer, some restrictions remain in place and vary by beach.
Pre-season pass sales at Ocean Beach Park in New London have been brisk. People are anxious, park manager Dave Sugrue said.
City of Groton Mayor Keith Hedrick said he s looking forward to a return to normal at Eastern Point Beach.
I have been a staff photographer on The Day s visual team since 2017. After graduating with a degree in photojournalism in 2010 I have worked across the country, from Ohio to Washington, at strong community newspapers before returning to my New England roots. You can frequently find me looking for slice-of-life feature photos across our community, working on a different angle at events, with a camera in both hands at sporting events, always capturing the storytelling moments to share with our readers.
Sarah Gordon
I have been a staff photographer on The Day s visual team since 2017. After graduating with a degree in photojournalism in 2010 I have worked across the country, from Ohio to Washington, at strong community newspapers before returning to my New England roots. You can frequently find me looking for slice-of-life feature photos across our community, working on a different angle at events, with a camera in both hands at sporting events, always capturing the storytelling