Over the past two decades, a holiday tradition has emerged in coastal New England, one befitting the area’s Yankee resourcefulness and penchant for celebration: the lobster trap Christmas tree. It’s a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Stonington Christmas tree made of painted lobster traps/buoys on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 1 High Street in Stonington.

As is always the case in winter, North Shore fisherman Scott D’Amico had dozens of lobster traps lying around come November. But as also has become tradition for him, the 35-year-old decided to put ...

Days after the town’s building inspector closed off public access to Hull’s lobster trap tree, the organizer of the holiday display had hoped for a resolution. But access to the inside of the tree ...

A beloved holiday tradition in Stonington is back for its fifth year. This week, the Stonington Lobster Trap Tree on the town docks is under construction ahead of its Nov. 22 tree lighting. Stream ...

It’s that time of year as the Lobster Trap Tree in Stonington is lit up once again, made up of hundreds of lobster traps and buoys. “All the bright lights. It’s nice to get into the holiday spirit and ...

STONINGTON, CONN. (WJAR) — A large crowd was on hand for the initial lighting of the 2024 Lobster Trap Tree in Stonington. This year marks the fourth season for the tree, made up of approximately 450 ...

Nov. 13—STONINGTON — Volunteers set up the Stonington Lobster Trap Tree, sponsored by the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce, on Monday at the Town Dock. A crew of volunteers from the chamber and ...

Over the past two decades, a holiday tradition has emerged in coastal New England, one befitting the area’s Yankee resourcefulness and penchant for celebration: the lobster trap Christmas tree. It’s a ...