NEW LONDON, Conn. -- This coastal city will roll out the red carpet when the cruise ship Maasdam pulls into the state pier next month, as a state-appointed task force continues work on a long-term plan to make New London a viable port of call.

The ship will slip into port May 14 as part of Holland America Line's cruise from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., to Montreal. When it arrives, New London will respond with a 14-gun salvo and the rolling beat of a fife and drum corps. Organizers of the cruise ship effort are also pushing the National Guard to have a plane circle overhead ......
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