Beau knows reefer. He flies helicopters or walks through the woods to find it. He can identify the highest grade marijuana in the world.

Beau knows the Internet. He surfs with precision. He follows the trail.

Doobiecentral.com is among his favorite sites.

"You can buy ounces there," Beau said.

This realization does not leave Beau very happy, for he is Beau Thurnauer, police chief of the town of Coventry. This small, northeastern Connecticut town of 11,000 residents proudly calls itself the gateway to the region's Quiet Corner. The main attractions include an herb farm and boat launch on the lake. It is the birthplace of Nathan Hale.

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