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New London firefighters, police receive pink slips

Premium Content Layoff notices have been sent to several police officers and 25 firefighters as the city struggles to cut its budget. The unions are fighting the threatened job losses.

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Local athletes in the 2012 Special Olympics

Christopher Summers

The Times has dedicated a week's worth of covers to feature some of the more than 2,300 athletes and partners who will be competing in the Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games June 8-10 at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven.

These stories and videos showcase the skills and shine a spotlight on the inspiration provided by eight Special Olympians living in southeastern Connecticut.

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Transcript available for chat with CEO of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

The reader web chat with Mitchell Etess, Chief Executive Officer of the Mohegan Gaming Authority, was held on Thursday, May 24.

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Should the state intervene in the New London school system?
Yes, this should have happened a long time ago.
50%
Yes, I had hoped the city would improve the school system on its own but I now believe state intervention is the only option.
33%
No, local officials should be given more time to turn around the school system.
11%
No, I'm confident the city is already addressing this issue sufficiently.
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