Connecticut Port Authority working to bring State Pier project on budget
A state official involved in planning for the project in New London says efforts are underway to keep it on budget. Tenants, including road salt distributor DRVN, have been given another month before they have to vacate the facility.
Etess leaves posts as adviser to Mohegans, CEO of Connecticut Sun
Former top Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment executive had continued serving since retiring in 2015.
Businesses moving into former Ledyard Center School
The former school is now home to businesses ranging from physical therapy to an Asian market.
Watchdog: Suppliers a top risk for nuclear submarine construction
A new report also notes that “continuing challenges” with the computer-aided software tool that Electric Boat is using to design the Columbia subs pose the risk for cost overruns and delays.
New bill would require background checks for youth sports coaches
State Rep. Greg Howard, a police detective who runs the Stonington youth football organization, has introduced a bill that would require all people involved in youth sports undergo criminal background checks.
Judge Spellman's DUI arrest won't impact his $113,000-a-year pension
The judge, who is 69, will reach mandatory retirement age in June, beginning a lifetime pension of two thirds of his salary.
Norwich Free Academy to remain in fully remote learning next week
NFA will remain in fully remote learning through Jan. 29 because of the continuing high number of COVID-19 cases in the greater Norwich area.
New London police union defends use of website
The local police union president calls the commentary on its website free speech protected by the First Amendment.
LOCAL
Watchdog: Suppliers a top risk for nuclear submarine construction
Docking some time on the Mystic River
New bill would require background checks for youth sports coaches
Connecticut's COVID-19 outlook improving, governor says
Coming this weekend
SPORTS
Baseball great Hank Aaron dies at age 86
UConn's Westbrook aced her return to Tennessee, helps carry Huskies into game with Georgetown
Chiefs' Mahomes cleared to play in AFC championship
No. 3 UConn women outlast No. 25 Tennessee 67-61
Strecker retires after 25 seasons at Waterford, the last six as head football coach
ARTS
Review: An old-fashioned romance in ‘Sylvie’s Love’
Sacha Baron Cohen moves the needle of history with 'Borat,' 'Chicago 7'
Anticipated releases on the way from Loretta Lynn, Weezer and more
Biden's inaugural special: 10 things you missed, from Bruce Springsteen to many, many fireworks
Here's how to navigate the Sundance Film Festival's virtual offerings
WEEKEND
BITS AND TIPS
BUSINESS
Etess leaves posts as adviser to Mohegans, CEO of Connecticut Sun
Businesses moving into former Ledyard Center School
Walmart, Starbucks, Amazon and other corporate giants moving to speed up coronavirus vaccine rollout
Even in cheaper form, the 2021 Volvo S60 delights, mostly
For first time in five years, U.S. gas mileage down, emissions up
NATION/WORLD
Lawyers want Giuliani investigated, license suspended
Judge: NY lawsuit seeking NRA's dissolution can go forward
Time, transparency needed as Biden inherits frazzled census
Health experts blame rapid expansion for vaccine shortages
Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows 'Help is on the way'
STATE/NORTHEAST
