Where the heck is Mystic? And other pressing questions

A state Department of Envergy and Environmental Protection employee uses a gas-powered string trimmer on May 23, 2019, to mow the tall grass atop the ramparts at Fort Trumbull State Park in New London.  (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Since The Day started CuriousCT in February, readers have submitted more than 350 questions. These three questions we're calling "This and That."

Dorian becomes a Category 4 monster powering toward Florida

Colin Johnson holds back tears as he prepares to board a window at his father's home in preparation for Hurricane Dorian, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Vero Beach, Fla. Johnson's father, Larry, unexpectedly died Thursday. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)

Hurricane Dorian powered toward Florida with increasing fury Friday, becoming an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm but leaving forecasters uncertain whether it would make a direct hit on the state's east coast or inflict a glancing blow.

Council to take up Greens Harbor project costs

Lifeguard Jake Ganotti monitors Greens Harbor beach Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, as construction continues on the north end of the public beach. The city of New London has requested an additional $1.8 million from the state for the project aimed at improving drainage in the area and expanding the park and beach.  (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Mayor Michael Passero this week said he planned to provide a full accounting of the work at Greens Harbor Beach to the City Council — after the project is completed.


Opioid Action Team says system to address crisis is working, but barriers remain

New London's Human Services Director Jeanne Milstein outlined a host of "asks" from the team, such as establishing a system to independently evaluate and prove oversight of treatment providers.


Norwich Salvation Army will look to sell fire-damaged building

The Norwich Salvation Army is canceling efforts to renovate its fire-damaged building at 262 Main St. and instead will put the building up for sale.


Former NFA campus safety director's court case continued to Sept. 20

Former Norwich Free Academy Campus Safety Director Kevin Rodino is expected to learn Sept. 20 whether he qualifies for accelerated rehabilitation.


Find news in your town:

Contests, Trivia & Promotions




WEEKEND

Magazines and Special Features

Bookstore

Treasures of Southeastern Connecticut

Treasures of Southeastern Connecticut
BUY

When Disaster Strikes: Shipwrecks, Storms and Other Calamities in Southeastern Connecticut

When Disaster Strikes: Shipwrecks, Storms and Other Calamities in Southeastern Connecticut
BUY

First & Finest: The 100-Year History of Naval Submarine Base New London

First & Finest: The 100-Year History of Naval Submarine Base New London
BUY

Looking Back: New London County: Vol. I - The 1860s - 1930s

Looking Back: New London County: Vol. I - The 1860s - 1930s
BUY

The Charles W. Morgan: A Picture History of an American Icon

The Charles W. Morgan: A Picture History of an American Icon
BUY

A Pictorial History of: The National Coast Guard Museum

A Pictorial History of: The National Coast Guard Museum: Respect the Past | Engage the Present | Look to the Future
BUY

A Generation of Excellence: UConn Women's 30-Year Reign

A Generation of Excellence: UConn Women's 30-Year Reign
BUY

Looking Back -- New London County: Vol. II - The 1940s, '50s and '60s

Looking Back -- New London County: Vol. II - The 1940s, '50s and '60s
BUY

EVENT CALENDAR

Select date to see events for that day: