News: Groton is in the midst of multiple efforts to revitalize Thames Street and is looking at how to have a vibrant, economically developed waterfront. A new Tax Increment Financing district to spur economic development recently went into effect.

Daybreak: The music of Roger C. Reale, who considers new London his "musical home," has resurfaced four decades after it was recorded.

Perspective: Neighbors from New London and beyond seeking Christian service; community organizers needing a space to strategize; advocates for the homeless and activists from the peace and justice network — all have been welcomed at St. Francis House, which opened its doors 20 years ago.