The following were the most popular stories of 2021 on theday.com, based on traffic or pageviews, how much time readers spent on the story, and how many readers came to the story from social media platforms.

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Stonington education board calls for plan to send all students back to school 4 days a week — Joe Wojtas[/naviga:li][naviga:li]

New London council to vote on $30 million community recreation center at Fort Trumbull — Greg Smith[/naviga:li][naviga:li]

Respler Homes exploring 'all our options' at Mystic Education Center property — Kimberly Drelich[/naviga:li][naviga:li]

Neighborhoods disturbed by noise, New London police to tackle issue — Taylor Hartz[/naviga:li][naviga:li]

Groton City Democratic primary becomes contentious on social media — Kimberly Drelich[/naviga:li][naviga:li]

With DRVN in New London out of salt, snow removal contractors face long lines, added costs — Erica Moser[/naviga:li][naviga:li]

Bumgardner, Hedrick again face off for Groton City mayor - Kimberly Drelich[/naviga:li][naviga:li]

Stonington voters reject tax break for downtown Pawcatuck apartment building — Joe Wojtas[/naviga:li][naviga:li]

Ledyard orders DRVN Enterprises to remove salt from site within watershed — Kimberly Drelich[/naviga:li][naviga:li]

New London police union defends use of website — Greg Smith[/naviga:li][/naviga:ol]