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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Pair accused of ripping up sections of Essex Steam Train track
A pair of Clinton residents are accused of ripping up nearly a half-mile of state park railroad track that make up a popular tourist destination and selling the material to local scrap yards.
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A series of “microtransit” public transportation options will launch across Southeastern Connecticut in the coming weeks that function like popular ride-hailing services.
The effort, spearheaded by State Sen. Heather Somers, R-Groton, focuses on preserving and restoring eelgrass ecosystems in the state.
Frank Alessio, of Lebanon, was fishing for striped bass Friday at Howard T. Brown Memorial Park in Norwich.
Eric J. Pelletier, a Long Island-based architect, said demand for his concept will only become more pronounced as the population in East Lyme and across the state continues to trend older.
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The U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc. Groton Base will host a memorial service to commemorate the birthday of the Submarine Force and the anniversary of the loss of USS Thresher (SSN 593).
The first three Australian officers graduated Thursday from the U.S. Naval Submarine School’s Submarine Officer Basic Course as part of AUKUS, a trilateral security agreement among Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The retired pastor of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, who was known for his social justice work, died April 2 at the age of 74 from complications of advanced leukemia.
Certain Kia and Hyundai models are particularly susceptible to being stolen, police say.
Michael Spangler and his son, Tobias, 6, explored Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park on Thursday.
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Filmmaker Andrew Gernhard, who features many local landmarks in his films, was named the 2024 Norwich Native Son Award recipient.
No one was injured Wednesday afternoon when a Ford Fusion struck the porch of a home at 207 Jefferson Ave.
The budget would create a projected tax rate of 23.7 mills, an increase of 0.83 mills over the current 22.87 mills.
New London school officials defended their $50.8 million budget proposal ― and it’s $4.5 million increase ― before the City Council’s Finance Committee on Wednesday.
A controversial Zoning Commission member elected in November on a platform to stop overdevelopment has resigned, citing the futility of trying to persuade an “immovable majority” that change is necessary.
Mayor Leonard Bunnell has cut the proposed 2024-2025 school budget by $1.18 million.
Students and parents object to cuts to the school music program as school officials still have to find another $6.8 million in budget cuts.
A rowboat moves across the Niantic River on Wednesday, with homes along Niantic River Road in Waterford seen in the background.
Gov. Ned Lamont visited Norwich Free Academy Wednesday to hear from students and to visit one of his favorite museums in the state.
Nora Gagnon, 9, and her mother, Megan, of Mansfield, played catch Tuesday while at Eastern Point Beach in Groton.
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