Southeastern Connecticut natives graduate from college
Natives of the region earn their degrees from colleges and universities across the country.
Connecticut sees more COVID-19 deaths, fewer hospitalizations
Gov. Ned Lamont, in a Saturday update on the state’s coronavirus response efforts, reported more laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths but fewer hospitalizations.
NFA names new guidance department head
Norwich Free Academy on Thursday named guidance department head Jessica Vocatura as director of guidance effective July 1.
Preston residents offer mixed opinions on proposed school budget
A debate over the proposed $12.2 million school budget dominated a two-hour budget teleconference public hearing Thursday night.
Ledyard Town Council sends $60.1 million budget to Monday public hearing
Residents interested in participating in the virtual town meeting, which will be held at 7 p.m. on June 1, can view access information at https://townledyard.civicweb.net.
LOCAL
Community Foundation announces $473,517 in COVID-19 grants
The grants are from the Community Foundation's Neighbors for Neighbors Fund and are being distributed to 61 recipients.
Exploring Alewife Cove in New London
For at least one young explorer, the cove is full of things to discover.
Norwich Diocese allows weekday Masses beginning June 8
Bishop Michael Cote on Wednesday released guidelines on social distancing, masks and Holy Communion.
POLICE AND FIRE
Two hurt in Norwich scooter crash
Two people were injured, one critically, when a motor scooter was involved in collision with motor vehicle at 457 Main St. on Sunday afternoon
Police investigating death of man in Norwich
Police are conducting a death investigation after a man was found dead Friday morning in Norwich.
COLUMNS
Closing beaches to nonresidents is illegal
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in 2001 that municipal beach access can't be limited to...
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Protests peaceful in Boston by day turn violent at nightfall
Thousands of people marched through Boston during the afternoon carrying signs and chanting in a peaceful protest of the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis
Lamont wears 'I can't breathe' T-shirt, urges peaceful protests
Gov. Ned Lamont wore an “I can't breathe” T-shirt in a video message supporting peaceful demonstrations as protesters across Connecticut called for justice following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis
Conn. state parks shut parking lots to control crowds
More than 30 Maine business owners have joined a federal class action lawsuit over the governor's decision to delay the reopening of restaurants in Cumberland, York and Androscoggin counties to stop the spread of the coronavirus
COVID-19 deaths approach 4,000 in state
Gov. Ned Lamont reported Sunday that over the past 24 hours another 32 people have died due to the COVID-19 virus but hospitalizations decreased by 52.