My Pet Pal: Abbie

She is 2 years old and loves to ride in the truck, go to Home Depot, walk at Eastern Point Beach, the park, play bean bag and most important loves to cuddle.
Lyme-Old Lyme High School announces honor roll
These students have been named to the Lyme-Old Lyme High School honor roll for the third quarter.
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School announces honor roll
These students have been named to the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School honor roll for the third quarter.
Blessing the bikes in New London

Hundreds of motorcyclists crowded the waterfront park and downtown New London for the annual New London Motorcycle Club blessing of the bikes Sunday.
Music celebrates culture at New London festivals

At events throughout the year, the sounds represent the broad spectrum of this culturally, ethnically and racially diverse city.
Former Waterford superintendent David Cattanach dies

Cattanach, 90, the town's former superintenendent of schools and RTM member, died suddenly at his home here on Thursday.
Proposed rowing center named at Mystic River Boathouse Park

Stonington Community Rowing, Inc. has announced it will name its proposed rowing facility at the still-to-be constructed Mystic River Boathouse Park as the Jim Dietz Rowing Center.
Stonington Historical Society announces its Hero Award winners
The Stonington Historical Society has announced that the Stonington Garden Club and community leader Joyce Pandolfi are the recipients of its 2022 Hero Fellowship Award.
Mitchell College graduates told to be authentic selves and not let failures define them

The 78th commencement ceremony was held Saturday, with 104 getting a bachelor's degree and 16 getting an associate degree.
Norwich to hold public hearing Monday on Affordable Housing Plan

The 17-page plan provides city housing and family income data and lists strategies for increasing and improving affordable housing.
Stalled open space negotiations filled with talk of affordable housing

If East Lyme doesn't want to buy 114 acres to preserve as open space, the property owner says the land could be used to address a “screaming need” for affordable housing.
Beach weather includes fog in New London

Tracy and Gregory Hunter of Bridgeport brought their children, Avaughani, 5, and Savannah, 3, to Ocean Beach Park on Saturday, despite the fog rolling in and out.
Jobs on the menu for New London high school students

The career expo is one way to address the needs of students who don't necessarily want to pursue a college degree, said June Dunn, the school district’s career and college pathways coordinator.
POLICE AND FIRE POLICE LOGS
UPDATED: Motorcyclist injured in New London crash
A 22-year-old motorcyclist was injured early Sunday night when he was involved in an accident with a minivan on Montauk Avenue
New London police looking for missing 12-year-old girl
Alivyah Wright is described as Black with black hair and brown eyes, five feet, six inches tall, 155 pounds and last seen wearing a white shirt and possible green pants.
Firefighters and police rescue man from water at Ocean Beach Park
The New London Fire Department said an emotionally distressed man was in 48-degree water for about 20 minutes Saturday morning.

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Groton natives seek to help first responders facing mental injuries

Jennifer Byrnes co-founded the nonprofit Shields & Stripes with a fellow Air Force veteran, and at its fundraising gala, Lauren Hoffman talked about the 11 years since her father, City of Groton Police Lt. Thomas Forbes, died by suicide.
Submarine base honors Gold Star Families

The Naval Submarine Base held a flag garden dedication event in honor of Navy Gold Star Awareness Month.
Regimental review at Coast Guard Academy honors longtime former professors

The review on Friday honored five recently retired members of the permanent commissioned teaching staff.
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