Guardians of the summer sands: Lifeguards prepare for season at Norwich pond
Lifeguards at Spaulding Pond in Norwich trained Thursday for their upcoming summer season.
Hospitals considering COVID-19 vaccination mandates for employees
In a Texas case, a federal judge rejected Houston Methodist Hospital employees’ claim that the hospital’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy was unlawful.
Groton's Project Oceanology receives $950,000 from offshore wind partners
Offshore wind partners Ørsted and Eversource continued to make good on promises of local partnerships on Thursday with an award of $950,000 to Groton-based Project Oceaonology.
Montville honors fourth grade educator as Teacher of the Year
Miceli, who has taught fourth grade for the past 21 years at Oakdale Elementary School, was recently awarded the title of Montville's Teacher of the Year 2021-2022.
Standout Williams School senior to attend Yale in the fall
To say Mary Madaus is a well-rounded student who has flourished during her time at Williams School would be a vast understatement.
Armed with vaccine, Massachusetts couple checks out sites in southeastern Connecticut
The COVID-19 vaccine has made one couple from Massachusetts feel comfortable and safe enough to take getaways within driving distance for a change of scenery.
The Nut Museum archived: Professor saved artwork from being trashed
Settled on the ground floor of a Victorian homeaton 303 Ferry Road in Old Lyme were the entire masterworks of Elizabeth Tashjian, surrealist artist and owner of the famous Old Lyme Nut Museum.
Friends & Neighbors: Niantic native earns commendation
Lt. Benjamin D. Smith, a Niantic native, was presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal as an end-of-tour award by Capt. Steven W. Antcliff, commanding officer, Naval Submarine School at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton.
D’Elia's makes up for lost time as Norwich grinder haven
Customers are thankful D’Elia’s Bakery & Grinder Shop at 272 Franklin St. in Norwich is open again.
History Revisited: Ships aground on Groton’s Black Rock
Recently I came into possession of a photograph that I am sure will be of interest to many readers.
Developer planning RV park on tribe-owned property in Preston
Blue Water Development Corp., based in Ocean City, Md., has invited residents to an informational session next week.
Comings and goings on Ledyard Town Council
For the second time in two months, the Town Council is filling a vacancy on its panel.
Lunch with friends in Groton, with a side of music
The group stopped at The Bridge Pizza & Deli after going to Bluff Point State Park on Wednesday.
Wheeler High senior exemplifies community involvement, overcoming obstacles
Hayden Leach has been a member of North Stonington’s Volunteer Fire Department since he was 16.
Central Avenue in Greeneville gets a pedestrian-friendly facelift
Four intersections are being painted with bright colors representing 16 different national or regional flags to enhance pedestrian safety and beautify street.
POLICE AND FIRE POLICE LOGS
Waterford man charged in 2020 fatal vehicle accident
An 80-year-old Waterford man has been charged with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle.
UPDATED: Stonington police say three men used SUV to try to rip ATM out of pharmacy
One man was arrested after he and two others usuccessfully tried to use a stolen Kia SUV to drag an ATM out of the Walgreen's pharmacy in Pawcatuck early Tuesday, police say.
Groton police search for man suspected in assault
Groton police said they are looking for a 34-year-old man who allegedly assaulted a victim with a beer bottle, causing non-life threatening injuries.
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Groton overlooks oral school developer's history of bribing public officials
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MILITARY/DEFENSE
USO center opens at Naval Submarine Base in Groton
USO and Navy officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for the center, the only one in Connecticut.
New Submarine Force Museum director and Nautilus OIC settles into role in unusual times
In April, Lt. Cmdr. Derek Sutton relieved Cmdr. Bradley Boyd as officer-in-charge of the USS Nautilus.
Submarine Force Museum commemorates Battle of Midway, celebrates reopening
The museum commemorated the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, and celebrated reopening after a 14-month closure due to the pandemic.
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Massachusetts state GOP chair battling party members over anti-gay email
Massachusetts GOP Party Chair Jim Lyons has found himself in a scorched political battle with members of his own party, including Gov. Charlie Baker
Connecticut lawmakers legalize recreational marijuana
A monthslong process to legalize marijuana, which some lawmakers noted has actually been decades in the making, at last came to a conclusion Thursday.
Connecticut Senate will vote on recreational cannabis for third time
The state House passed the legislation Wednesday and rejected a change to the social equity applicant definition.
NATION/WORLD
The Latest: Confirmed virus cases hit daily high in Moscow
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Moscow have hit a daily record and increased nearly 30% from the day before
