Groton RTM member apologizes for comments about Black Lives Matter protest
A Groton Representative Town Meeting member has apologized for an email in which she asked if "the town can just tell black lives matter they cannot come to Groton because we cannot accommodate them financially."
Through illness, Marine Science senior sailing ahead with grit
Lily Flack struggled with a Lyme disease diagnosis for a year and a half but is feeling like herself again, and was recruited for sailing by St. Mary's College of Maryland.
New safety protocols will be in place as town, city halls start to reopen
Several town and city halls in the region will reopen soon with safety protocols in place.
Groton fiscal year 2021 tax rate set at 25.11 mills
The Groton Town Council set the fiscal year 2021 tax rate at 25.11 mills.
Stonington senior surprised with $20,000 scholarship from Cove Ledge
Eva Dale, who recently illustrated a children's book about a local therapy dog, is going to Ringling College of Art & Design for illustration.
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Lyme-Old Lyme schools looks to phase out fossil fuel use by 2030
The Region 18 Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution this week seeking to phase out all fossil-fuel use at its schools in Lyme and Old Lyme by 2030.
East Lyme Democrats to host peaceful rally and vigil Saturday
The event seeks to honor the lives of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
Old Lyme to hold peaceful protest Saturday
The event will begin at Town Hall and will proceed down Lyme Street, ending on the lawn at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme.
Finding Middle Ground: Budget season is over as taxes see small cut
This was one of the most unusual budget seasons in modern Waterford history.
Tossing Lines: Poetic ambling with Willard Spiegelman
Shunning cars for a change, new walkers are no doubt noticing that moving on foot for any distance feels like the world has stopped around them.
Whooo wants to learn? Mystic nature center offers online education sessions
Since shutting down due to coronavirus restrictions in March, the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center has been offering online programs Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays on its Facebook page.
Lamont announces $75 million to reimburse cities and towns for COVID-19 expenses
The Lamont administration had asked all 169 municipalities for actual and projected COVID-19 expenses from March 1 to June 30.
Norwich police investigate alleged racial slurs by Starbucks customer
Officers are investigating racial slurs and profanity a driver allegedly aimed at a customer in front of her in the Starbucks drive-thru.
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Two displaced by Thursday night fire in Niantic
Niantic Fire Chief John Dwire said it extended from one apartment to another in a duplex, but there were no injuries.
New London police arrest man on warrant on gun charges, add drug charges
Shaquan Saunders, 25, has been charged with criminal possession of a firearm, unlawful discharge of a firearm, reckless endangerment, possession of narcotics, and possession of narcotics with intent to sell.
Man removed from train, taken into custody in New London
A man wanted out of Hopkinton, R.I., was removed from a Shore Line East train and taken into custody Wednesday afternoon in New London, police said.
MILITARY/DEFENSE
Report: Coast Guard Academy fell short in response to racial harassment
The review by the homeland security inspector general “continues to highlight the important work that we have to do and the important journey that we’re on,” academy Superintendent Rear Adm. Bill Kelly said.
Veterans released from prison amid pandemic get a helping hand
The mission of three Connecticut-based groups is two-fold: Help incarcerated veterans with their reentry into society and provide an incentive to release them from prison given the coronavirus pandemic.
Sub base to commemorate Memorial Day with 21-gun salute
The salute will honor those who've died serving the U.S. military.
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Lamont makes a Father’s Day gesture to restaurants
“Here we are in June. Summer is coming. It’s time to get our holiday season going, and we’re going to be able to slowly open up our hotels, as well,” the governor said.
Reward offered in shooting death of dog found in river
An animal welfare organization is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person who shot a dog in the head and left the body in a Narragansett river
Judge rejects Ponzi king Madoff's bid for early release
A judge has rejected Ponzi king Bernard Madoff's bid for early release from his 150-year prison sentence
