Hands-on: At this art park, you can touch the sculptures
Gilbert Boro is the owner of Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds in Old Lyme, a spot that's free and child-friendly.
Child advocate's office to take closer look at New London schools
The state Office of the Child Advocate has begun a review of “child welfare concerns,” in the New London school district, a likely precursor to a full independent review of what is considered by many to be a full-blown scandal.
Raising the flag
Scouts help the Mystic Flag Committee raise the stars and stripes to mark Flag Day Friday in Mystic.
Seaport's Latitude 41 restaurant to operate until end of 2020
The president and owner of the local firm that operates Latitude 41 at Mystic Seaport Museum assured patrons and those who have scheduled weddings and other events at the restaurant that they will take place as its contract does not expire until...
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Celebrating failures that lead to success, Montville seniors get their diplomas
Montville High School graduated 144 students on Friday, June 14.
New London senior says Generation Z will be a force to reckon with
Class valedictorian Aidan Desjardins started high school in New London as a timid kid in an unknown environment. He said he found a community where he could excel. It changed him.
Waterford graduates urged to 'keep being you'
The graduating Class of 2019 was part of the second-most successful drama production in the school's history, seven state championships and more than 20,000 community service hours.
East Lyme High School graduates lauded for their unity, character
The East Lyme High School Class of 2019 graduated on Friday evening.
Norwich Tech grads told 'every day is a day to learn'
Norwich Technical High School Class of 2019 valedictorian Matt Fells said that no matter where they go next, his classmates will face challenges, and he urged them to meet those challenges “straight on, with high expectations for...
Norwich school board member announces resignation
Board of Education member James Maloney announced Friday that he will resign from the board to devote time to fighting a forgery charge.
Dunn just right ...
Chicago Bulls point guard, and former New London High School star, Kris Dunn visits Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School Thursday
Remembrance of Things Past: Field trips sometimes go smoothly, sometimes not
I still remember the first field trip I led as a brand new teacher at Cutler Junior High.
East Lyme education board follows through on cuts, eliminates middle school basketball
Superintendent Jeffrey Newton warned that education cuts would be necessary after the finance board reduced the proposed education budget by $250,000 in April.
Taking a victory lap
Graduating seniors from New London High School walk the halls of C.B. Jennings Elementary School on Thursday as part of the traditional senior walk.
POLICE AND FIRE POLICE LOGS
Police search for Norwich man missing since Wednesday
Vincente Velazquez is described as a black male with black hair and brown eyes. He is about 5 foot 9 and weighs 124 pounds. He was last seen June 12 wearing blue boxer shorts, a black T-shirt and black socks.
Fire chief: Teamwork prevents major blaze at Salem campground
Ten fire companies worked together late Wednesday to stop a fire in a semi-permanent camper from spreading to the rest of Indianfield Campground in Salem.
No injuries after one car lands atop another in Waterford
The accident occurred just after 2:30 p.m. Thursday, on Broad Street just over the New London line.
MILITARY/DEFENSE
Injured EB worker, recovering at home, hopes to return to work one day
"I just remember washing and then I woke up at the hospital," Tanessa Pabon said during an interview at her home, where she's recovering after spending 18 days in the hospital and a long-term rehabilitation facility.
Senators urge sub base to prepare for impacts of climate change
Connecticut's Democratic senators are calling on the new commanding officer of the Naval Submarine Base to prioritize readying the base against potential impacts of climate change and extreme weather.
Senate passes bill to extend disability benefits to Blue Water Navy veterans
The Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill to extend disability benefits to thousands of veterans who served on Navy ships in the territorial seas of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
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Maine's Collins to oppose Trump judicial nominee over record opposing gay rights
Sen. Susan Collins said Friday she will oppose one of President Donald Trump's federal judicial nominees over his record opposing LGBTQ rights.
NYPD suffers 3rd suspected officer suicide in 9 days
New York City police say a 29-year-old officer has died after shooting himself in the head, the department's third suspected suicide in nine days
Police return to Avon, Hartford as search continues for missing mother
As the three-week search for missing New Canaan mother Jennifer Farber Dulos continued Friday, state police returned again to a Hartford trash-to-energy plant and an Avon pond to look for evidence.
