Former Norwich Public Utilities GM John Bilda: surprised, confused at criminal charges
Former Norwich Public Utilities General Manager John Bilda testified in federal court Friday during a criminal trial on conspiracy and theft charges.
Police search for missing North Stonington brothers
Shad and Lance Stewart have been missing for more than two weeks, police say.
Medical examiner: Matthew Lindquist was stabbed 67 times in Griswold attack
After being chased into the woods on a cold December night, Matthew Lindquist suffered stab, slice and 'chop' wounds across his body, according to a medical examiner who testified Friday in the Griswold triple-murder trial of Sergio Correa.
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Medical examiner describes Kenneth Lindquist's shattered skull as Griswold triple murder trial continues
Dr. Dollette T. White used a life-size model of a skull and brain to show where Lindquist was struck — with what she said was likely a rounded, blunt object — breaking off the top of his skull and shattering the rest.
Firefighters knock down small blaze at New London restaurant
A fire at The Green Room shortly before 4 p.m. was put down quickly Thursday.
Mystic man charged with manslaughter in April fatal crash in Stonington
Ryan Brown told police he was was texting when his SUV crossed into the oncoming lane, hitting a car head-on and killing Michelle McMullen of Norwich in April. He also had marijuana in his system, police say.
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DEEP stocks Shetucket River with Atlantic salmon
Anglers in the region will have a chance for some prize catches soon, after the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection added 50 large Atlantic salmon to a local waterway Friday.
Make A Difference: Madonna Place
Tricia is a mother who is due to give birth to twin girls in the new year.
Stonington gets in the holiday spirit
From carols to a tree lighting to a festive stroll, the borough gets into the holiday spirit.
New London to launch on-demand ride share service on Monday
The city will launch its new NL SmartRide program on Monday, an on-demand public transportation service similar to ride-hailing system like Uber.
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Connecticut could be among states tapping portion of $12 billion in pot taxes by 2030
Cannabis tax revenue generated more than $2 billion in the U.S. last year and that could grow to $10 billion to $12 billion for states by 2030, exceeding tax revenue from alcohol, according to municipal-bond strategists at Barclays. This year, five...
Kevin Lembo to resign as Connecticut comptroller
Lembo, who spearheaded initiatives to improve transparency and bring greater stability to Connecticut’s finances, will resign Dec. 31 due to a serious heart condition.
