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COVID-19 fines are more theory than practice

Health districts and police departments have the authority to issue fines but so far that isn't happening.

Second annual Family Fishing Tournament held on City Pier

Arianna Waring, 5, center, of New London learns how to fish with firefighter Lou Racicot of the New London Fire Department, while Dimitri Karabelas, 10, of Waterford fishes alongside them during the second annual Family Fishing Tournament hosted by New England Science & Sailing on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at City Pier in New London. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Fishing poles in hand, aspiring young fishers spent Saturday morning on City Pier in New London, learning how to bait a hook and cast a line during the city’s second annual Family Fishing Tournament.

Increase in region's COVID-19 cases trending upward

Total confirmed COVID-19 cases by week in the Ledge Light Health District since April 2020. (Courtesy of Ledge Light Health District)

Ledge Light, Uncas health districts each report scores of new cases in week that ended Friday, as their overall total approaches 2,000.

Municipal meetings

Municipal meetings for the week beginning Sunday, Sept. 27.

Somers gains endorsement of small business group's political action committee

National Federation of Independent Business Connecticut PAC announces support for Groton state senator's reelection.

Ledyard Rowing teaching teamwork and leadership for all ages

The Ledyard Rowing women's rowing group row a 25-foot gig with coach Russell Smith, lower left, steering while out on the Thames River on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Gales Ferry. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Members of the Ledyard Rowing program regularly encounter a variety of birds and fish during their sessions in Poquetanuck Cove and the Thames River, but Thursday's seal sighting was a first for the club.

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POLICE AND FIRE

Police logs - Sept. 27

Arrests by state and local police around the region.

Groton City police officers go live with body cameras

Groton City police Capt. Eric Jenkins models one of the department's new Axon body cameras Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Groton City police went live with officer body cameras this week, adding an accountability tool that soon will be required of all state and municipal police departments.

Police logs - Sept. 26

Arrests by state and local police across the region.

State police seek driver of vehicle that crashed, burst into flames in Griswold

State police are seeking the driver of a 2010 Suzuki Kizashi after the person allegedly fled a fiery crash early Friday morning on Route 164 at Burton Road.

State police charge Norwich man in Montville armed robbery, assault

Police charged a convicted felon in connection with an alleged armed robbery and assault outside Golden Palace Chinese Restaurant on Dec. 16.

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PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra musicians Jonathan Towne and Rebecca Noreen perform Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, as part of a weekly Dine-In Friday event. This Friday's show was the final in the series of Soundscape Concert Series shows by ECSO performers. The Dine-In events feature performances by a variety of local artists and various local artisans selling their wares. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Hygienic hosting weekly arts and music events on Fridays in New London

Wearing her steampunk garb, Elizabeth McKee of Mystified Escape Room, directs traffic Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in the parking lot at the Bozrah Farmers Market. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Bozrah Farmers Market takes on a flair of the old fashioned and fanciful

Workers with Montenegro Roofing use a lift Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, to access the upper floors to repoint the masonry of the exterior of the Custom House on Bank Street in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Workers fix Custom House damage caused by earthquake in 1800s

The Baba’s, owned by the yacht managing and charter company Fraser Yachts, is docked Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at City Pier in New London. (Jacinta Meyers/The Day)

Luxury yacht drops in to New London

Spectators at Mystic River Park watch Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, as the Kalmar Nyckel passes the Mystic River bascule bridge after departing Mystic Seaport Museum. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Delaware tall ship departs Mystic Seaport for home

Mike Berlinski of Plainville paints the view from Harkness Memorial State Park on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Waterford. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Harkness offers picturesque views in Waterford

A groundskeeper at Shennecossett Golf Course in Groton waits for the irrigation sprinklers to shut down Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, before mowing the area around the 16th green. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Groton golf course keeping the greens green

The U.S. Coast Guard barque Eagle, training tall ship for the Coast Guard Academy, departs Fort Trumbull State Park on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, bound for sea. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Eagle heads out on training trip

Mystic Seaport Museum shipwright Scott Gifford inspects the starboard propeller, or screw, of the training vessel Liberator as he works with Greg See, Nathan Adams and Vice President for Watercraft Preservation and Programs Chris Gasiorek to reinstall the 400-pound bronze hardware Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at the Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Mystic Seaport shipwrights working on Merchant Marine Academy training vessel

Mike Jarvis, left, and fellow crew members remove a scup net from F/V Heritage on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at the Stonington Town Dock. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Stonington fishing vessel trades nets after storm

Dodson Boatyard Hauling and Launch Department staff member Gabriel Lima power-washes the hull of a Saga 42-foot sailboat Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, after the boat was hauled out of the water to be stored outdoors on site in Stonington. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Boatyards getting vessels ready for winter storage

Community volunteer Zechariah Stover uprights a newly assembled picnic table Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at Wequonnoc Magnet Elementary School in Norwich. He joined Family Resource Center coordinator Cindy Beauregard and Norwich Public Utilities employees Tom Gaedreau and Shawn Paradis to assemble the 10 tables delivered to the school. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Volunteers put together picnic tables for Norwich schools

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