Two recent Coast Guard Academy graduates talk life in the fleet
"They come relatively prepared from the academy. The very technical aspect of being underway, being on a buoy tender, we will teach them,” said Greg Batchelder commanding officer of the Coast Guard cutter Juniper, which has two recent Coast...
Event to honor Korean War vets on Aug. 22
The Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal will be presented to vets who served in Korea from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953, or who participated in UN peace keeping operations until the end of 1955.
Free admission Saturday to Ocean Beach for vets, military members and their families
The City of New London, Ocean Beach Park and the New London Veterans Affairs Advisory committee are hosting the first Veteran Appreciation Day on Aug. 18 at Ocean Beach Park.
Coast Guard Academy Class of 2022 nearing the end of Swab Summer
The swabs were tested on basic Coast Guard and academy history and information, and were graded on their performance as they went through various exercises that tested their physical and mental prowess.
Groton-based National Guard unit deploying in support of operations in Kuwait and Afghanistan
The unit is responsible for providing combat-level helicopter maintenance.
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Study: Most seniors aren't talking about their driving ability
About 83 percent of older drivers say they’ve never spoken with a family member or physician about whether they should continue driving, a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study found.
Eagle open for tours in New London
The Coast Guard barque Eagle is scheduled to host free public tours this weekend at City Pier in New London.
Preston Summer Fest to be held Monday
The Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Summer Fest Monday at Preston Community Park, 13 Route 117.
Abuse victims find furry, four-legged comfort at Safe Futures
Safe Futures, the New London-based organization that provides services to victims of domestic violence in southeastern Connecticut, is leading the way in Connecticut with its therapy dog and with accommodating clients who don't want to leave their...
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Ethics questions hang over RCDA
A former vice president has been working as the agency's paid lawyer, defending it against a...
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Police investigating Norwich fire believed to be intentional
Police are conducting a criminal investigation into a fire at 20 Stanley Place on Wednesday afternoon that they believe was intentional.
Police: Woman's body found floating in river in New London
Emergency personnel found the body of a woman in her mid- to late 50s floating in the water underneath City Pier on Wednesday morning, police said.
Police: Niantic man charged with DUI after hitting cruiser on I-95
The man told police he had consumed three beers a few minutes before he drove through a set of flares a state trooper had arranged around a broken-down vehicle on the left side of I-95 northbound and hit the cruiser from behind.
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PawSox AAA team leaving RI for Worcester
Worcester, Massachusetts, officials who've spent more than a year trying to lure the Pawtucket Red Sox to their city say they're planning a "major announcement."
Analysis: The top 10 governor's races of 2018 heavily favor Democrats
Many of the governors in these states will have strong influence over the legislative districts drawn when new Census data arrives in 2020.
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Can Twitter change its 'core' and remain Twitter?
After long resisting change, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey wants to revamp the "core" of the service to fight rampant abuse and misinformation, but will it work?
