Coast Guard Academy medical staff bring bacterial outbreak under control
The summer is usually a busy time for the clinic with hundreds of new cadets arriving on campus to start their military training. But two weeks ago, that was amplified when a bacterial infection began to spread among cadets.
Coast Guard Academy professors help in battle against drugs
Three defendants in a recent drug trafficking case were convicted for their roles in an international drug smuggling operation involving at least 500 kilograms of cocaine, worth about $18 million.
More than 30 Coast Guard Academy cadets recovering from bacterial infection
Thirty members of the incoming Class of 2023 at the Coast Guard Academy, and four cadets who are overseeing their summer training, are recovering from a bacterial infection.
After war, combat photographer turns lens on nation's veterans
Since medically retiring from the Air Force 11 years ago, combat photographer Stacy Pearsall has photographed about 7,500 military personnel - mainly veterans.
Local Fleet Reserve Association to meet on Aug. 15
Groton — Branch and Unit 20 of the local Fleet Reserve Association will hold their regular monthly meetings at 6 p.m. Aug. 15 at the branch home, 242 Thames St. Unit 20 will meet in the Club area, and Branch 20 will meet on the...
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Local schools announce free, reduced-price lunch policies
Several local school districts have announced their free and reduced-price lunch policies for the upcoming academic year.
Mystic residents with sump pumps connected to sewer line could face fines
The Stonington Water Pollution Control Authority has told home and business owners that they must disconnect their sump pumps from the Mystic sewer system by Sept. 30 or face fines of up to $100 a day.
Auditor urges greater oversight of Montville WPCA
An auditor recently recommended tougher oversight at the WPCA, including policies guarding against fraud and clearer expense reports.
Friends of Fort Griswold to hold remembrance of the Battle of Groton Heights
The Friends of Fort Griswold will hold a candlelight ceremony commemorating the 1781 Battle of Groton Heights at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at Fort Griswold.
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Democrats should make Scott Bates talk
You would think the former chairman of the Connecticut Port Authority would want to come forward to...
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Norwich police seek information on person who abandoned dog
Police said Wednesday that they are seeking information to identify an individual who left a dog outside the dog pound earlier this month.
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'Red flag laws' offer states like Connecticut tool for preventing gun violence
From California to Florida, 'red flag laws' are showing promise to prevent some suicides and mass shootings, supporters say
New plan cuts more than $1B off New York rail tunnel cost
New York and New Jersey have submitted a plan that cuts more than $1 billion off the cost of a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River
