Local Fleet Reserve Association to meet Feb. 21
Branch and Unit 20 of the local Fleet Reserve Association, located at 242 Thames St., will hold their regular monthly meetings on Feb. 21 at 6 p.m.
As military suicides climb, silence could be fatal
With the suicide rate among active-duty military personnel at a record high, a suicide prevention coordinator with the VA in Connecticut is calling attention to the fact that asking about thoughts of suicide doesn't increase risk.
Family wants state to change how it handles veterans’ pension benefits
A World War II vet risked losing state aid because of a VA benefit, and his family wants to make sure that doesn’t happen to anyone else.
Local Fleet Reserve Association to serve breakfast Feb. 16
Breakfast will be served at the branch on the first and third Saturdays of every month through May.
Mentor known for work with Tom Brady, Michael Phelps speaks to Coast Guard cadets
“The mission is to teach people how to become the world’s greatest expert on one subject: themselves," Greg Harden, executive associate athletic director at the University of Michigan, said.
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East Lyme celebrates opening of new brewery
Noble Jay Brewing Co. is one of two breweries to open in town over the past six months.
Bill would allow police to get mental help without repercussions
State Sen. Heather Somers, R-Groton, has introduced a bill that she said would enable police officers to get the mental help they need without negative consequences.
Hiking the Gungywamp
Al Brown of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center leads a hike through Gungywamp on Sunday in Groton.
Hearing Tuesday on zone change for Mystic River Boathouse Park site
The application by the town would give it more flexibility in designing the boathouse planned for the Route 27 property.
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Who will save the Mother Bailey House?
The City of Groton will be seeking a committed owner willing to restore and preserve the historic...
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New London firefighter charged with DUI in Groton
City police have arrested a New London firefighter on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and driving an unregistered motor vehicle, according to the police report.
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