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Somers kicks off "Covid Heroes" recognition at Academy Point at Mystic

Sen. Heather Somers said she got close to 50 nominations and plans to honor everybody by the end of the year.

Municipal meetings

Municipal meetings for the week beginning Sunday, Sept. 20.

Norwich learns federal COVID-19 relief grant can't be used to pay NPU bills

Community Development Block Grant funds cannot be used to pay utility bills for the city-owned NPU or to pay property taxes for distressed residents.

Local roundup: Black Wolves finish productive NLL virtual draft

The New England Black Wolves recently completed a productive National Lacrosse League Entry draft, trading for forward Jacob Ruest while selecting five players during the first virtual draft in league history.

Nurses and technicians administer tests Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, at the drive-up COVID-19 testing facility at Backus Hospital in Norwich. Locally, the wait for test results has begun the decline since mid-July, when new cases were peaking nationwide. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

After spike earlier in summer, COVID-19 test result times come back down

Groton, Norwich schools each report a positive COVID-19 case

Groton Superintendent Michael Graner said the person had not been in school for more than a week, while Norwich Superintendent Kristen Stringfellow said the infected person hadn't been in school since Sept. 15.

State legislators call on state health officials to inspect Windham nursing home

The Vanderman Place nursing home in Willimantic is owned by JACC LLC, which owns the Three Rivers Healthcare nursing home ordered closed by the state.

Coach Tammy Millsaps shows how to pivot while working on footwork with players during the New London Basketball Skillz Clinic at Toby May Park Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in New London. Millsaps is the new girls´ basketball coach at New London High School. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Millsaps settling in as New London girls' basketball coach, conducts Toby May clinic

OPINION

Trump's failure has scarred our democracy

Published September 19, 2020

Instead of bringing the epidemic under control, the president has let the refusal to wear a mask become a symbol of righteous independence, and support for him.

Finally a final decision

Published September 18, 2020

A lot of sacrifices have been required during this ongoing health crisis. Going without high school tackle football this fall is one more young men will have to bear.

Enough games, compromise to pass relief bill

Published September 17, 2020

It is this kind of cynical game playing that leaves Americans so frustrated with, and disillusioned about, Washington politics.

Together and apart in return to school

Published September 12, 2020

The state-led, locally planned experiment will be confusing for a while; risky until students, staff, bus drivers and parents are vaccinated; and may or may not give students normal levels of foundational skills. Still, it is impressive.

Downplaying the 'storm' didn't stop it

Published September 11, 2020

Trump had the information to fulfill his most fundamental duty: to protect Americans. He failed.

Connecticut COVID-19 Numbers

Data sourced from the Office of Governor Ned Lamont. Check here for the latest data.

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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg celebrated her 20th anniversary on the bench in 2013. (Washington Post photo by Nikki Kahn)

Analysis: Ginsburg's death crystallizes the choice in November as no other issue can

People gather at the Supreme Court on the morning after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 87, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Updated: Trump promises female nominee to replace Ginsburg

New York Yankees' J.A. Happ pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Yanks beat Red Sox for 10th straight win

New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson throws to an Atlanta Braves batter during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Peterson fans 10, Mets beat Braves

Kevin Harvick celebrates in Victory Lane after his win in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Harvick nabs 9th win of season to roll into second round

Boston Celtics' Gordon Hayward (20) attempts a shot as Miami Heat's Tyler Herro (14) defends during the second half of an NBA conference final playoff basketball game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Celtics top Heat, 117-106, in Game 3

Dallas Stars' Jamie Oleksiak (2) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with teammates Alexander Radulov (47) and Miro Heiskanen (4) during second-period NHL Stanley Cup finals hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Stars beat Lightning in Game 1 of Stanley Cup

Matthew Wolff bumps fists with his caddie after finishing the third round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship on Saturday in Mamaroneck, N.Y. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Wolff's 5-under 65 moves him to top of U.S. Open leaderboard

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, file photo, New York Giants head coach Joe Judge, center, watches play from the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in East Rutherford, N.J. The Bears hope to win back-to-back games to start a season for the first time in seven years and deny the Giants their first victory under new coach Joe Judge when New York visits Soldier Field on Sunday. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Giants take on the Bears on Sunday

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New York City can't rebound without Broadway. And Broadway's road back is uncertain.

Published: September 17, 2020 - 9:25 am

A scene from a deserted Broadway theater district, where venues have been shuttered since March. (Photo for The Washington Post by Jeenah Moon)

For months now, Thomas Schumacher's dining room table has been taken over by a master list of every Broadway show that's seeking to reopen or schedule an opening night — from the established "The Lion King" to the new "Diana: A True...

Yankees outlast Red Sox in 12 for ninth consecutive win

Published: September 19, 2020 - 12:52 am

The Yankees' Gary Sanchez follows through on a solo home run in front of Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez with two outs in the ninth inning on Friday night at Fenway Park. The blast tied the game a 4-4 and New York went on to beat Boston 6-5 in 12 innings for its ninth straight win. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Yankees outlast Red Sox in 12 innings for ninth consecutive win

Astros' Verlander to have elbow surgery, miss rest of season

Published: September 19, 2020 - 6:49 pm

FILE- In this July 24, 2020, file photo, Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game in Houston. The Astros announced Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, that Verlander needs Tommy John surgery and could miss the entire 2021 season. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the season

Lakers vow not to let up against resilient Nuggets

Published: September 19, 2020 - 6:48 pm

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) attempts to take a shot as Los Angeles Lakers' JaVale McGee, right, defends during the second half an NBA conference final playoff basketball game, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

With one comeback after another in the playoffs, the Denver Nuggets showed themselves to be a team that falls down but doesn’t stay down

Bettman: Next NHL season could start in December or January

Published: September 19, 2020 - 6:47 pm

Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Islanders players shake hands after the Lightning won in overtime of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference final, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Commissioner Gary Bettman says he wouldn't be surprised if the next NHL season begins after the tentatively planned Dec. 1 start date

Tigers manager Gardenhire announces immediate retirement

Published: September 19, 2020 - 6:16 pm

In this March 5 file photo, Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire watches during a spring training game in Lakeland, Fla. Gardenhire announced his retirement prior to Detroit’s game against the Cleveland Indians on Saturday, Sept. 19,2020. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire announced his immediate retirement prior to their game against the Cleveland Indians

Pogacar crushes Roglic to seal Tour de France title

Published: September 19, 2020 - 5:02 pm

New overall leader, best young rider and best climber, Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar climbs during stage 20 of the Tour de France cycling race, an individual time trial over 36.2 kilometers (22.5 miles), from Lure to La Planche des Belles Filles, France, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Marco Bertorello/Pool via AP)

In an incredible climax to the Tour de France, Tadej Pogacar crushed fellow Slovenian Primoz Roglic in the last stage before the finish in Paris

Belichick, Carroll meet as Pats visit Hawks

Published: September 19, 2020 - 4:58 pm

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, center, speaks to quarterback Cam Newton on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. At left is head coach Bill Belichick. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

When Bill Belichick replaced Pete Carroll as head coach in New England 20 years ago, neither could have guessed two decades later they’d be viewed as two of the better coaches during that span

Ginsburg's death jolts chaotic presidential campaign

Published: September 18, 2020 - 11:35 pm

People gather at the Supreme Court Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in Washington, after the Supreme Court announced that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died of metastatic pancreatic cancer at age 87. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

An already chaotic and corrosive presidential campaign was jolted anew Friday night by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, as a sudden vacancy on the Supreme Court just 46 days before the election immediately galvanized both political parties.

Lakers roll past Nuggets 126-114 in West finals opener

Published: September 18, 2020 - 11:48 pm

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron Jame makes a pass during the second half an NBA conference final playoff basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Anthony Davis had 37 points and 10 rebounds, LeBron James added 15 points and 12 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 126-114 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals

Braves move closer, pound Mets pitching in 15-2 rout

Published: September 18, 2020 - 11:19 pm

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman starts to run after hitting a two-RBI double during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Freddie Freeman added three more hits to his burgeoning MVP campaign, Ozzie Albies hit two of Atlanta’s six homers and the Braves battered New York Mets pitching in a 15-2 blowout that thrust them closer to a third consecutive NL East title

CDC drops controversial virus testing advice that caused backlash

Published: September 18, 2020 - 6:26 pm

In this Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, file photo, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield pauses while speaking at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on a

U.S. health officials are dropping a controversial piece of coronavirus guidance and telling all those who have been in close contact with infected people to get tested

Reed takes the lead as the real U.S. Open gets started

Published: September 18, 2020 - 8:22 pm