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Millstone, offshore wind among zero-carbon auction winners

Dominion's Millstone Nuclear Power Station in Waterford on May 11, 2005. The company's proposals are among those chosen in the state's first zero-carbon energy auction. (Sean D. Elliot/photo)

Regulators on Friday announced selections in the zero-carbon electricity auction, picking proposals from two nuclear facilities, including Millstone Power Station, nine solar projects and an...

New London Democrats back Councilor Nolan for Soto seat

New London City Councilor Anthony Nolan steps forward to announce his consideration to run for the 39th District state House seat, at New London City Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018. State Rep. Chris Soto will vacate the seat next month to take a position as legislative affairs director in the administration of Gov. Ned Lamont. Soto served one term in the state House and was re-elected in November. A special election for the seat to be held in the coming months. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Leaders of the city’s Democratic Party left little doubt Wednesday that they want police Officer and City Councilor Anthony Nolan as their representative in Hartford.

Rotella to step down as Stonington selectwoman

Democratic Selectwoman Kate Rotella announced this weekend that she will resign her position as of Jan. 1.

State fines Groton business owner $6,000 over $30 in illegal campaign donations

Groton business owner paid for employees' contributions with business credit card in violation of state campaign finance laws

Nick DeLucia, Marine Corps veteran who ran for the 139th House District seat, dies

Nick DeLucia, a former candidate for the 139th House District and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died Monday afternoon, Republican Town Committee Chairwoman Linda Becker confirmed Tuesday.

Judge denies protective order in Preston registrars' dispute

Judge asks adversaries to avoid each other for the next month, when Democratic Registrar Cheryl Roberts' term will end.

Charlie Holland wins in a landslide

One of the posters that were put up around town encouraging residents to elect jazz bandleader Charlie Holland as Stonington Borough's unofficial mayor. “Charlie Holland wins in a Landslide!” came the announcement this week. (Courtesy of Albert Kausch)

That was the announcement this week as the results were announced of the feel-good effort to unofficially elect Charlie Holland as the honorary mayor of Stonington borough.

Preston registrar files for court protective order against former registrar

Democratic Registrar Cheryl Roberts has filed an application for a court protective order against former Republican Registrar Norman Gauthier.

Fiscal panel report renews call for legislature to tackle tax reform

Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth has updated the report it delivered in March.

Environmentalists, efficiency businesses appeal ruling on state's $145M energy fund sweep

Environmental groups and energy businesses have appealed a court decision which found that the state did not violate the rights of ratepayers when it swept $145 million in funds earmarked for clean...

Groton registrars to hold voter registration session ahead of referendum

The Groton registrars will hold a voter registration session from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Groton Human Services Building.

In voting on Groton charter revisions, residents cite multitude of reasons

There did not appear to be one reason that was most popular for why people voted no, or why they voted yes.

Recount ordered for 33rd state Senate District

The Secretary of the State's Office has ordered a recanvass of votes for the 33rd state Senate District.

Gov.-elect Lamont: Cut New London in on the wind windfall

Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont celebrates after defeating Joe Ganim in the Democratic primary in New Haven, Conn., Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. Lamont went on to win the gubernatorial race against his Republican opponent, Bob Stefanowski. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

The city deserves a share of the revenue paid to the state for the use of pier facilities in New London Harbor.

What will the election mean for state Senate Republicans?

Connecticut Democrats nabbed 24 of the 36 seats, per unofficial numbers from the Connecticut Secretary of State's office.

Dubitsky retains control in 47th House District

Republican incumbent Doug Dubitsky will return to Hartford to represent the 47th House District for a third term, defeating repeat Democratic challenger Kate Donnelly 5,836 to 4,343.

de la Cruz secures second term in 41st District

Rep. Joe de la Cruz, right, reacts with campaign volunteer Margaret Twitty of Groton, left, as results are posted at Groton Democratic headquarters on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Peter Huoppi/The Day)

Democratic incumbent Joe de la Cruz easily won a second term by defeating Republican Kenneth Richards to keep his 41st House seat.

Chris Soto was unchallenged in 39th House District

Chris Soto’s return to Hartford was a foregone conclusion since he did not have a challenger in the 39th House District representing New London.

Ledyard residents approve charter revisions

Residents voted by a healthy margin Tuesday to approve revisions to the town charter presented over the summer.

Formica fends off Marx to retain seat in 20th Senate District

Republican state Sen. Paul Formica gets a hug from 37th District state Representative Holly Cheeseman as Formica celebrates his victory over Democratic challenger Martha Marx at Flanders Fish Market in East Lyme, in the midterm election Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Tim Cook/The Day)

Republican State Sen. Paul Formica fended off a strong showing by Democratic challenger Martha Marx on Tuesday to secure a third term representing the 20th Senate District.

Norwich voters support $2.7 million for new police radio system

Norwich voters approve bond to replace decades-old police radio system.

Ryan holds onto his 139th District seat

Democrat Kevin Ryan was elected for a 14th term Tuesday as the 139th District's state representative, defeating Republican challenger Nick DeLucia.

Groton voters reject charter changes

Moderator Scott Smith, right, helps Theresa Cole with her ballot at the ballot box while at the polling station located at the Groton Public Library Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

The changes would have instituted a budget referendum, eliminated the RTM, added a finance board and extended town council terms.

Cheeseman returns to state House in 37th District

Republican state Rep. Holly Cheeseman, 37th District, celebrates her victory in the midterm election Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at Flanders Fish Market in East Lyme. (Tim Cook/The Day)

Republican state Rep. Holly Cheeseman of East Lyme, defeated Democratic challenger Hugh McKenney of Salem by a vote of 5,760 to 5,446.

Riley takes 46th House District for fourth term

Incumbent Democrat Emmett Riley secured a fourth term Tuesday in the 46th House District, easily defeating Republican challenger Andrew Lockwood.

Somers secures second term in 18th Senate District

Heather Somers is applauded by her husband, Mark Somers, right, and she applauds all her supporters that gathered at The Spot in Groton after the polls closed Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Somers won the State Senate race against Bob Statchen. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Unofficial results show incumbent state Sen. Heather Somers defeated Democratic challenger Bob Statchen by 3,000 votes.

McCarty over Welch-Collins in the 38th House District

Republican incumbent Kathleen McCarty held back a determined challenge Tuesday from Democrat Baird Welch-Collins to take the 38th House District seat for the third straight election.

Carney wins third term to represent 23rd House District

Rep. Devin Carney, R-Old Lyme, was re-elected Tuesday to his third term representing the 23rd House District, holding back a challenge from Democrat Matt Pugliese.

France fends off challenge from Schwebel in 42nd House District race

Republican incumbent Mike France held off a challenge from political newcomer Liz Schwebel.

Montville voters support $10M road repair project

Montville voters backed a 10-year road repair project requiring bonds totaling $10 million.

Conley defeats Scott for District 40 seat in Groton, Ledyard

Rep. Christine Conley, left, celebrates with her husband Timothy Beebe as results are posted at Groton Democratic headquarters on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (Peter Huoppi/The Day)

Incumbent Democratic Rep. Christine Conley defeated Republican John Scott Tuesday night in the race for the 40th District House seat.

Osten returns to 19th Senate District for fourth term

State Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, is returning to Hartford for a fourth term after she defeated Republican challenger Mark Lounsbury.

Despite rain, heavy turnout reported across the region

People wait in a long line that starts at the polling station and runs down the hall around one corner and around the next at S.B. Butler Elementary School in Mystic Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

In an election that could draw the highest percentage of voters for a midterm since 1970, area registrars and polling place moderators were reporting heavy turnouts.

Deep in Trump country, in the 18th Senate District

Incumbent Heather Somers, right, of the 18th District chats with, from left, Jordan Anderson, Matt Baird and Bonnie Nault, secretary for the Republican Town Committee for the Town of Groton, outside the polling station at S.B. Butler Elementary School in Mystic on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

The town of Sterling had one of the most lopsided pro-Trump votes in the state in 2016.

Rotella defeats Mastroianni to win 43rd District state rep seat

Candidate Kate Rotella for the 43rd District House seat carries her sign as she and her media coordinator, Joe Trelli, second from right, walk to her car at the polling station located at the Board of Education Administration Building in Old Mystic to move on to another polling station Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

On Tuesday, Democrat Kate Rotella of Mystic defeated Republican Shaun Mastroianni of Stonington, to win the seat that was held by Democrat Diana Urban of North Stonington for the past 18 years.