The selection process, described by organizers as rigorous, measures the candidates’ dedication to learning, their understanding of King's mission, the content of their character and their financial need.
Courtney has led the effort in Congress to form the AUKUS security agreement between the U.S., Australia and Great Britain to share naval peacekeeping in the Pacific.
The State Bond Commission approved funding for the Gold Star Memorial Bridge and local projects, including a chiller for Mystic Aquarium and redevelopment of The Day building.
Incumbent state Rep. Anthony Nolan, D-New London, is facing Republican challenger Beloved Grace Carter in the race to represent the state’s 39th District.
“I have another plan, and I will discuss it with the Town Council,” council Chairman Tim May said. “We could hold another town meeting. I have several different things I’m going to try to look at.”
Employees at Ron’s Guns said they are stepping in because the federal government has failed to provide enough support to people devastated by Hurricane Helene.
Hundreds of motivated southeastern Connecticut residents lined up outside community centers, town halls and other polling sites across the region Monday morning to take advantage of the first day of early voting in the state.
Republican incumbent state Rep. Greg Howard and endorsed Democratic candidate Earl “Ty” Lamb, an unaffiliated voter, both cite economic concerns as central to voters in the 43rd House of Representatives district.
On the second day of Olde Mistick Village’s Apple Festival Sunday, Anne and John DiCiccio, of East Hartford, and daughter Roni, of Waterford, shared a shady bench, and ate “gigundo” (ji-gun-do) apple crisps.
There were about 2.5 tons of garbage in the grip of a giant claw when crane operator Phil Whitworth slung the load into a hopper as part of a process designed to turn the hulking mass of refuse into electricity and ash.
Volunteers are cataloging, cleaning and restoring the 44 cemeteries and ancient burial grounds the town is responsible for and rediscovering town history in the process.
Town Manager John Burt said the main purpose of the draft ordinance is to allow the town to levy financial penalties against people participating in “street takeovers”