We spoke with eight voters, aged 19 to 21, who attend the region’s colleges and will be casting their ballots for the first time in a presidential election in November.
A recent survey of New London youths conducted by the Hispanic Alliance of Southeastern Connecticut sought to gauge how well the city meets the well-being needs of its younger residents.
Over the summer, the town quietly rolled out a smart phone application intended to bridge the information gap between the town website, social media and the emergency reverse-911 system.
Republican Mike France is again challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney after falling well short in his first attempt to unseat him two years ago. Courtney is seeking a 10th term.
Anyone who will be out of town or who is unable to get to the polls on Election Day because of sickness or physical disability may vote by absentee ballot.
“Nothing I have tried to date is working effectively,” one exasperated teacher wrote in a survey response. “High school students refuse to put their (phones) away.”
An environmental organization said that while Long Island Sound’s water quality has improved over the years, more work is needed to reduce nitrogen levels and help the surrounding bays and harbors.