Electric Boat hiring is reshaping housing in eastern Connecticut. These towns are drawing families

Eastern Connecticut towns like Voluntown and Ledyard are attracting homebuyers with lower prices, family appeal and Electric Boat jobs.

This Abandoned Connecticut Sanatorium Has Eerie Stories And A Haunting History Hidden Behind Its Empty Walls

An empty building can feel unsettling even in broad daylight. Add a complicated history and years of abandonment, and suddenly every dark window seems to raise another question. Who worked there? What was daily life like?. One abandoned Connecticut sanatorium has a haunting past that continues to attract curiosity long...

Recap: Hopkinton Planning Board Backs Erosion Rules, Delays Seven-Lot Subdivision

Homeowners disturbing small areas near wetlands or steep slopes could face new filing rules if the council adopts the erosion ordinance. A subdivision decision waits on road records. Hopkinton, R.I. — The Hopkinton Planning Board on Wednesday night voted to send the Town Council a positive recommendation on a proposed...

Side of the Rhode: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not - November 5, 2026

Side of the Rhode: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not - November 5, 2026. Every Friday, GoLocalProv takes a look at who is rising and who is falling in Rhode Island and national politics, business, culture, and sports. We have expanded the list, and we are going to a...

Get Rid of the Cell Phone Ban

Starting August 31, 2026 we came back to school to a different type of school environment. This is because Rhode Island has a new state law (R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21-43) that requires every public school and charter school to enforce a policy prohibiting students from having physical access to their cell phones during the school day. We had all heard about the phone ban last year, but I don’t think anyone really believed it was going to happen. Of course we all knew that teachers and staff at Toll Gate, and other schools had been praying for the moment for years, but students, including me, were very scared of the outcome it could have on their own communities, and daily life. Over the summer I know I certainly had anxiety because I had heard lots of horror stories about Yondr pouches.

Norwich marks Diwali with first City Hall celebration

Norwich held its first official Diwali recognition ceremony at City Hall on Nov. 5, celebrating the city's Indian and South Asian communities. The Diwali ceremony was hosted by Mayor Swarnjit Singh and held in Singh's office. Afterward, a proclamation was read in City Council Chambers to recognize Diwali, then guests walked to the Royal Punjabi for tea and Indian foods, such as samosas and jalebi, which is a South Asian sweet made by piping a wheat flour batter into spiral or circular shapes, deep-frying it until crisp, and soaking it in warm sugar syrup The ceremony included prayer and the traditional lighting of diyas, or lamps, symbolizing light, hope, peace and prosperity. Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by millions of people around the world. The holiday symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness and highlights values including peace, prosperity, family, gratitude and unity. Norwich issues its first Diwali proclamation Singh and City Council President Pro Tem Joseph A. DeLucia issued a city proclamation recognizing Nov. 8 as "Diwali – Festival of Lights Day." It is the first time Norwich has formally recognized Diwali with a proclamation and held a dedicated recognition ceremony

Norwich-area incumbents prevail as Connecticut results come in

Even though not every town has reported their results yet, incumbents have generally won Norwich-representing offices. This means Cathy Osten (D) has defeated Jason Guidone (R) for the 19 th State Senate District seat, Derell Wilson (D) has defeated Marcia Wilbur (R) for the 46 th State Rep. District seat, Doug Dubitsky (R) has defeated Marcus Palumbo (D) for the 47 th State Rep. District seat, and Larry Pemberton (D) has defeated Brandon Sabbag (R) and Mark Adams (IP) for the 139 th State Rep. District seat. As of 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 4, Griswold, Groton, Voluntown, Waterford and Westbrook have yet to report their results to the state, which affects the U.S. Rep. CT-2 race between Joe Courtney (D) George Austin (R). However, Courtney has already declared victory. Courtney will “hit the ground running” to prioritize cost of living, remove tariffs and healthcare cuts, and support submarine building, according to a statement on his campaign Facebook page. Austin has not yet commented on the election result. 19th State Senate District Election Day was a big night in Osten’s district, with how many seats flipped or remained Democrat held. She’s looking forward to working on infrastructure, including securing 80% state

You can walk inside a real nuclear sub on Connecticut’s Thames River, no ticket required

Connecticut’s free Navy museum doesn’t disappoint. There’s a submarine sitting on the Thames River in Groton, Connecticut, and you can walk right inside it. No ticket needed. No line to buy your way through. The USS Nautilus was the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, and it sailed under...

Yantic volunteer fire chief to hold press conference on future of department

NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — On Thursday, the Yantic Volunteer Fire Chief plans to hold a press conference about the future of his department. The city of Norwich suspended the department earlier this year, after it refused to fall under the command of the city’s professional department. The city of Norwich has its own paid, professional […]

Halloween Town Fills New London’s Waterfront with Costumes, Candy and Community

On Friday, October 30, nearly 2,000 people gathered along New London’s waterfront for Halloween Town, the community trunk-or-treat that has been bringing families together for a decade. This year marked the first time the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut organized the event, with support from the City of New London and the New London Cultural District.

CT reacts to Revolution Wind up and running: 'It's about time'

After several starts and stops due to pushback from the Trump administration, the Revolution Wind offshore renewable energy project is now fully operational off the coast of Rhode Island and powering homes in that state and in Connecticut. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont applauded the news in a press release. “This...

Wisialowski Defeats Labriola for 23rd House Seat

Voters in Connecticut's 23rd House District elected Democrat Jane Wisialowski to represent them in Hartford over Republican Barbara Labriola. Both candidates spoke to the Harbor News about the results and what comes next. The 23rd House District includes Old Saybrook, Westbrook, Lyme, and Old Lyme. According to unofficial tallies reported...

City of Bristol completes Chippanee Golf Course aquisition and announces special Nov public opening and Veterans Day offers

The City of Bristol issued the following media release on Thursday:. (BRISTOL, CT) –The City of Bristol completed the purchase of Chippanee Golf Course, securing a premier piece of green space and expanding recreational opportunities for the local community. To celebrate this acquisition, the City is opening the golf course to the general public. For the month of November only, there will be special introductory period with highly discounted green and cart fees. Tee times may be reserved by calling the Pro Shop at 860-585-7931.

2026 midterms in Bristol bring upset in 77th State House District

Unofficial results from this year’s midterms came relatively quickly Tuesday night, with Democrats winning the gubernatorial race and other statewide seats as well as the U.S. House seat in District 1. These were expected. What was not expected in Bristol was a long-time Republican incumbent in the 77th State...

Weak Earthquake Rattles Connecticut Coastline

Connecticut was rattled by a weak earthquake during the afternoon on Wednesday. According to USGS, at 1:53 pm, a weak magnitude 1.6 earthquake struck the central shore near Niantic from a depth of 8.4 km. The earthquake was far too weak to create any damage or injuries. According to USGS,...

Plymouth EMS Delay Turns 8-Minute Wait Into 30 for Unconscious Man

Plymouth Volunteer Ambulance Corps — EMS Staffing Shortage Center. A call for an unconscious man in Plymouth, Connecticut, that would normally draw an ambulance in about eight minutes instead took half an hour this week, and local EMS officials say a staffing shortage is to blame. The man who needed treatment is now recovering in the hospital, but the delay has pushed the department to speed up recruitment efforts it already had underway.

Republicans suffer crushing defeat in Connecticut

10 Connecticut Towns Retirees Are Quietly Leaving Due To High Winter Heating Costs

Retirement is supposed to mean having a little more freedom with your time and money. But when winter heating bills start eating into a fixed income, things can get complicated pretty quickly. And moving somewhere more affordable suddenly doesn’t sound like such a strange idea. For some Connecticut retirees,...