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1.8 magnitude earthquake detected in southeastern part of Connecticut
LEDYARD, Conn. — An earthquake measuring 1.8 magnitude shook Ledyard on Thursday morning, with neighbors in Stonington feeling its effects. The earthquake hit at about 8:20 a.m. ET in Ledyard, according to the United States Geological Survey. The Town of Stonington said they investigated reports of "loud booms and...
Firefighters respond to rollover crash in Waterford
WATERFORD, CT (WFSB) - Firefighters in Waterford said they responded to an overnight rollover crash. The Goshen Fire Department in Waterford reported that the crash happened on Dimmock Road on Wednesday night. Firefighters were able to stabilize the vehicle and free the driver. An ambulance crew also responded; however, the...
CT mother shot in attempted murder-suicide is recovering. Her will to survive called ‘remarkable’
A Connecticut mother who was shot multiple times in an attempted murder-suicide last week has woken up and is undergoing treatment at Yale New Haven Hospital, her family said Wednesday. Deanna Brightman, 30, of New London, remains in the ICU and has had two surgeries for the life-threatening injuries she suffered when her boyfriend, 31-year-old Jamal Brooks, allegedly shot at her multiple ...
Captain Scott’s back for another year of satisfying seafood cravings
New London ― The aptly-named Pam Fishman on Thursday morning unknowingly became Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock’s first customer of the season. The New York resident hopped a ferry to New London earlier in the day and, on a whim, drove down to the Hamilton Street seafood shack for a container of lobster salad she planned to share with her sister.
Norwich man to get 12 years for gun possession, bomb making
A man found in possession of pipe bombs, high capacity magazines, body armor and an AR-15 rifle at a Norwich boarding house can expect a 12-year prison sentence. Andrew Cook, 60, who remains in prison on $230,000 in bonds, appeared Thursday in New London Superior Court having recently lost his bid to suppress evidence obtained by Norwich police that led to his Feb. 28, 2021 arrest on multiple felony charges.
Old Lyme Police, Selectmen Meet to Discuss Traffic Safety
OLD LYME — In response to recent incidents of reckless driving and public calls for more traffic enforcement, the Board of Selectmen invited Resident State Trooper Matt Weber and members of his patrol staff for a discussion and listening session with the public on Monday. Fred Gaston of Ferry...
Man seriously injured in Groton assault has died: police
Police said a man that was seriously injured in an assault in Groton earlier this week has now died. Officers were called to Poquonnock Road shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Monday. A man in his 40s was found unconscious on the ground in the parking lot of what appears to be Stonington Institute, which is an addiction recovery center.
A commissioning ceremony for new Coast Guard cutter
New London ― A commissioning ceremony for the Coast Guard Cutter Melvin Bell (WPC 1155) was held Thursday at the Coast Guard Academy in New London. Master Chief Melvin Bell, born in Hawaii, enlisted in the Coast Guard after graduating from high school in 1938. According to the Coast...
Why are alewives disappearing?
Kevin Job’s favorite memories of growing up in Norwich involved fishing for stripers with his dad in spring, when enormous schools of alewives would swim upriver. “We’d see 10,000 in one night. The whole river would turn silver,” he recalled the other day. Over the years, though,...
How are people in Connecticut celebrating the solar eclipse on April 8?
People throughout the country will celebrate the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. That day, the moon will pass between the sun and the earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. In addition to the U.S., the eclipse will pass over Mexico and Canada. States in the path of the eclipse are Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. ...
14 grams of crack discovered during Norwich traffic stop: PD
NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) – Norwich Police say a traffic stop for canceled registration led to finding over 14 grams of crack in the vehicle this week. The driver was charged with possession with intent to sell and operating an unregistered motor vehicle. In a Facebook post Wednesday, police said the officer’s “good old fashioned police […]
Upper Valley residents pan post office plan to move mail sorting to Connecticut
Many residents said they worried that USPS’s plan is more likely to hurt the quality of services by cutting staff and resources rather than to improve delivery. Read the story on VTDigger here: Upper Valley residents pan post office plan to move mail sorting to Connecticut.
Soon on the Market: Spacious Colonial with River Views
Coming soon to the real estate market: a gorgeous Colonial on 11 Otterbrook Drive in Old Saybrook. What a property! This home sits on top of the hill on Otterbrook Drive in an enclave of luxury homes on a cul-de-sac. The property boasts winter views of the Connecticut River. From...
2 Penguin Chicks Born At Mystic Aquarium: Part Of Effort To Protect Endangered Species
New London County's Mystic Aquarium announced the birth of the two African penguin chicks on Monday, March 25, adding that the "fluffy additions" were part of the Species Survival Plan to ensure the species' survival and wellbeing. The first of the chicks hatched on Wednesday, Feb. 28, and has since...
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