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Of Groton, guns, kids and fullest extent of the law
Groton — It is a few days removed now from an altercation between two men at Poquonnock Plains Park, the residual effect of which included one of the men waving a gun. What should have been a peaceful Saturday in the park at a youth flag football tournament resulted in what town police said was “hundreds of players and spectators fleeing from the park in all directions.”
Battle of Goshen Point
The Battle of Goshen Point resulted in the rescue of dozens of maritime traders along the Connecticut shore. It also proved an important victory for America’s small gunboat fleet over a larger and more powerful British force. During the War of 1812, the United States relied heavily on gunboats...
Beautifying downtown New London
New London Beautification Committee member Caroline Driscoll, left, pulls out weeds while fellow member Donna Vendetto, in background, replants several plants in a traffic island on Governor Winthrop Boulevard Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New London. The plants came from the traffic island that will be removed between Huntington Street and Meridian Street due to the expansion of the Garde Arts Center. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
New dam law expedites emergency response to flooding: How will this affect Norwich?
After the Fitchville Pond Dam leaked during the heavy January rains, a new law seeks to makes dams safer. SB 192, passed on May 8 at the end of the legislative session, prevents owners of dams from keeping them “in a condition which could threaten life or property.” The Connecticut Department of Energy...
Man rescued from water by Good Samaritans in Noank has died
Groton ― Town police have said a man, who was rescued earlier this month by Good Samaritans in the water in Noank, has died. Police identified the man as Douglas Crawford, 66, of Westerly, R.I. According to his obituary, Crawford, who served on the boards of the Watch Hill...
Local Officials Cheer as South Fork Wind Begins Churning Out Electricity
Anthony Nolan caught sight of a turbine at South Fork wind farm for the first time, and smiling like a kid at a science fair, pointed out the ferry window. “There we can see it. I’m going to get my camera,” said Nolan, a state representative from New London, and a Democrat. “It’s not the same seeing it in pictures on the Internet as coming in person here. It helps us to understand the impact.”
Police Officer, US Navy Reservist Daniel McCracken Killed
Chester City police officer Daniel D. McCracken died on May 6, 2024 of a non-combat-related incident while deployed in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, a spokesperson for the U.S. Navy said. CENTCOM's area of responsibility "stretches from Northeast Africa across the Middle East to Central and South...
Police: Expect road closures and delays for Sunday’s Mystic Half Marathon
Mystic ― Stonington and Groton Town police have announced temporary road closures for this Sunday’s Mystic Half Marathon and 10K road races. Motorists should expect traffic delays and closures between 7 and 10 a.m. as more than 2,000 runners compete. Affected roads include Coogan Boulevard from Route 27...
Softball Game Preview: Old Lyme on Home-Turf
Old Lyme is 9-1 against Westbrook since May of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Old Lyme Wildcats have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Westbrook Knights at 4:00 p.m. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
Requires Collective Decisions
The Deep River Boards of Finance and Selectmen presented the proposed 2024-'25 town budget at a public hearing on April 30 attended by approximately 30 people. The $20.8 million budget requires a 1.5 mil increase. The requested budget from commissions, boards, and departments would have reflected a $2.4 million increase....
Congrats Coastline! Let’s Celebrate!
Congrats to Coastline Brewing Company, 4 Grove Beach Road North, Unit 1 C, Westbrook on their upcoming two-year anniversary! They’ll be celebrating starting at noon on Saturday, June 29 until 10 p.m. The folks there say there will be beer, live music, on-demand t-shirt printing, and more. Find out more about Coastline and the beers they serve at www.coastlinebrewingco.com.
Police logs ― May 15, 2024
Celso A. Ajche Vicente, 40, of 66 Convent St., Norwich, was charged May 7 with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Robert F. Fox, 55, of 31 1/2 Lester Ave., Pawcatuck, was charged May 7 with second-degree breach of peace and Saturday with violation of a protective order.
Old Saybrook to Host 2024 Memorial Day Parade on May 27
Press Release from Old Saybrook 2024 Memorial Day Parade Committee. The Town of Old Saybrook will host its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27 with a special highlight featuring a military transport plane flyover of the parade route provided by the Connecticut Air National Guard between 10 and 11 a.m. This year's Memorial Day Parade will feature two ceremonies: a dockside naval ceremony at 9 a.m., followed at 10 a.m. by the parade, which will finish at the Veterans Memorial Monuments on the Town Green on Main Street.
Across the street from one another, two barbershops duel for customers in Madison, Conn.
MADISON, Conn. — Rich Santanelli has been cutting hair atTony's Barbershop in Madison, Conn., for more than six decades now. Directly across Boston Post Road, Frank Proto, owner of Head Start Haircutters, has been a barber for more than four decades. While the longtime friends joke about their close...
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