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...

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.

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...

Glastonbury Second Chance Shop to Reopen November 6 at New Location

Glastonbury, Conn. The Glastonbury Second Chance Shop will officially reopen on November 6 at its new location, 2450 Main Street in Glastonbury, welcoming shoppers back after a temporary closure to facilitate the move. The reopening comes as the Glastonbury Second Chance Shop celebrates 66 years of supporting the crucial, life-changing...

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

Pawcatuck Residents Ask Westerly to Defend Its Drinking Water in Lawsuit

Residents told the council a Stonington development could threaten the White Rock Wellfield, which one said supplies about 70% of Westerly's daily water. No vote was taken; the council president asked the town planner to report on Rhode Island's authority over the project. Westerly, R.I. — Two Pawcatuck residents asked...

Should Connecticut Ban Billboard Ads Like Vermont and Maine?

A Reddit post sparked conversation about whether Connecticut should ban billboards like Maine and Vermont do. One driver noticed the difference while traveling through Vermont this summer, where highways stay clear of roadside ads.

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

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 […]

Norwich votes down $55M referendum to build new police headquarters: Unofficial results

NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — Norwich voters on Election Day Tuesday reportedly decided not to pass a $55 million referendum to build the city a new police headquarters. According to unofficial results from a representative with the city who received information from the police chief Tuesday night, the referendum failed 4,606 to 4,837 votes, or 48.7 to […]

Deep River selectwoman files ethics complaint against longtime selectman

A Deep River selectman's relationship with a town contractor is the subject of an ethics complaint to the town's ethics commission. The post Deep River selectwoman files ethics complaint against longtime selectman appeared first on Inside Investigator .

Mike Fallon joins Middletown Common Council after years behind the scenes in politics

Mike Fallon said his new role on the Common Council "feels a little bit like an out-of-body experience."

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

Republicans suffer crushing defeat in Connecticut

Owner of The Charles Restaurant sued for tens of thousands of dollars; couple say they paid deposit for wedding

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - After a popular Wethersfield restaurant suddenly closed its door this week, the I-Team found the restaurant’s owner is being sued for tens of thousands of dollars. The sudden closure was a surprise to everyone, including a young couple who says they were supposed to get...

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.