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Body found in Yantic River identified as Norwich man. What we know
The body of the deceased man found in the Yantic River in Norwich last week has been identified as Daniel Busby, 26, of Norwich. As of Monday morning, the cause of death was still pending and will be determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Norwich Police Detective...
One Person Killed in Two-Vehicle Accident in Salem
According to WBOY, officials have now confirmed that one individual has died following a two-vehicle accident in Salem. Officials were originally dispatched to the scene at 12:08 p.m. The accident occurred on 65 US Highway 50 East.
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Backers of new animal shelter in Montville raise $4,000 at ‘pup rally’
Montville ― David Turner, one advocate for building a new $2.2 million animal shelter in town, took a bag of dog treats from his pocket Sunday and fed one to his dog ― a 12-year-old Goldendoodle named Max. Turner, a 25-year Montville resident, said part of the reason...
Student faces charges after fentanyl found in Groton high school bathroom
GROTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A staff member at Ella T. Grasso Technical High School discovered a small plastic baggie containing white powder in a boys’ bathroom. Principal Patricia Feeney quickly confirmed that the substance was fentanyl, a potent opioid known for its lethal effects even in small doses. The school’s first priority was ensuring the safety […]
Does Connecticut prosecute gun offenders? Prosecutors say statistics don’t tell the whole story
When Franc Gjergjaj of East Lyme was arrested in connection with the Feb. 17, 2021, shooting death of 17-year-old Ronde Ford in New London, he faced four criminal charges: carrying a pistol without a permit, having a weapon in a motor vehicle, tampering with physical evidence and interfering with an officer.
Mustafa comes home and gives back to help the next generation
New London — There are many inhabitants of the 06320 who proclaim devotion to their city — talking it more than walking it — often sounding like editorials that have forgotten the point they want to make. And then you were there Sunday at Caulkins Park, withstanding...
New London intersection update aimed at keeping car, bus and ferry traffic flowing
New London ― When it comes to traffic flow, it doesn’t get much more complicated than a downtown intersection that must take into account cars, buses, trains and ferry passengers. The intersection of Water Street and Governor Winthrop Boulevard has for weeks been a construction site with workers...
Rejected housing development back on the table in East Lyme
East Lyme ― A revised proposal for a 55-plus housing development on Route 1 is back in front of the Zoning Commission, however this time with fewer buildings on 11.4 acres bordered by Latimer Brook. Drawings for the 91 Boston Post Road development now show three buildings rather than...
Groton seeks additional tools to address blight
Groton ― The town is proposing to update its blight ordinance to take immediate enforcement action against owners of blighted properties who have repeat violations. Jon Reiner, the town’s director of planning and development services, said sometimes it takes a long time ― over a year or longer ― to get compliance on a blighted property.
Norwich Fire Department completes rope rescue in just over 8 minutes
NORWICH, Conn. — The Norwich Fire Department completed a quick and impressive rope rescue on Thursday evening. Around 5:35 p.m. on May 2, Norwich Emergency Dispatch received a call from a resident at Indian Leap Condominiums on Yantic Street who reported someone was yelling for help from the west side of Indian Leap Falls, according to a release from the fire department.
Area police departments look at replacing troublesome handguns
East Lyme Police Lt. Michael Macek said he’s never had problems with the Sig Sauer handgun he carried for more than 22 years. But he said he and other administrators at the department who currently carry the Sig Sauer P320 will begin replacing them with Glock 45 9 mm handguns after seeing numerous reports from across the country of the handguns firing without the trigger being pulled.
Edible Manufacturing Application Gets Second Hearing May 20
An application from the marijuana edible manufacturing business at 1244 Old Clinton Road seeking to add a second building to the property will get a continued public hearing before the Zoning Commission on May 20 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. In 2023, the Westbrook Zoning Commission unanimously approved Emerald...
Mike Buscetto: Citizen of the Year honors for man who’s had an ‘impact’
When the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut casts about for a Citizen of the Year, it’s not interested in someone who’s just burst on the scene. “We don’t select a flash in the pan,” Tony Sheridan, the chamber’s president and chief executive officer, said. “We look for longevity, consistency. ... It has to be a person who truly makes an impact and has done so for a number of years.”
New London public library leader named top in state
New London ― When Executive Director Madhu Gupta of the Public Library of New London learned Tuesday she’d been named the state’s top librarian by the Connecticut Library Association, her first reaction was incredulity. “For the first five minutes after, I just thought, ‘This can’t be happening,’”...
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