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Driver crashes into New London gas station, police say

NEW LONDON, Conn. (WFSB) - A car plowed the front of a gas station building in New London early Wednesday morning. Officers were called to Sully’s gas station located on Vauxhall Street at around 5:05 a.m. after a report of a single-vehicle crash, according to the police department. Following...

New London, CT · 13h

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Griswold woman embezzled nearly $250K from local business, police say

The company reported suspicious financial activity in October 2025, police said.

Griswold, CT · 1d

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Webster Man, 55, Killed After Pickup Flips Onto Roof On I-395 In Norwich

A 55-year-old Massachusetts man died after his pickup truck crossed Interstate 395 in Connecticut, slammed into poles and signs, and flipped onto its roof, police said. Scott McQuiston, of Webster, was killed in the crash around 12:48 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, near the Maplewood Cemetery Cross overpass…

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Ledyard police say Maryland man scammed victim out of $55K

Police said the man was extradited to Connecticut after being apprehended in Maryland.

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Tens of thousands of tickets sent out to offenders in Groton after speed camera activation

GROTON, CT. (WFSB) - Tens of thousands of tickets have been sent out to offenders in Groton after the activation of speed cameras. The cameras and digital speed signs have clocked some drivers going nearly three times the speed limit. 24,000 tickets have been issued in the few weeks that...

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Lawyer for Westbrook murder suspect weighs probable cause hearing

Police said the suspect indicated he was under the influence of ketamine at the time of the shootings.

Westbrook, CT · 1d

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Two navy pilots who died after collision above Preston honored

PRESTON, CT. (WFSB) - Two navy pilots who died after colliding above Preston were honored on Veterans Day. George Kraus and Merle Longnecker were practicing nighttime flying in Hellcat fighter planes on October 19th, 1944 when the incident happened. Jeff Beckwith organizes a walk that leads a group around the...

Preston, CT · 6h

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New miniseries starring Nathan Lane, Brad Garrett films in Mystic

The single-camera, hourlong drama is produced by Aram Rappaport, who created, wrote and directed “The Artist,” starring Mandy Patinkin and Janet McTeer,

Groton, CT · 1d

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Beloved Connecticut restaurant closes after 32 years of coastal cooking and community

Connecticut has lost another deeply rooted dining room, following an earlier group of beloved local restaurant closures. Water Street Cafe in Stonington Borough closed after dinner service on November 7,…

Stonington, CT · 11h

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CT school district settles lawsuit over student’s arrest after alleged shooting comment

The amount of the settlement was not disclosed in court records.

Old Lyme, CT · 2d

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Liberty Crossing plan near Stonington's Exit 92 on I-95 now calls for nearly 600 apartments

Several major projects could bring more residents, jobs and traffic to southeastern Connecticut, including a 598-apartment proposal near Stonington's Exit 92 that would rank among the state's largest development plans. Breslin Realty Development is scheduled to present its latest plans for Liberty Crossing to the Stonington Architectural Design Review Board...

Stonington, CT · 2d

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Family seeks Navy Cross for Norwich man who saved Marines in Vietnam

David Jacobson didn’t know much about his father’s service in Vietnam. This year, he began uncovering a story of battlefield heroism he had never fully known. Now he wants his father recognized for it. David Jacobson is seeking a posthumous Navy Cross for Navy corpsman Russell “Doc Jake” Jacobson, who passed away in 2015 from an Agent Orange-related illness. His father received a Purple Heart for injuries he suffered in combat, but was never decorated for actions that multiple accounts say saved the lives of fellow servicemen. “The Navy gave another corpsman on that same hill, same battle, same day, the Navy Cross,” David Jacobson told The Cape Cod Times in September . “My father never got that call. The question now is whether he still can.” Denis Russell, Vietnam veteran and VFW Post Commander in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is helping Jacobson, after after a Massachusetts state representative connected the two. “What we’re trying to do is make sure everyone knows the full story, go through whatever the full procedure is, and follow it up with letters,” he said. The search for the flak jacket While Russell Jacobson would talk about nearly anything, he rarely discussed his Vietnam service. The effects,

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Brush fire closes lanes on I-95 in Groton

GORTON, Conn. (WFSB) - A brush fire closed two lanes on Interstate 95 southbound in Groton, according state transportation officials. The Department of Transportation reported that the two left lanes were closed between exits 89 and 88. The fire was first reported around 10:43 a.m. on Tuesday. There’s no word...

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Norwich apartments for rent saw slight price decreases since last October

Renters in Norwich saw apartment listing prices slightly decrease from October 2025's median of $1,750, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,725 in October. Median listing prices in Norwich are trending essentially the same as the previous month's $1,724 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.norwichbulletin.com Out of 72 rental listings in Norwich, none are subsidized. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $1,400, 12% higher than September, when they were $1,248. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices rose 18% from $1,188. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were 7% higher than September at a central price of $1,850, compared to $1,724. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $1,848. Statewide, Connecticut rental listing prices are very close to September's median of $2,042. One-bedroom rentals were listed for a typical

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Norwich proclaims November Veterans Month

Norwich has proclaimed November as Veterans Month for the first time, creating a month-long recognition of veterans and their families. Mayor Swarnjit Singh and the Norwich City Council issued the designation, according to a community announcement. The proclamation recognizes the service, sacrifices and contributions of people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. “Freedom, security, and the opportunities we enjoy today are built upon the sacrifices of generations of brave men and women who answered the call to serve our country. Recognizing our veterans should never be limited to a single day. This proclamation is an opportunity for our entire community to come together throughout November to express our gratitude, respect, and appreciation,” Singh said. The proclamation says Norwich is home to more than 2,000 veterans and more than 25,000 veterans live throughout Eastern Connecticut. It recognizes veterans' continued roles as neighbors, public servants, employees, business owners and community leaders. The proclamation also recognizes military spouses, children, parents and caregivers for the challenges and hardships they share as members of military families. Norwich Veterans Month proclamation reading set for Nov. 16 Veterans, military families, community organizations and Norwich residents are invited to a public reading of the Veterans Month

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Man with adult learner’s permit caught going 115 mph in Deep River

DEEP RIVER, Conn. (WTNH) — A man with an adult learner’s permit was caught driving 115 mph along Route 9 in Deep River Sunday, according to a Connecticut State Police report. Phillip Mark Marshall, 28, of Hartford was charged with reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle without a proper instructor. The charges stem from […]

Deep River, CT · 1d

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Mohegan Sun Arena to undergo $30 million update

Mohegan Sun Arena will undergo a $30 million, multi-phase renovation that will replace seating, overhaul concessions and entrances and add premium amenities at the 10,000-seat venue. The project will require the arena to close from Dec. 15 through mid-February, according to a community announcement. Mohegan Sun Arena is slated to reopen Feb. 28 with a concert headlined by Breaking Benjamin with Starset, P.O.D. and Filter. The renovation, developed with SCI Architects, comes after 25 years of performances at the arena. The venue has hosted more than 4,250 performances and nearly 18 million guests since 2001, according to the announcement. “For 25 years, Mohegan Sun Arena has set the standard for live entertainment in the Northeast,” said Joe Soper, VP of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan. “After hosting more than 4,250 performances and welcoming nearly 18 million guests since 2001, we're really excited for this next chapter of Mohegan Sun Arena. The goal is simple: to create a more immersive, comfortable and thrilling venue for fans as well as our artists and promoters.” What will change at Mohegan Sun Arena The first phase of work has begun while the arena remains open through early winter. More extensive construction will take place

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Norwich List Prices Rise While New Listings Tighten

Norwich sellers held firm on prices even as new listings tightened, leaving buyers with a slim pool and little room to negotiate discounts.

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Mohegan Sun promotes Matt Dole and Kayla Smith to entertainment leadership roles

Mohegan Sun promotes Matt Dole and Kayla Smith to entertainment leadership roles Mohegan Sun is excited to announce the promotions of Matt Dole to Director of ... The post Mohegan Sun promotes Matt Dole and Kayla Smith to entertainment leadership roles first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

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