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Softball Game Preview: Morgan Hits the Road
The Morgan Huskies will head out on the road to take on the Granby Memorial Bears at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around. Morgan lost 19-2 to Old Lyme on Tuesday. Meanwhile, after a string of three wins,...
BOS Accepts Proposed Charter
After 11 months of research, meetings, and public hearings, the Chester Charter Commission’s final report and the proposed charter were formally accepted 2 -1 by the Chester Board of Selectmen (BOS) on May 7, marking a “historic” day and a milestone for Chester, according to First Selectman Cindy Lignar.
John Winthrop Middle School Quarter 3 Honor Roll
Jacob Allard, Mark Amaya, Sydney Archambault, Jake Atwood, Jane Barnard, Levi Batt, Grace Bauer, Emma Baxter, Reagan Belloni, Adam Brown, Madison Brzozowy, Dakota Camire, Anthony Cardenas, Daniel Charbonnier, Winghei Cheung, Emily Collins, Gabriel David - Chicas, Adriana Dos Santos, Canyon Erkkila, Leila Ertel, Tucker Ferretti, Bella Florentino, Logan Fomenko, Riley Fritz, Emma Gallagher, Isaac Gardner, Katie Gerl, Phoebe Gerl, Genevieve Green, Thomas Guillerault, Kaleb Hastings, Landon Heft, Sara Heiser, Sadie Ingram, Claire Johnson, Kirstin Lenda, Cole Ludovico, David Maynard, Tanner McIntyre, Jacob Morris, Abigail Muggleston, Charlotte Parker, Josephine Porter, Susanna Ray, Jeffrey Reinhart, Payton Renzoni, Boden Rice, Christel Sarmiento Vanegas, Olivia Shorey, Rhys Sicignano, Felipe Silva, Oliver Smith, Phoebe Spallone, Carley Spearrin, Lila Young, Abigail Yurasek.
SWINGTIME CANTEEN Comes to the Ivoryton Playhouse This Month
Ivoryton Playhouse has announced the eagerly awaited production of "Swingtime Canteen," set to hit the stage on May 16th. Audiences are invited to step back in time to the swinging 1940s and experience the magic of this nostalgic musical journey. Set against the backdrop of the second World War, "Swingtime...
New London police, firefighters rescue injured owl
An injured owl is on the journey to recovery. It was rescued by firefighters and police in New London on Monday. They were able to get it safely into a box and gave it a blanket to keep it comfortable. The owl was taken to Wings of Dawn Rescue in...
Residents Invited to Meet Town Manager Candidates
The Town Council is hosting a public meet-and-greet with the two finalists for the next Town Manager on Thursday, May 16, at 6 p.m. in the Green Room at Town Hall. The names of the finalists have not been released yet. On May 8, a post on the town website...
With $5 million boost to Shore Line East, proponents remember Steever’s legacy
As proponents of Shore Line East celebrated an additional $5 million in funding and vowed to continue to advocate for full restoration of service, they remembered the late Zell Steever of Groton and his role in advocating for rail and the environment. “Every step of the way, Zell was there,”...
Rapid Car Wash out, Soapy Noble on the way in New London
New London ― Rapid Car Wash, a longtime business on Colman Street, has been sold for $2.24 million to Soapy Noble, a newcomer to the region that is owned by a Connecticut-based company intent on creating updated experiences in an industry that before now had been largely left to mom-and-pop operations.
When Cicadas Cry
In this Southern Gothic tale, Sam Jenkins, a black man, is found in a small rural church with the body of a murdered white woman. When possible connections arise to a 34-year-old case close by, things become much more complicated. The author clearly knows the South Carolina low country well and uses it effectively almost as another character.
East Lyme heats up at just the right moment to earn Division I title over Fitch in boys’ track
East Lyme — At this point in the high school track season, the weather and competition heats up. It’s also when the East Lyme boys’ team usually rises to the occasion. The Vikings delivered an Eastern Connecticut Conference Division I regular-season title performance Wednesday. With an 85-65...
Connecticut coastline facing lifeguard shortage
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — The sound of water lapping the shoreline will soon be accompanied by the sounds of children playing on New London’s Green Harbor Beach, and there’s hope is there will be enough lifeguards to make sure everyone is safe. It’s why the city is offering free training for perspective lifeguards. New […]
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