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Voters in Chariho to decide fate of 3 new schools. Is misinformation fueling opposition?
RICHMOND – Michael Peltier left the town hall meeting feeling a little dissatisfied. “I didn’t get to ask my question I wanted [to ask],” he said, standing outside Chariho High School’s library, where a few minutes earlier a panel of 14 administrators – and a very well-behaved dog – fielded questions over a proposal to borrow $150 million to build three new elementary schools in the Chariho Regional School District.
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2 Ledyard women charged with animal cruelty
LEDYARD, Conn. (WTNH) – Two Ledyard residents were charged Wednesday with animal cruelty, according to Ledyard police. Quiana L. Durham, 33, and Precious Michaud, 28, were both charged with five counts of cruelty to animals after turning themselves in on active arrest warrants. The charges stem from a call police said Durham made to Ledyard […]
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...
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...
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...
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 […]
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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