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Man in prison for Griswold triple murder files latest appeal
New London ― Sergio Correa, the Hartford man sentenced to life in prison for brutally killing a Griswold couple and their son and then burning their house down, has filed another appeal in his quest for a new trial. Correa’s “motion to correct an illegal sentence” was filed in...
Students safe after 3-vehicle crash involving school bus in Stonington
Stonington ― Seven students escaped injury when the bus they were riding in was involved in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Jeremy Hill Road, Taugwonk Road and Route 184 on Monday afternoon. Stonington Police Department Deputy Chief Todd Olson said the bus driver was taken to Lawrence...
Man pursues insanity verdict in Mashantucket stabbing
A former Baltimore, Maryland man, charged with stabbing a Mashantucket man in the face and neck in 2018, is seeking to convince a judge that he needs mental health treatment, not prison, for his alleged crime. A trial started on Friday in New London Superior Court for 47-year-old Dontae Glen...
Quieter pattern shaping up as we head for the weekend
A decent Friday is shaping up across the region with seasonable temperatures and a healthy amount of sunshine expected. Many area rivers remain bankfull this morning on the heels of yesterday's heavy rainfall. While the Pawtuxet and Wood rivers have recently crested, both of these remain in minor flood stage. On the other hand, the slower reacting Pawcatuck River in Westerly is just now rising into minor flood stage where it's expected to crest.
High school notes: Waterford’s Madison LaForte plans to follow her dad’s footsteps into coaching
Madison LaForte’s older brothers played lacrosse in college, Michael for Grove City College and later Babson and Mason at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, where their father, Ray, is the head men’s lacrosse coach. “I would even say more, not to throw my brothers under the bus,” Maddie...
New London officials scramble to address $800K state funding shortfall ahead of budget vote
New London ― What was expected to be a routine City Council vote next week to approve the proposed 2024-25 city and school budgets has gotten more complicated with the loss of $800,000 in expected state education aid. The council is slated on Monday to hold its third and...
Fire rips through business in Gales Ferry
GALES FERRY, CT (WFSB) - A big fire ripped through a business in Gales Ferry on Wednesday night. According to investigators, it broke out in a building at R.B. Kent & Son Inc on Baldwin Hill Road. Firefighters said they responded around 9 p.m. The fire chief told Channel 3...
URI unveils new indoor commencement format, honors Viola Davis and others
The University of Rhode Island is holding its commencement ceremonies this weekend with a new schedule and format. The university is honoring graduates over three days, from Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19 in eight college-based ceremonies. “Commencement is such an important milestone in the lives of our graduates...
Police: Expect road closures and delays for Sunday’s Mystic Half Marathon
Mystic ― Stonington and Groton Town police have announced temporary road closures for this Sunday’s Mystic Half Marathon and 10K road races. Motorists should expect traffic delays and closures between 7 and 10 a.m. as more than 2,000 runners compete. Affected roads include Coogan Boulevard from Route 27...
Man rescued from water by Good Samaritans in Noank has died
Groton ― Town police have said a man, who was rescued earlier this month by Good Samaritans in the water in Noank, has died. Police identified the man as Douglas Crawford, 66, of Westerly, R.I. According to his obituary, Crawford, who served on the boards of the Watch Hill...
Rehabilitated seals released at Blue Shutters Beach in Charlestown
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — Mystic Aquarium released two rehabilitated seals Friday. The two male harp seals, named Gnocchi and Ditalini, were rescued earlier this year. Gnocchi was found on Martha's Vineyard in February. He was dehydrated and had to have an injured eye removed. Ditalini was rescued in Pawcatuck,...
NBC CT Responds helps New London Maritime Society recover almost $20k
Something was not adding up for a New London nonprofit when its bank account was short almost $20,000. New London Maritime Society fought for months to get its hands on its hard-earned cash with no luck. That is until NBC CT Responds came to the rescue. “It takes a lot...
Nicer weather Friday after incredible Thursday rains in Rhode Island
Bullseye! A rain bullseye, that is – right over parts of our area. A month’s worth of rain in less than 12 hours. New London to New Bedford saw a general 3-4″, but southern Rhode Island saw anywhere from 5-6″ of rain between last night and this morning.
East Providence and Westerly baseball battled each other and the elements. What happened?
EAST PROVIDENCE — We’ll need a Division II baseball playoff meeting between Westerly and East Providence to settle this. Wednesday night came and went without a resolution. The Bulldogs and Townies battled the elements as much as each other, and Mother Nature ultimately won out after seven tense innings. The two teams finished in...
A CT woman unapologetically uses her family’s incredibly famous name. It’s never for herself.
A Connecticut woman is the granddaughter of two of the most famous actors and comedians ever. And as the granddaughter of the legendary duo of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, she is doing some name-dropping to raise money and awareness for a cause that’s not funny at all. Julia Arnaz Massey, 53, a regular person who lives in Milford, loves dogs and is a domestic violence survivor, is putting the ...
South Kingstown Native, Bryant Infielder Zac Zyons Wins America East Batting Title
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant baseball sophomore second baseman Zac Zyons claimed the program’s first America East batting title following the conclusion of the regular season on Saturday. Zyons, who hit .373 overall in 39 games, becomes the fifth player in DI program history to win a batting title....
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