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Norwich Tech holds its first Community Day: here's what the students did
The students at Norwich Technical High School took a half day before the Memorial Day weekend. Instead of slacking off, they were hard at work, giving back to the community. The first Norwich Tech Community Day took place Friday. The yearly event gets students to help in the community. The idea was created by senior Morgan Cook.
Sign company proposes giant LED billboards on I-395 in Norwich
Norwich ― Drive south on Interstate 395 from Lisbon toward Norwich, go past Exit 18 and when the Lawler Lane overpass comes into view, picture this: a giant 14-by-48-foot LED lit digital billboard on the opposite side of the highway facing the southbound traffic. It’s not there now, but...
Ledyard police want to find owner of dog euthanized after being found alone
LEDYARD, Conn. (WTNH) – Ledyard law enforcement officials are asking the public’s help identifying the owner of a dog who was euthanized after being found alone last month. Ledyard police said they are working with animal control to hopefully identify and contact the owner of the intact male Pitbull mix found in the area of […]
Pathways to Science talks introduce Latino youth to opportunities in STEM
A new program is engaging Latino youth in STEM and health. Called Senderos a la Ciencia, or Pathways to Science, it is a monthly series that lets kids hear directly from working experts and connects them to mentors. Organizers say it’s crucial to set these teens up for future success...
Visitors flock to Rocky Neck beach in spite of bacteria concerns
On Sunday, 23-year-old Kenny Heisler and friend Michael Brown, 23, both of Holyoke, Mass., drove 90 minutes to get to Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme, paid the $22 out-of-state fee and joined many others on the beach who were sitting looking out at the water after just going in it.
Flags adorn Norwich neighborhood in salute to veterans on Memorial Day
Norwich – Tucked into a corner at the edge of Norwich, James Mackie describes his neighborhood as “a little piece of paradise.”. And he wants residents and visitors alike to know that the 55-plus Trading Cove Commons community honors veterans as Memorial Day approaches and Flag Day follows soon afterward.
Driver swerved to avoid deer before fiery Preston crash
PRESTON, CT (WFSB) - Firefighters had to douse a car fire in Preston early Wednesday morning. The Town of Preston Fire Department reported that it happened on Route 164. According to state police the driver tried to avoid a deer, lost control of the vehicle, and drove off the roadway.
‘He’s healthy, he’s strong, he’s feisty’: Aquarium celebrates baby harbor seal born on Mother’s Day
MYSTIC, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) - A seal at an aquarium in Connecticut welcomed her baby pup just in time for Mother’s Day. Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut announced the birth of a harbor seal pup to a mother breeding seal named Pearl. Officials said the pup was born on Mother’s...
New London singled out for EV charging station additions
New London ― The city this week became just the second municipality in the state to earn federal recognition for adding dozens of new electric vehicle charging stations across New London. City officials, including Mayor Michael Passero and Director of Transportation, Parking and Transit Carey Red III were presented...
New London City Council declines to ax shade tree commission ― or prune its rules
New London ― A plan to dissolve a city commission and potentially avoid another expensive lawsuit was indefinitely delayed this week after several citizens voiced concerns over the impact the move might have on New London’s trees. The City Council on Monday tabled two agenda items related to...
Groton police increasing patrols to try and minimize issues during summer
GROTON, CT (WFSB) - It’s the start of tourism season, and Groton police aren’t taking any chances. Friday was a picture-perfect day, with folks going in and out of shops and restaurants all day. Groton police are keeping an eye on all of it. Police say they’ve heard...
Developer says he’ll bring an IHOP to New London ― if the city cuts his tax bill
New London ― A local businessman said his plan to bring an IHOP restaurant to North Frontage Road hinges on the city cutting property taxes at the development site, a requirement officials said is neither fair nor feasible. Gulshan Soni, who operates or manages several New London properties on...
Homes in New London County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for February shows that potential buyers and sellers in New London County saw houses sell for higher than the previous month's median sales price of $295,000. The median home sold for $298,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means February, the most recent month for which figures are available, was up 1% from January. ...
St. Bernard School graduates 54
Ceremony location: Cathedral of St. Patrick, Norwich. Senior Class Orator Sienna Sferrazza: “Making a difference at Saint Bernard School is encouraged, not only within our school, but in the community as well. This is not an opinion but a mere fact. Here are some statistics to back this up. If you live to be 70, you meet an average of 80,000 people in your lifetime. Now that's a lot of people. But if everyone of us changed the lives of just 10 people, and each one of those people changed the lives of another 10 people and another 10 after that, then in 5 generations, the class of 2024 will have changed the lives of 800 million people. If you think it's hard to change the lives of 10 people, you're wrong. I saw it happen each and everyday at Saint Bernard School. Life changing moments were created in that building that forged who we are now, and who we will become. Saint Bernard School helped me find who I want to be, by instilling core values needed to thrive in our small community and the larger society.”
Voice of Democracy essay winner to deliver Memorial Day keynote
A Westerly teen will be the featured speaker at the state’s 50th Annual Memorial Day ceremony taking place Monday at 1 p.m. at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter. Abiagael Emery, 15, a sophomore at Westerly High School, took first place for Rhode Island in the 2023-2024 Voice of Democracy audio essay competition, […] The post Voice of Democracy essay winner to deliver Memorial Day keynote appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Nashua Knights fall short in shootout with Norwich Sea Unicorns, 9-8
NORWICH, CT – Following their first win of the season via a walk-off in extra innings on Sunday, the Silver Knights looked to continue the momentum for their first road trip of 2024. But just hours after the dramatic victory, the Knights found themselves on the other side of a tenth-inning walk-off ending at the hands of the reigning champion Norwich Sea Unicorns.
Norwich adds to its Sports Hall of Fame
Just thought I’d empty out my reporter’s notebook while wishing for a Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown versus Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving matchup in the NBA finals … New Hall of Famers The biggest sports celebration of the year is just around the corner. ...
Sound Bites: New London recognized for clean transit
The City of New London has become only the second city in Connecticut — after New Haven — to be awarded a Clean Communities Leader Award for its work towards cleaner and more sustainable transportation. The award comes from Clean Transportation Communities of southern Connecticut, which is a partnership with the US Department of Energy.
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