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Waterford police seek help identifying shoplifting suspect
WATERFORD — The Waterford Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying a man who attempted to steal items from a local Wal-Mart on May 12. According to police, the unidentified male suspect entered the store and attempted to leave with a shopping cart full of merchandise without paying.
Bicyclist injured in New London car collision
NEW LONDON — On Thursday, police and emergency crews were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving a car and a juvenile bicyclist at the intersection of Jefferson Ave. and Ashcraft Rd. at around 3:05 p.m. The young cyclist sustained injuries that were deemed non-life-threatening and was promptly transported...
Minor taken to hospital after car and bike collide in New London
A minor was taken to the hospital after a car collided with a bike in New London on Thursday evening. The police department responded to the area of Jefferson Avenue and Ashcraft Road just after 3 p.m. A car and bike collided, and the minor on the bike was taken...
Time to go fishing
Jarod Calovis, of East Haddam, spends time fishing from the boardwalk at Ferry Landing State Park in Old Lyme after getting off work. Calovis decided to go fishing since he had nothing else to do Friday, May 17, 2024. In the background, a power boat travels up the Connecticut River. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
‘Flag Man’ in Old Saybrook not letting targeted incident get him down
OLD SAYBROOK, CT (WFSB) - A gentleman in Old Saybrook shows his patriotism every single day by waving an American flag on Route 1. Lennell Holloman, also known as “Flag Man”, is a bright light on the community, but one woman tried to dim that light on Tuesday.
Downtown Mystic to have increased police presence this summer
“No matter what part of Connecticut you’re from, mystic is a go-to destination,” Danbury’s Patti Keckeisen said. From its shops to its restaurants, downtown Mystic takes on a whole new life come summertime. “Mystic has grown tremendously on both fronts, population wise and visitor wise,” Margaret Macris,...
The Howards found each other farming, then Farms for the Future found them
When Leslie and Priscilla Howard heard they had been chosen, they were shocked and relieved. They knew their pitch to win the farming rights at Cleo’s Corner in Southold was solid. But they also knew the competition was stiff. “We were worried it wasn’t going to happen, a lot of worthy farmers applied,” Leslie said.
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...
Groton Long Point Bridge over railroad to be replaced
Groton ― The state plans to replace the aging bridge carrying Groton Long Point Road over the Amtrak railroad, with a new span that will provide greater clearance above the railroad tracks. About 3,400 vehicles travel every day across the bridge, which is located to the north of Esker...
Lifeguard shortage easing for some towns
GROTON, CT (WFSB) – As the warmth of the Summer gets closer and beaches prepare to welcome crowds for Memorial Day weekend, CT faces a recurring challenge in ensuring lifeguard coverage for its shores. Mary Hill, Director of Groton City Parks and Recreation, has grappled with lifeguard shortages for...
Old Lyme Rethinks Allowances for Self-Storage Businesses in Town
OLD LYME — Two months after the Zoning Commission agreed to a six-month moratorium on applications for self-storage units, the commission to the first steps toward prohibiting new units in the town’s... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And...
Celebrating Henry Bill’s 200th Birthday
Ledyard ― Ledyard Bill Library hosted founder Henry Bill’s 200th birthday party Saturday. The party had activities, balloon animals and cake. Later in the morning there was a presentation on dressing as a Victorian lady. Henry Bill grew up in what at the time was not yet Ledyard,...
State to ask Norwich to own, maintain some proposed Route 82 improvements
Norwich ― City leaders might not like the roundabouts proposed for Route 82-West Main Street, but they will be asked on Monday to own and maintain portions of the project. The first of two phases of Route 82 reconstruction calls for installing single-lane roundabouts at the Asylum-Mechanic streets and the Osgood Street intersections, a raised median divider and removing three traffic lights. One break is planned in the median divider with an eastbound left turn lane to access a shopping plaza on the opposite side.
Barstool's Dave Portnoy reviews Old Lyme pizzeria months after reopening from fire
Barstool Sports found Dave Portnoy has reviewed roughly 40 pizza places throughout Connecticut, and on Wednesday he made a surprise visit to Sapore Pizzeria and Bar. “It was just business as usual, just a regular Wednesday,” Sapore manager Sarah Saunders said. It was just a regular Wednesday, for a...
Lawsuit fallout prompts move to eliminate New London tree commission
New London ―A “large, adverse” civil judgment paid out by the city last year could lead to the dissolution of a little-known commission and the repeal of 14-year-old tree inspection and maintenance standards. The City Council on Monday will discuss a proposal to dissolve the Shade Tree...
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...
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...
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