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Manwaring owner threatens lawsuit related to collapsed New London church
New London ― The integrity of a damaged retaining wall is at the center of a pending lawsuit launched against the owners of a collapsed downtown church property. High Tide Capital, owner of the Manwaring building at 223-229 State St., filed a notice April 11 with the New London Superior Court naming Engaging Heaven Inc. ― owner of the 66 Union St. church property ― as a defendant in a potential lawsuit related to the retaining wall’s stability.
Norwich gas pipes get $11 million upgrade
Old and broken natural gas pipes in Norwich, Connecticut, will soon be replaced, thanks to funding from the federal government. Norwich Public Utilities has been awarded nearly $11 million to replace around 10 miles of old gas pipes — some dating back to the Civil War period. Manager Christopher...
Fitch graduate Scherer delivers game-winning hit in Coast Guard’s victory
New London — Nearly three and a half hours into Tuesday’s game, sophomore Tate Scherer came off the bench, shook off the bone-chilling cold and stepped to the plate. Coast Guard Academy badly needed Scherer to deliver as a pinch-hitter, not only to end the stare down with Springfield but also to secure an important New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference victory.
Can you take the heat? ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ hiring restaurant staff for filming at Foxwoods
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (WTNH) — Can you take the heat? Foxwoods Resort and Casino is hiring restaurant staff to be featured on the tv show “Hell’s Kitchen.” In March, the popular culinary competition series announced plans to film seasons 23 and 24 in a custom-built property at Foxwoods. According to the job position- which was posted […]
Entangled seal saved by Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue team
MYSTIC, CT (WFSB) – A young seal that was entangled in fishing netting was saved by the Animal Rescue team at Mystic Aquarium on Earth Day. The aquarium said the 4-5-month-old seal was found distressed on the remote shores of Block Island. Mystic Aquarium’s team first learned about the...
Griswold softball eclipses last year's win total at halfway mark
With the softball season nearing the halfway point, a contender for the most improved team in the Eastern Connecticut Conference has emerged. Right now, the award belongs to the Griswold Wolverines. Stirring one-run victories over Montville and Ledyard this week have lifted Griswold’s won-lost mark to a robust 7-2. Yup, the Wolverines have already...
This Rhode Island county has some of the worst ozone pollution in the Northeast
PROVIDENCE – When you think of Washington County, you may conjure images of ocean beaches and lush forests. What probably doesn’t come to mind is smog. Yet Rhode Island’s southernmost county chronically grades poorly for pollution from ozone – a gas that’s the main component of smog – in the American Lung Association’s annual...
New playscape a fitting tribute to Kevin Hesch
Stonington — There are no words. Even now, more than a year later. Kevin Hesch was supposed to grow old with Heather and the five kids, all the Thanksgivings, Christmases, ballgames, recitals and graduations. He was supposed to continue as a professional man at Electric Boat, Little League volunteer. He wasn’t supposed to die at 39.
New and expanded on-demand public ride services coming to region
A regional public transportation agency is poised to launch an expanded on-demand ride service in several Southeastern Connecticut towns. In the coming weeks, the Southeastern Area Transit District, SEAT, will roll-out “microtransit” services in Groton and Waterford ― with expanded options in New London ― that will allow users to punch in a destination via a smartphone app or phone number and be ferried to a location within that same service area.
Waterford’s new juvenile prosecutor where she was ‘meant to be’
Waterford ― Glastonbury native Tashia Sowell can trace her love of the law to at least the age of 5, around the time she first started talking about becoming a judge. Just ask her parents, Sowell said, who used to take her on personal field trips to the courthouse to watch court proceedings at a young age.
Griswold's Hardin named Athlete of the Week; vote now in new poll
Griswold’s Andrew Hardin has been voted The Bulletin “Athlete of the Week” for the third week of the spring season. The Wolverines junior pitcher allowed one earned run over six innings while striking out seven in Griswold’s 10-5 win over Ledyard. Hardin also had two hits at the plate. Last week saw plenty of standout performances in baseball, softball, girls' lacrosse, and boys outdoor track and field throughout Eastern Connecticut. While there's no shortage of talent, we...
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