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New London public library leader named top in state
New London ― When Executive Director Madhu Gupta of the Public Library of New London learned Tuesday she’d been named the state’s top librarian by the Connecticut Library Association, her first reaction was incredulity. “For the first five minutes after, I just thought, ‘This can’t be happening,’”...
First components for Revolution Wind farm arrive at New London’s State Pier
New London ― The Rolldock Storm, a heavy-load carrier registered in the Netherlands, carried the first offshore wind components for the Revolution Wind project to State Pier on Wednesday. The turbine sections were the first pieces of a 65-turbine project set to be staged and assembled in New London...
Tiffany Moss Steals Pain Meds At Norwich's Backus Hospital
New London County resident Tiffany Moss of Montville pleaded guilty to charges connected to her tampering with pain medication at Backus Hospital in Norwich, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced on Tuesday, April 30. According to federal officials, on Thursday, Jan. 11, Moss used her employee...
Rejected housing development back on the table in East Lyme
East Lyme ― A revised proposal for a 55-plus housing development on Route 1 is back in front of the Zoning Commission, however this time with fewer buildings on 11.4 acres bordered by Latimer Brook. Drawings for the 91 Boston Post Road development now show three buildings rather than...
Rocket launch seen from Connecticut on Saturday
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Avid space fans in Connecticut had the chance Saturday evening to spot a space launch. The spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida, was seen soaring over the New England area, according to multiple reports from the American Meteor Society. One report states that it was seen at about 9:30 […]
Executive director who led Norwich Historical Society to prominence departs
Norwich ― From walking tours to efforts to preserve historic buildings, the Norwich Historical Society has taken a prominent role in promoting the city’s history. Society leaders credit part-time Executive Director Regan Miner for the group’s success. Miner, a 2010 Norwich Free Academy graduate, earned an undergraduate degree in history at the University of Connecticut and master’s degree in public history at Central Connecticut State University.
Mayorkas to be guest speaker at Coast Guard Academy graduation
New London ― The Coast Guard academy announced Thursday night that Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas is scheduled to deliver the keynote address during the school’s 143rd commencement exercises on May 22. The Coast Guard, unlike other military branches, falls under the auspices of the Department of...
‘It’s really incredible’: Nursing home holds ‘senior’ prom for residents
WESTERLY, R.I. (WJAR) – Some seniors in Rhode Island are experiencing a “senior” prom after a high school student came up with the big idea. Roughly 120 residents at the Westerly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center were ready to roll. With balloons, corsages, food cake and entertainment, the...
Combining art and movement at UConn Avery Point
Groton ― Artist Cara Lynch was joined by her husband, James Illig, as she spent Thursday afternoon installing her two large sculptures on the grounds at the University Connecticut’s Avery Point campus. Lynch, who is based on Long Island and in Nashville, has been creating large-scale public art...
Man arrested after threats to “kill everyone” at Groton hotel
GROTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A man was arrested Sunday for allegedly holding a knife up to a parent’s neck and threatening to “kill everyone” at a hotel in Groton. Officers arrested Jonathan Jean-Pierre and confirmed no one was injured during the incident. Officers responded at 7:14 a.m. to a call that hotel staff wasn’t allowing […]
Mitchell’s Robbie DelaCruz returns from serious injury in time for GNAC tournament
New London — Robbie DelaCruz gave himself a pep talk in the on-deck circle before his first at-bat since suffering a potential career-threatening injury. Following a challenging recovery process, DelaCruz was finally about to take a major step in his comeback 44 days after being struck in the left eye by a 92 mph fastball during a Mitchell College baseball game in early March.
New London, Groton and Norwich schools struggle to aid homeless students
New London ― In a span of two days this month, school superintendents in New London and Groton defending their budget plans pointed out the troubling trend of homeless students in their districts. “Our homeless students here, sadly, have continued to grow,” New London Superintendent Cynthia Ritchie told members...
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