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Norwich man gets 18 years for fatally shooting man after they exchanged words
Phyllisha Williams, the mother of shooting victim Anthony Lashawn Williams, fought through tears in a New London courtroom on Monday, standing just a few feet away from her son’s killer. “Why?” Williams said. “Why? I loved you. You used to sit at my table and we used to eat...
Protesters arrested at UConn set to face a judge
ROCKVILLE, CT (WFSB) - Two dozen students on the UConn campus and one graduate student were arrested at the end of April during pro-Palestine protests. The first seven of those 25 went before a judge at Rockville Superior Court on Wednesday. “We’re all curious to find out what crime was...
This massive, 2-ton tribute to Taylor Swift is hiding in Westerly. Here's its story.
WESTERLY – Next time you're in town, you can pose for a photo next to an 8-foot-tall replica of Taylor Swift's guitar, carved from local granite. But the backdrop might not be quite what you expect: The monument is housed by the entrance to Cherenzia Excavation's parking lot at 25 Ledward Ave., surrounded...
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Thank you for your time. The Norwich Bulletin staff is committed to local journalism and providing insights into the local community that you need to know and in the many ways you want to read it. Earlier this spring we moved into a co-working space at Foundry 66, which just...
One Person Killed in Two-Vehicle Accident in Salem
According to WBOY, officials have now confirmed that one individual has died following a two-vehicle accident in Salem. Officials were originally dispatched to the scene at 12:08 p.m. The accident occurred on 65 US Highway 50 East.
Picking tulips in Preston
Preston ― Visitors pick tulips at Wicked Tulips in Preston during a break in the rain Wednesday. The popular farm is open 7 days a week through at least Mother’s Day and will be open as long as the season permits. For more info and tickets see https://wickedtulips.com/pages/u-pick-preston.
Norwich Tech holds signing day for students - what these seniors will be doing
Forty-nine seniors at Norwich Technical High School inked their plans as the school celebrated its third Skills USA National Signing Day Tuesday. The ceremony commemorated 49 seniors who are committing to join companies or go to college. Ten of the students will work for Electric Boat. Other students entering the...
It's less than a week till Mother's Day: here's brunch spots plus fun things to do with Mom
Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 12. This is your friendly reminder to make sure you make plans, order flowers and buy a gift for the special woman in your life. It's also graduation and wedding season, so it's easy to forget the one who makes it all happen for us. ...
William L. Nalley Jr., Rafael Orihuela Indicted
William L. Nalley Jr., 27 of Boiling Springs; and Rafael Orihuela, 22 of Carlisle, were indicted by a federal grand jury "on charges related to the distribution of controlled substances and unlawful possession of firearms," the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced on Wednesday, May 1.
Rapid Car Wash out, Soapy Noble on the way in New London
New London ― Rapid Car Wash, a longtime business on Colman Street, has been sold for $2.24 million to Soapy Noble, a newcomer to the region that is owned by a Connecticut-based company intent on creating updated experiences in an industry that before now had been largely left to mom-and-pop operations.
What’s Right With Schools: Groton students earn powerboat certificates
GROTON, Conn. (WTNH) – Connecticut sits along the shoreline and yet many people living here have no idea how to navigate the water safely. Some students are trying to change that. Groton’s Marine Science Magnet High School students earn their powerboat certification under the guidance of instructors from the New England Science and Sailing Foundation. […]
UConn fraternity president accused of assaulting new member during hazing incident
The president of a UConn fraternity is facing charges following an investigation into a hazing incident in February. David Vallejo, 23, of Willington was recently arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, third-degree strangulation/suffocation and second-degree unlawful restraint in connection with an alleged assault that took place during the fraternity’s initiation ...
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