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Thieves snatch $4,000 worth of items from Ulta in Lisbon
LISBON, CT (WFSB) - A trio of suspects stole $4,000 worth of merchandise from an Ulta in Lisbon over the weekend. State police said it happened at the River Road business on Saturday around 8:25 p.m. Troopers said three people went into the store, took the items, then fled in...
Norwich BOE members concerned about superintendent investigation: What chair Kulos says
While the investigation into on-leave Norwich Superintendent Kristen Stringfellow and Assistant Superintendent Tamara Gloster has gone on since the fall, Norwich Board of Education Chair Mark Kulos urged board members that the investigation needs to take time. “It’s a slight drain on our resources and we could really use the...
10-year-old Willimantic boy with autism gets to be garbage man for his birthday
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — Some kids seem to be fascinated by garbage trucks, and for one boy from Willimantic, operating one is his dream job. Thanks to the kindness of others, that dream came true on Monday for Axton Nizeul’s 10th birthday. After being picked up early from school, his parents brought him to Casella Waste […]
Police logs ― May 15, 2024
Celso A. Ajche Vicente, 40, of 66 Convent St., Norwich, was charged May 7 with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Robert F. Fox, 55, of 31 1/2 Lester Ave., Pawcatuck, was charged May 7 with second-degree breach of peace and Saturday with violation of a protective order.
New Norwich special education program will keep students in district: how it's a win for all
A new special education program in Norwich will save the district money and keep Norwich students in the city. The Norwich Board of Education approved the creation of the Rose City School at Bishop special education program Tuesday. The program, which will be on the first floor of the Bishop School Building, will start with five students next school year, and serve students who would otherwise be placed out of district.
Florida man arrested by Coventry police for wire fraud: Police
COVENTRY, Conn. — A Florida man was arrested by Coventry police on Thursday after an investigation into wire fraud that occurred back in August 2022, the police department said. Osmaldy De La Rosa Nunez, 29, of Orlando, Fla., allegedly defrauded a Coventry victim out of an amount over $135,000,...
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,...
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...
Revolution Wind hits ‘steel in water’ milestone
New London – Revolution Wind, a joint project of Eversource and Ørsted that uses State Pier as its turbine-assembly headquarters, announced Friday that it has hit the first milestone along the way toward creating clean power for more than 350,000 homes in Connecticut and Rhode Island. The so-called...
In ‘Nothing, Then Everything’ at Lyman Allyn, Boothe Plays with Space and Time
NEW LONDON — Artist Power Boothe stood in front of his painting, “Time Being #2” and pointed to vestiges of an underpainting from a previous work. “This blue was probably there, you can... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a...
Lyme’s $12.4 million spending plan going to voters Wednesday
Lyme ― Voters will be asked to approve the proposed 2024-25 budget of $12.4 million at a Wednesday Town Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. The budget ― which includes town operations and capital expenses as well as the town’s share of the Lyme-Old Lyme school spending plan ― is down about $1 million, or 7.8%, from current spending.
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