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Incoming UConn freshman Sarah Strong named to USA U18 National Team
STORRS, CT (WFSB) - Sarah Strong, an incoming UConn freshman, has been selected as a member of the 2024 USA Women’s Basketball U18 National Team. Her and 11 other players will compete at the 2024 FIBA U18 Women’s AmeriCup from June 17th to the 23rd in Bucaramanga, Colombia. Training camp starts in Colorado Springs on June 8th.
Norwich looks to purchase blighted, vacant building at Norwich Harbor
Norwich ― The City Council on Monday will consider purchasing the long-vacant, blighted former Marina Towers building that blocks a view of Norwich Harbor and obstructs the entrance to the Marina at American Wharf. The building, encased in faded pink and white stucco, at 74-78 W. Main St. once...
Hitting the trail for Connecticut oysters
Inside Stonington’s Water Street Cafe on Saturday, Executive Chef David Stockford extolled the virtues of oysters as he prepped a bowl of mushrooms ahead of the day’s dinner service. “We serve them raw in the shell, on ice, with a red wine vinegar and black pepper dressing,” he...
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...
Backus Hospital internships for people with disabilities are a win-win: a 60-second read
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Eastern Connecticut will run the Project SEARCH internship program at Backus Hospital in the fall. This unpaid internship will give people aged 18-35 with intellectual or developmental disabilities various jobs around the hospital for nine months, while they learn skills to get into the workforce.
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...
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...
Norwich Sachem Fund will seek new applications for $93,000 in unspent grant funds
Norwich ― The Sachem Fund is back after a seven-year hiatus for at least one more round of grant applications to fund projects in the city. The fund was created by former Mayor Benjaman Lathrop and leaders of the Mohegan tribe in 2007 to support economic development, historic and cultural activities and neighborhood revitalization. Both entities over the years reduced allocations and eventually stopped putting new money into the fund.
Montville making initial repairs to troubled animal control shelter
Montville ― The town has been making some initial improvements to the dilapidated animal control facility until it learns if it will receive $2 million from the state to help it build a new shelter. For years, the 225 Maple Ave. facility, which is shared with Salem, has been...
Ledyard woman disputes animal cruelty charges
Ledyard ― Precious Michaud of Ledyard says she is the kind of animal lover that throws themed birthday parties for her pets and bought name brand booties for Lulu, her 2-year-old cocker spaniel. But last month police seized nine animals from the Highland Drive home Michaud shares with her...
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...
Willimantic's newest bar, Reframe, has a twist: no alcohol
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. — Reframe: A Dry Spot, a Willimantic bar with a twist, held its ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday. The business sells premade mocktails and has beer on tap, all alcohol-free. Believed to be the first sober bar in Connecticut, it's more modeled after a coffee shop. Frances McGrath,...
New dam law expedites emergency response to flooding: How will this affect Norwich?
After the Fitchville Pond Dam leaked during the heavy January rains, a new law seeks to makes dams safer. SB 192, passed on May 8 at the end of the legislative session, prevents owners of dams from keeping them “in a condition which could threaten life or property.” The Connecticut Department of Energy...
Shots fired at residence on Cliff Street in Norwich CT. Here's what we know
Gunshots were fired into a residence on Cliff Street in Norwich on Monday. Norwich Police said that at approximately 5:25 p.m. Monday, the dispatch center received several 911 calls reporting shots fired in the area of Cliff Street and North Cliff Street in Norwich. Numerous patrol officers responded to the...
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