Norwich, New London weekly drive-thru food distributions extended through May
Additional food distributions will be held on the fourth Wednesdays in April, May and June at the Rose City Senior Center in Norwich.
Connecticut reckons with pause in administering Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The state has had to change its vaccination clinic plans, especially regarding mobile vans, and local health districts and pharmacies are shifting to using Moderna and Pfizer vaccines only for the time being.
Free internet access in New London closer to a reality
The city is working to finalize a project to extend free internet access to hundreds of New London homes, targeting those without the means to afford access on their own.
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Gaming-revenue bill would be boon for municipalities, tourism, community college students
Bill’s passage is contingent on the legislature’s also approving a separate bill based on the gaming agreements Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration has negotiated with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes.
East Lyme police chief decries 'abhorrently low' staff levels
East Lyme police officials are asking for two new officers in the upcoming budget year as part of a broader plan to augment staffing levels over time.
Connecticut man found dead after standoff in Branford
Officers were called to the scene on a report of shots fired shortly after 12 p.m. EDT and encountered heavy gunfire coming from the upper floors of a building that has a hair salon on the first floor, Branford police said.
Montville Housing Authority residents speak out against management
Tenants, experts, town officials and former authority commissioners are calling its practices into question.
Mobile unit to help people apply for rental, utility assistance makes stops in region
A mobile van to help people apply for the state's UniteCT rental and utility assistance program also will visit Groton, Pawcatuck, New London, Old Saybrook and Jewett City this month, in addition to stops in Norwich.
Stonington begins considering creation of cultural districts
Wendy Bury, the executive director of the Cultural Coalition, outlined an opportunity Tuesday for the town to form a designated cultural district that she said would provide a host of benefits for the community.
LOCAL
Gaming-revenue bill would be boon for municipalities, tourism, community college students
East Lyme police chief decries 'abhorrently low' staff levels
Family on a roll at Conn College Arboretum
Ocean Community Chamber names Lobdell as its Citizen of the Year
Groton City's proposed budget to go to public hearing on April 19
SPORTS
UConn's Ralph named women's basketball coach at Vanderbilt
East Lyme gets back up to speed in 21-2 girls' lacrosse win over NFA
Rivers pitches another no-hitter in Ledyard's win over East Lyme
Miskiewicz pitches NFA to 2-0 baseball victory over Montville
H.S. softball: NFA rallies from 9-1 deficit to edge Montville
ARTS
There's more to cacao than chocolate with these dark chocolate tahini cups
Thames River Gallery opens 'Whimsies and More'
Crush some chips into your fish cakes
Detective Elliot Stabler returns to the 'Law & Order' family
Metcalf loves her 'weirdo B storyline' on TV's 'The Conners'
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Business Briefs
Nutmeg Pharmacy adds New London location
Fed's Powell says U.S. economy will grow, but COVID still threat
GM goes big in EV wars with GMC Hummer SUV
NATION/WORLD
Can Biden really cancel student debt? Here’s where the debate stands
Biden will withdraw all U.S. forces from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, 2021
Minnesota police chief, cop quit after Black driver's death
16 states back Alabama's challenge to Census privacy tool
Iran says it will enrich uranium to 60%, highest level ever
POLITICS
Study finds people want more than watchdogs for journalists
Harris highlights pregnancy difficulties facing Black women
Democrats signal limited patience for GOP opposition to Biden infrastructure package
Biden says pause on J&J shots shows gov't putting safety 1st
US budget deficit jumps to record $1.7 trillion this year
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