Kindness in Real Life: Norwich Human Services receives large donation from church
A donation of $15,000 was made during the summer; another $15,000 contribution was made in November.
A trip to Stonington playground offers a break from school

Brothers Emmett Boyle, front, 11, and Elliott, 8, of Stonington were trying to see who can go higher on the swings Thursday at the borough playground.
State police promote 2 troopers with local ties
Connecticut State Police on Thursday announced the promotion of two troopers who formerly served as commanding officers at Troop E in Montville.
Norwich hopes for reimbursement for most Tropical Storm Isaias costs
Gov. Ned Lamont announced Wednesday the state was approved for a federal disaster declaration for damage caused by Tropical Storm Isaias.
NCDC appoints interim coordinator; city to take back COVID-19 grant management
Citing NCDC's leadership transition and a desire to allow businesses with ties to NCDC apply for COVID-19 relief grants, the city will oversee the grants.
COVID-19 vaccine scheduling opens up for Connecticut residents over 75
Scheduling options include a website and a phone number, but due to high demand and limited vaccine availability, those eligible may have to wait for a spot to open.
As USPS delays continue, The Day wants to hear from you

The Day is working on a story about how U.S. Postal Service delays have affected southeastern Connecticut. We want to know about your experience.
Member of Groton Middle School community positive for COVID-19
A member of the Groton Middle School community has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been instructed to isolate at home.
Proposed Stonington school budget shows 8.9% increase
Superintendent of Schools Van Riley's plan comes after two years of budgets that showed decreases.
Friends look to outdoors for pandemic gatherings

Friends Pat and Corinne Ingellis of Old Saybrook and Pat and Eileen Howley of Rhode Island have been finding ways to see each other safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, Eileen Howley said.
Let's Go: ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ goes virtual

The play, which has won a Tony on Broadway, explores the origin story of Peter Pan.
Kindness in Real Life: Best Cleaners collects more than 11,000 coats for charity
Best Cleaners, with a location in Old Lyme, recently completed its 12th annual Coats for Connecticut drive, collecting and cleaning more than 11,000 donated jackets to give to families in need.
Seizing the day: Groton mother shows gratitude by embracing life in Groton

Megan McDuffee of Groton says there is much she is thankful for.
COVID-19 cases prompt New London, Montville schools to shift to remote learning
A total of 17 positive cases have been reported in the New London school district from Monday evening through Wednesday morning.
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State police dog helps find alleged car thief, then woman with dementia
State police at Troop E said K-9 Yorik and his handler found a man who allegedly tried to break into a woman's car Wednesday night, and a woman with dementia who wandered off Thursday morning.
Hartford man charged with using counterfeit money at Niantic CVS
Officers found $560 in counterfeit bills in Anthony Woods’ possession, police said.
Fire damages New London duplex
A fire late Tuesday severely damaged a multifamily home on Colman Street, displacing the residents.
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Who among Connecticut military personnel has received the COVID-19 vaccine so far?

Submarine crews and National Guardsmen, who’ve been at forefront of the state’s response to the pandemic, are among the first military personnel in Connecticut to get vaccinated.
New London committee reminds veterans of tax exemptions
Veterans who have 90 days of wartime service, including Merchant Marines who served during World War II, are eligible for a $1,500 exemption for property tax purposes.
Murphy asks Defense secretary to speed up military response to future attacks
Following reports that it took the National Guard nearly four hours to arrive at the U.S. Capitol last week, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy is asking the acting secretary of Defense to speed up the response to less than an hour.
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R.I. Lt. Gov. McKee promises seamless transition during virus fight
Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee, who will take over as governor if Gina Raimondo is confirmed as President-elect Joe Biden’s commerce secretary, says his top priority will be continuing the state’s fight against the coronavirus
Massachusetts offering COVID-19 grants to small businesses
Massachusetts is highlighting efforts to help small businesses survive the economic turmoil they’ve suffered because of the coronavirus pandemic
Connecticut woman charged with shooting her 2 children pleads not guilty
A Connecticut woman accused of killing her 15-year-old daughter and critically wounding her 7-year-old son in a shooting in their home in November has pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder charges