Stonington vet continues Veterans Day tradition of walking a marathon
Fordan Bonardi left his house just before 6:30 a.m. Monday, setting out to complete what has become a Veterans Day ritual.
Sprague unveils female combat veteran statue, said to be first in the state
The statue recognizes women's involvement in the military, said state Sen. Cathy Osten, who served on active duty in the Army for four years.
Service dog helps decorated Vietnam vet cope with PTSD
Tom Williamson, who earned five Purple Hearts and was seriously injured several times in combat, recently had to have his injured leg amputated after battling years of infections.
Subvets to host Veterans Day program Monday
City of Groton Mayor Keith Hedrick and U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, will address attendees. Courtney will talk about new resources available to so-called Blue Water Navy vets
Base employee to be honored for longtime work prepping submarines
Mark A. Tuohy, who helps ensure Groton-based submarines are ready to go to sea, is being recognized by the Naval Submarine League for outstanding achievement.
LOCAL NEWS
Spicer Mansion owner says he's resolving foreclosure, zoning disputes
Brian Gates said financial problems that led to a foreclosure action are in the past and that a resolution of the town’s suit alleging zoning violations is imminent.
East Lyme removes first selectman from Board of Police Commissioners
The ordinance modification was passed 5 to 1, with one selectman, Rose Ann Hardy, voting against it.
East Lyme honors veterans
Residents gather at the Niantic Liberty Green for a Veterans Day ceremony sponsored by the East Lyme Veterans Council Monday.
COLUMNS
Fishers Island's round house stands out, even in the land of unusual houses
An unusual round house on an oceanfront lot on the south side of Fishers Island is being restored,...
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UPDATED: Gas leak prompts evacuation of several homes, businesses in Norwich
The Norwich Fire Department and Norwich Public Utilities blocked off North Main Street and evacuated several homes and businesses after discovering a “significant” gas leak in a line beneath the street Monday afternoon.
Crane falls on New London construction site
No one was injured Monday morning when a crane working on the construction of an apartment complex at the corner of Bank and Howard streets fell to the road.
Rollover on I-395 in Norwich results in minor injuries, backs up traffic
The accident occurred around 3:20 p.m., and the driver and passenger were taken to the hospital for minor injuries, a fire official said.
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ICE: Connecticut court security prevented detainment of man overstaying visa
Immigration agents say a Connecticut judicial marshal tried to prevent them from entering a courthouse where they planned to detain a Jamaican man
Turtle rescue season starts on Cape Cod beaches
The season's first cold-stunned sea turtles were rescued from Cape Cod beaches over the weekend
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Cholesterol levels dropping in U.S., but many still need care
New research shows cholesterol levels are dropping in U.S., but more people need care
