After 56 years, retired submariner says undisclosed records could provide other causes for Thresher sinking
Family members of those lost are apparently mixed on whether they’d welcome a re-examination of the submarine’s sinking.
Over 450,000 gallons of oil removed from WWII-era shipwreck off Long Island
That amounts to 99 percent of recoverable oil aboard British tanker Coimbra, which was sunk by a G7e torpedo from a German U-boat 77 years ago.
Public workshop in Groton to address EB housing, transportation needs
Consultants are wrapping up a study on regional housing, transit and transportation needs related to the continuing influx of Electric Boat employees. They’re calling on the public for input.
Local Fleet Reserve Association announces officers, upcoming events
Local Fleet Reserve Association announces officers and upcoming events.
Coast Guard cadets to spend summer in Africa
Four rising seniors at the Coast Guard Academy will spend most of their summer on the Northwest coast of Africa carrying out community relations work as part of a larger NATO mission.
LOCAL NEWS
Norwich utilities commission appoints Chris LaRose as general manager, approves contract
The 'acting' title was removed from new Norwich Public Utilities General Manager Chris LaRose’s title Tuesday, with an approved three-year contract.
Salvation Army revives Boys & Girls Club in New London
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of New London County, a partnership between the two nationally affiliated groups, has opened in New London.
As other states require consent for pelvic exams, Connecticut bill stalls
Connecticut was one of more than a dozen states to introduce a prohibitive bill, but it didn't go anywhere this session.
Libertarian, petitioning candidate added to Norwich City Council ballot
Two-time Libertarian mayoral candidate William Russell and petitioning candidate Rebecca Melucci will be on the Norwich Nov. 5 election ballot for City Council.
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Lamont should demand resignations at scandal-ridden port authority
The former board chairman presided over hiring a colleague without port management experience for a...
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Norwich woman faces larceny charges in alleged purse theft
A woman was charged in connection with an alleged theft of two Stop & Shop employees’ purses from the store’s employee locker room, police said.
New London Fire Department extinguishes vehicle fire
The New London Fire Department said it extinguished a vehicle fire on Interstate 95 Northbound prior to Exit 85 that was reported at 12:21 p.m. Tuesday.
Police: Pawcatuck man found in girl's bedroom, charged with sexual assault
Police said they charged an a 18-year-old Pawcatuck man with sexual assault Tuesday morning after he was found in the bedroom of a 13-year-old girl.
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Many leads, little progress 2 months after mom vanished
Two months after a mother of five vanished from a tony Connecticut town, authorities say they're still following up on more than 1,200 tips and leads
Roof torn off Cape Cod hotel, as high winds, tornado strike
A hotel roof was torn off, downed trees blocked roads and thousands of customers lost power as a series of powerful winds including a radar-confirmed tornado tore across Cape Cod
