Coronavirus precautions dictate slow start for Coast Guard Academy swabs
The coronavirus forced changes to the first day at the academy, which is usually filled with upperclassmen shouting commands as the new cadets, known as swabs, get haircuts and uniforms and go through drill practice.
House, Senate at odds over submarine spending
In their separate versions of the annual defense policy bill for fiscal year 2021, a House proposal fully funds the construction of two Virginia-class attack submarines whereas a Senate proposal does not.
New London Veterans Affairs Committee updates veterans on its work
The committee's office will soon be relocated to the New London Senior Center at 120 Broad St.
Pressure increases on Coast Guard to ban Confederate flag
Recent events have led many to renew their calls to ban the Confederate flag, including by military services such as the Coast Guard.
Sector Long Island Sound gets new commanding officer
Capt. Eva Van Camp assumed command in a ceremony Wednesday, with outgoing commanding officer Capt. Kevin Reed headed to California.
LOCAL NEWS
What The...: Chirps and croaks part of summer’s symphony
I want to hear birds singing the morning out of the night, bullfrogs bemoaning their loneliness, the silence down deep in a lake.
Hartford HealthCare to help Connecticut College deal with virus risks
The expansion of the medical group's Campus Care program will bolster on-campus medical staffing and provide direct access to Hartford HealthCare's network.
New London's Sailfest 2020 is going virtual
Sailfest 2020 will feature a virtual fireworks display on Saturday on theday.com.
With gifts and gift cards, Mystic businesses show support for hotel assault victim
At least 28 local businesses have donated gift cards, books, beer, a massage and more to Crystal Caldwell.
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Who will hold Stonington police accountable?
Police leadership has misled the public about whether hospital policy kept them from apprehending...
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Police identify man found shot to death in Norwich
Edward Mcintyre, 66, was found dead about 1:45 p.m. on June 10.
UPDATED: Groton Town police charge man with 24 offenses after they said he fled traffic stop
A local man was charged with 24 criminal and motor vehicle offenses Tuesday after town police say he fled from a traffic stop and later rammed a police cruiser.
UPDATED: Police cancel silver alerts for two missing New London girls
Police have canceled silver alerts for a missing 12-year-old New London girl and a missing 15-year-old New London girl.
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Tropical storm Fay likely to form south of New York City, bring heavy rain to Northeast
A new tropical storm may be brewing, and is set to bring heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and perhaps a low-end tornado risk to parts of the Northeast into the weekend.
No COVID deaths in Connecticut for the first time in four months
New data shows there were no new COVID-19-associated deaths in Connecticut between Monday and Tuesday
