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Safe Futures to hold second vigil to remember domestic violence victims

Staff and supporters of Safe Futures hold a candlelight vigil Nov. 1, 2018, in memory of Robert Parise and all victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and trafficking, in New London. Parise, a client of Safe Futures, allegedly was murdered by his ex-partner. This year's vigil for domestic violence victims will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, outside the agency's office at 16 Jay St. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Last year's inaugural vigil drew an estimated 100 participants, and was held shortly after the death of Robert Parise, a client of Safe Futures who allegedly was killed by his partner.

Fire causes 'considerable damage' to Waterford home

The Connecticut State Police Fire Marshal assists the Waterford fire department investigating an overnight fire at 22 Windward Way Thursday, October 17, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Units arrived at 2:15 a.m.

New London City Council candidates debate is Wednesday

New London City Council candidates will debate on Wednesday.

League of Women Voters moderating North Stonington debate

The League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut will host a moderated debate with the town's first selectman and board of selectmen candidates at 7 p.m. Monday at Wheeler Library.

Podcast live show in Norwich focuses on addiction and mental health in communities of color

"In The Thick," which covers politics, culture and race through the lens of people of color, came to Three Rivers Community College on Wednesday evening.

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Norwich city clerk's office to be open Saturday, Oct. 26, for absentee ballots

The city clerk’s office will be open from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, to issue absentee ballots to Norwich registered voters for the Nov. 5 election.

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Radio station purse giveaway sparks chaos at Pawcatuck nightclub

“It was out of control,” said Pawcatuck Fire Chief Kevin Burns, who responded to the call of the nightclub being over capacity.

Storm floods streets, knocks down trees in southeastern Connecticut

A New London Public Works employee begins cutting up a large tree blown down across Ocean Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 17,2019, in the area of Shirley Lane in New London. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

New London and Stonington particularly hit hard.

Police: K-9 team nabs man after Stonington crime spree

Police say a Norwich K-9 team apprehended a man who reportedly punched out a car window outside a Pawcatuck bar, then tried to force his way into an apartment, leaving behind a trail of cocaine, ammunition, a handgun and clothing.

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