Navy deployments changing as part of larger military strategy
The new concept is called "dynamic force employment," and the idea is to keep adversaries guessing about how the American military operates and where.
Submarine Vermont to be christened Saturday at Electric Boat
The ship's sponsor, Gloria Valdez, a retired Navy official, will christen the submarine by breaking a bottle of sparkling wine from the state of Vermont across its bow.
Relatives of Wahoo skipper gather to remember anniversary of sinking
Mush Morton and the Wahoo were responsible for sinking 19 cargo and transport ships for a combined total of 55,000 tons, making it the “highest scoring" sub in World War II.
Fifth annual 'Meet Your Navy' event to happen Monday in Groton
Various exhibits will include Navy diver equipment, Subase Fire Department, Navy communications and cryptologic equipment, knot tying station and drill team presentations.
New Coast Guard Academy lab to train cybersecurity officers
This year, the academy started offering a new major in cyber systems.
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Bibliophile heaven in Norwich
Book fans search for bargains at the semiannual Friends of Otis Library Book Sale.
The first Mystic Film Festival showcases movies, discussions
The fest, which started Thursday and runs through Sunday, was created by Shareen Anderson, a filmmaker who is based in Manhattan and lives part-time in Mystic.
Candidates for East Lyme, Salem House seat differ on tolls and tax proposals
Republican state Rep. Holly Cheeseman and her opponent for the House, Hugh McKenney, have distinct positions on tolls and other proposed taxes.
Ledyard charter revision on November ballot
Alongside selecting state representatives and senators, residents will be voting whether to approve a new set of charter revisions when they take to the polls Nov. 6.
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Five minutes or five hours, $12 to park in Mystic
To the chagrin of many merchants, the Mystic Museum of Art has charged a flat rate at its lot since...
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Groton woman charged with racial intimidation after defacing photos
Mother allegedly ripped up photos of her daughter's boyfriend and wrote racial epithets on them.
Waterford police investigating unattended death at Oakdell Motel
Waterford police on Friday said they are investigating the death 63-year-old male at the Oakdell Motel.
East Lyme police: Middle school student arrested after noncredible threat
Police on Friday charged an East Lyme Middle School student with breach of peace after school officials reported the juvenile made threatening statements.
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Democratic Sen. Warren, GOP challenger clash in debate
Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and her Republican challenger, state Rep. Geoff Diehl, have clashed in their first debate on everything from tax cuts to immigration to Warren's release of a DNA test
Police reforms have NYC officers handing out business cards
New reforms aimed at improving police interactions in New York City include requirements that officers hand out their business cards to people they stop and explain why law enforcement activity is taking place
