Post-holiday surge in cases at Electric Boat mirrors uptick in state infections
The company has reported more than 600 cases since the week of Thanksgiving.
Who among Connecticut military personnel has received the COVID-19 vaccine so far?
Submarine crews and National Guardsmen, who’ve been at forefront of the state’s response to the pandemic, are among the first military personnel in Connecticut to get vaccinated.
New London committee reminds veterans of tax exemptions
Veterans who have 90 days of wartime service, including Merchant Marines who served during World War II, are eligible for a $1,500 exemption for property tax purposes.
Murphy asks Defense secretary to speed up military response to future attacks
Following reports that it took the National Guard nearly four hours to arrive at the U.S. Capitol last week, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy is asking the acting secretary of Defense to speed up the response to less than an hour.
Congressional override of Trump defense veto cements restoration of two attack subs
The $740 billion bill authorizes two attack submarines to be built— the status quo since 2011.
LOCAL NEWS
Residents look for hope and pray against violence on Inauguration Day
Voters from throughout the region weighed in on their expectations for Inauguration Day and what message they think President-elect Joe Biden should deliver.
North Stonington to host annual tri-board meeting Thursday with local legislators
The town will host its annual Tri-Board Meeting of the boards of selectmen, finance and education on Thursday at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
Westerly's Jonnycake Center offers free winter hats, gloves and face masks to those in need
Winter hats, gloves and face masks are available in a variety of sizes for adults and children. They have been provided by Westerly-area residents and businesses, service clubs and religious groups.
Dredging underway at DEEP Marine Headquarters in Old Lyme
Workers with Patriot Marine LLC marine contractors are dredging the dock area at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Marine Headquarters on the Connecticut River.
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The prosecution of Kevin Blacker, critic of Gov. Lamont's port authority, continues
The port authority, which got Blacker arrested on a felony charge, is trying to keep him from...
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State seeking permanent custody of horses from Montville farm
Laurel Ledge Farm owner Michelle Wilson is facing nine charges of animal cruelty after eight “malnourished and severely neglected” horses were seized from her Oakdale farm.
Preston woman facing charges in incident involving firearm
Police said a Preston woman is facing charges after she reportedly displayed a firearm.
UPDATED: Rhode Island man killed in North Stonington head-on crash
A Rhode Island man was killed and another person injured in a head-on crash Monday on Pendleton Hill Road.
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Mass drive-thru vaccination site opens in East Hartford
Connecticut’s largest mass coronavirus vaccination drive-thru clinic opened on Monday at the former Pratt & Whitney Runway at 12 Runway Road in East Hartford.
Despite far less traffic, more pedestrians died on Connecticut roads in 2020 than a year before
Despite a pandemic-driven reduction in overall traffic last year, pedestrian deaths in Connecticut have continued their deadly climb.
