Preliminary report issued on B-17 crash at Bradley that killed 7
The preliminary report indicates that all inspections and certificates were up to date, and that weather was likely not a factor in the crash.
Murphy calls on Republican colleagues to use impeachment 'leverage' to change Trump's mind on Syria
"As we speak, Republicans are protecting the president from impeachment. They have a lot of leverage over him. They could use some of that leverage to get him to do the right thing in northeastern Syria," Murphy said.
Metal Trades Council at Electric Boat overwhelmingly approves new contract
The union, which represents 2,673 shipyard workers at Electric Boat, overwhelmingly approved a new, four-year contract despite objections by some of its members who said they should have gotten a better deal.
Blumenthal questions FAA exemption that allows passengers to fly in B-17
Following the deadly crash of a B-17 bomber at Bradley International Airport, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., is asking the head of the FAA to look into "what specific inspection protocols" went into allowing passengers to fly aboard the...
Navy's newest attack submarine is christened as crowd of 6,000 looks on
Attendees packed a building on the Groton waterfront, where five different submarines are under construction, to watch ship sponsor Dana Richardson crack a bottle of sparkling wine across the bow of the future submarine Oregon.
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Preston first selectman candidates debate issues in front of full house
The two first selectman candidates fielded questions about budgets, the cleanup and development of the former Norwich Hospital property and their qualifications.
Thirteen honored with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarships at annual dinner
Thirteen local high school seniors of color receive Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarships at the 38th annual Scholarship Dinner at the Mystic Marriott on Thursday night.
Safe Futures to hold second vigil to remember domestic violence victims
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.
East Lyme police building architect explains $5.8 million estimate at selectmen's meeting
With concerns escalating in recent weeks that renovation costs for the proposed public safety building would soar much higher than what the town had approved, the Board of Selectmen on Wednesday agreed to listen to an explanation of the costs from...
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Selectman Prue opposed Stonington coastal resilience funding
The Republican candidate running for Stonington first selectman says he doesn't believe a...
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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.
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Fasano: Democratic co-chairs of Transportation Committee ignoring requests for another port authority hearing
There is an "immediate need for further hearings investigating the allegations of untoward behavior" at the Connecticut Port Authority, including those made by the ousted office manager, Fasano said in a recent letter to the co-chairs.
Lamont, other Northeast governors meet to work together on pot
The governors from several Northeastern states say they want to work together to regulate marijuana and vaping
