Police & FireFILE PHOTOKillingly / Police & Fire
State police review force used in Killingly arrest
Journal Inquirer reporting republished by The Day describes competing accounts of an August 25 arrest and an active internal review.
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SportsSTORY PHOTOMansfield / Sports
Strong and Popovic power UConn past Texas in Hartford exhibition
Sarah Strong scored 27 and Jovana Popovic added 22 as the Huskies broke a halftime tie to win 83–61 at PeoplesBank Arena on October 19.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOPutnam / Police & Fire
Bicyclist airlifted after Route 12 crash in Putnam
East Putnam Fire Department says the rider had significant injuries and was flown to Rhode Island Hospital after Monday morning’s collision at Hurry Hill Road.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOEast Lyme / Police & Fire
Two-vehicle crash closes Route 161 in East Lyme
CTroads reports both directions closed at Walnut Hill Road. The advisory gives no reopening time or injury information.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOWoodstock / Police & Fire
Tree in wires closes Route 197 in Woodstock
CTroads lists both directions closed between Dugg Hill Road and Route 131 because of a tree in wires. A reopening time has not been announced.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOLedyard / Police & Fire
Backus transport reported after Ledyard chainsaw injury
A witness account provided to Eastern CT News says an injured person was taken to Backus Hospital after a response at Ledyard Police Headquarters Monday. Official confirmation and further details are pending.
SportsFILE PHOTOWaterford / Sports
Ray Christian III’s Seven-Win Season Brings Another Waterford Title
The Uncasville driver and Bo Norman’s No. 12 team paired seven Speedbowl victories with a 104-point title margin, then finished fourth in Lee’s unofficial Oktoberfest 150 results.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOLedyard / Police & Fire
Ledyard man charged with DUI after two-car crash
Police say Keith Bayer, 62, was arrested after an October 16 collision on Colonel Ledyard Highway. A November 2 court appearance is scheduled.
LocalFILE PHOTOEastern CT / Local
Local notices: hearings, bridge comments and Plainfield’s vehicle-lift vote
This week’s notices include Norwich and Ashford meetings tonight, Windham’s proposed police-duty rates, a Stonington Borough camera hearing and upcoming project deadlines.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOGroton / Police & Fire
Groton City speed cameras now issuing tickets
Police say the warning period has ended. Cameras cover Thames Street, Mitchell Street and Clarence B. Sharp Highway, with alleged violations reviewed by an officer before citations are mailed.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOGroton / Police & Fire
Groton Exit 89 closure no longer listed by CTroads
The October 19 I-95 northbound Exit 89 closure no longer appears on CTroads’ active advisory list. The state page does not provide a reopening time or separately confirm Allyn Street access.
LocalSTORY PHOTOStonington / Local
More than 1,000 join Mystic Aquarium’s penguin run
Sunday’s run and walk drew the event’s largest turnout since before the pandemic, organizers told NBC Connecticut, supporting the aquarium’s African penguin conservation work.
BusinessSTORY PHOTOStonington / Business
Stonington father-daughter team takes SEAWELL drinks to market
Bill and Lindsay Smith’s Stonington startup now advertises Connecticut delivery within five business days, after an initial production run and a UConn venture-competition award. A wider retail debut is planned for spring 2027.
LocalSTORY PHOTONew London / Local
Richard Rowell Jr.’s celebration of life set for October 22
Calling hours begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a 6 p.m. celebration service at Walk of Faith Word Center in Groton, according to the supplied announcement.
SportsSTORY PHOTOKillingly / Sports
Dayville’s Simoneau clears 600-pound squat at WPO finals
The 20-year-old completed all nine attempts in York, Pennsylvania. Organizer-linked results list a 642.5-kilogram total; WINY shared Mike Behrle’s account of personal bests.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOWindham / Police & Fire
Three-alarm fire destroys Windham log cabin
NBC Connecticut reports no injuries and says crews extinguished the Jerusalem Road blaze after a prolonged response. Two adults and a dog are displaced; the cause remains under investigation.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOPutnam / Police & Fire
Putnam fatal hit-and-run suspect remains held on $750,000 bond
The Day reports a Danielson judge left the bond unchanged Monday after the Riverfront Commons fatal collision. Putnam police have charged a Woodstock man with first-degree manslaughter and other offenses; the allegations remain unproven.
LocalFILE PHOTOCoventry / Local
Coventry opens 40-seat academy on town government
Applications are due November 12 for a new program with department visits and nine sessions beginning November 18.
LocalSTORY PHOTONew London / Local
New London exhibit puts today’s housing crisis in historical focus
A free Garde Gallery exhibition connects a century of local housing changes with residents’ experiences and designs for the future. An October 22 program will revisit neighborhoods lost to urban renewal.
SportsSTORY PHOTOEastern CT / Sports
Playoff-bound Revolution blank Chicago before season-high crowd
New England followed Wednesday’s playoff-clinching win with a 1–0 victory over Chicago on Saturday, reaching 52 points and 10 home wins.