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LocalSTORY PHOTOKillingly / Local
A three-year volunteer effort has added gardens and removed invasive plants at the Dayville park. The Conservation Commission has also recognized project leader Wendy Fusco’s work.
BusinessFILE PHOTOEast Lyme / Business
John Jasper’s team investigated whether natural isotope patterns can help trace continuously manufactured chemicals, The Day reports. The work builds on his Niantic company’s product-authentication methods.
LocalFILE PHOTONew London / Local
Councilors tentatively backed safeguards for the proposed recreation-center program; a final vote is expected November 16.
SportsFILE PHOTOMansfield / Sports
The basketball celebration will not be held this fall, WTNH reports. UConn’s project documents put initial renovation completion in November.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOGroton / Police & Fire
Newly supplied City of Groton Police records describe a Benham Road response in which federal agents took a man into custody. His identity and the warrant details are not disclosed.
Groton / Police & Fire
Washington County Fire Wire reports a technical rescue on a submarine on Eastern Point Road, with mutual aid responding. Fire officials have not independently confirmed the details to Eastern CT News.
Police & FireFILE PHOTONorwich / Police & Fire
CTPoliceLive reports that officers found a man with a stab wound to his back and urgently requested EMS after he became unresponsive. Police confirmation has not been obtained.
LocalFILE PHOTOColchester / Local
The town says state funding will repair a school-to-downtown walking route and replace the Judd Brook pedestrian bridge. Construction has no announced start date.
SportsFILE PHOTOGroton / Sports
Kwamel Wright ran for 142 yards and two touchdowns as the Crusaders continued their turnaround under first-year head coach Will Henton.
SportsSTORY PHOTOLedyard / Sports
Titus Streckfuss ran for four touchdowns as the Colonels erased an early deficit at home Friday. Two first-half takeaways helped turn the game.
EducationFILE PHOTOColumbia / Education
A survey closing October 29 asks about grades 7–12 or 9–12 regionalization, costs and school choice. No restructuring decision has been made.
SportsFILE PHOTOMansfield / Sports
The Huskies added a 2–0 win at Cornell on Sunday after clinching the conference’s regular-season championship at Georgetown on Friday.
SportsFILE PHOTOMansfield / Sports
Colorado College won Saturday’s finale 4–1 after UConn’s 3–2 overtime victory Friday. Hockey East play begins October 22.
LocalFILE PHOTOMontville / Local
The Day reports DOT expects work to begin in 2028. Official planning records show the earlier Route 161 relocation and Deer Run roundabout were removed—not approved for construction.
LocalFILE PHOTOCoventry / Local
An organizer says just over $4,900 in Connecticut Sea Grant support will help establish property reviews and recognition around Coventry Lake. A spring launch is planned; enrollment has not been announced.
CourtsFILE PHOTOStonington / Courts
The Day reports that a September civil complaint seeks damages and restrictions on future commercial uses. The allegations have not been established by a court ruling.
LocalFILE PHOTOGroton / Local
The October 9 ceremony marked a milestone for the planned submarine monument beside Groton Public Library. The retired vessel’s sail and rudder will be its centerpiece.
LocalFILE PHOTONorwich / Local
The NWS advisory ended at 8 a.m. Monday, October 19. Its forecast of temperatures as low as 33°F was for northern New London County, not the southern coast.
LocalFILE PHOTOGroton / Local
CTDOT plans safety work affecting both ramps, with evening highway lane closures also expected. Exact ramp closure hours and an end date were not announced.
BusinessFILE PHOTONew London / Business
A union spokesman says the agreements include raises for all three unions and an end to mandatory overtime for technicians. Nearly 1,700 New London hospital workers are covered.