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SportsSTORY PHOTOEastern CT / Sports
New England earned its third straight win Sunday in Foxborough. A late onside-kick recovery secured the result after injuries forced changes on the offensive line.
SportsSTORY PHOTOEastern CT / Sports
New England improved to 3–2 with its biggest offensive yardage total of the season at Gillette Stadium.
ElectionsFILE PHOTOEastern CT / Elections
The state’s official guide explains registration deadlines, same-day options and where to find town ballots and voting locations for November 3.
BusinessFILE PHOTONew London / Business
Connecticut leaders oppose the federal request to revisit Revolution Wind’s approval. The governor’s original statement confirms their response; no new cancellation ruling is verified.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOSalem / Police & Fire
The outlet reports two charges after an October 10 incident at Witch Meadow Lake Campground. Eastern CT News has not independently obtained the police or court record.
LocalFILE PHOTOPutnam / Local
A statement shared by WINY says the selectman is available to officiate Connecticut weddings; the appointment record has not been independently checked.
SportsAWARD GRAPHICLedyard / Sports
The conference’s October 12 announcement names soccer player Bailey Bowman and cross-country runner Jack Dempsey as Athlete of the Week winners.
LocalFILE PHOTOMansfield / Local
An October 2 town explanation describes the investigation’s findings and leadership transition; the matter is not a new October 13 allegation.
LocalFILE PHOTOWillington / Local
Public comments on the Fenton-Ruby management plan are due October 31; proposed work has not been approved.
SportsSTORY PHOTOWindham / Sports
The Warriors’ verified October 7 win precedes the October 13–14 Little East event; championship results remain unverified.
SportsSTORY PHOTOMontville / Sports
UConn defeated Syracuse 88–60 on October 12; the preseason result does not count toward its regular-season record.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOStonington / Police & Fire
A driver was hospitalized after a vehicle hit a tree and house; the reviewed reports give no later condition or building-assessment outcome.
LocalFILE PHOTOEast Lyme / Local
A November 5 Siting Council proceeding follows residents’ noise complaints; MN8 contests the regulator’s concerns about ownership and inverter replacement.
BusinessFILE PHOTONorwich / Business
NPU’s September announcement lists increases from 2.8% to 15.1%; individual bills will depend on usage and services.
LocalFILE PHOTOPutnam / Local
Project ASSERT connects emergency-department patients with treatment and recovery resources; early placement counts are hospital-reported results.
LocalFILE PHOTOStafford / Local
William Morrison’s October 13 statement says he remains available for town business after an October 12 accident.
LocalFILE PHOTOStafford / Local
Community meetings October 14 and 28 will examine two proposals; the town says no final reuse decision has been made.
BusinessFILE PHOTOWindham / Business
Eastern and Liberty Bank list ten evening classes for business owners; any credit offer requires a separate qualifying application.
ElectionsFILE PHOTOThompson / Elections
WINY reports a 942–905 school-budget vote and 1,215–640 approval for general government. The station reports 29.1% turnout; an official result certificate remains unverified.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOGroton / Police & Fire
The department’s October 13 appeal asks people with information to reference case 26-25572 and use its anonymous-tip form.