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Finizio says he won't veto New London budget passed by City Council

 May 21, 2013; Updated: 12:05 am

With assurances from the mayor that he supports City Council's proposed $82 million budget, the council approved the 2013-14 spending plan for the second time Monday.

Company shows interest in buying New London's Martin Center for senior housing

 May 21, 2013; Updated: 12:04 am

A developer is interested in converting the Richard R. Martin Neighborhood Center into affordable senior housing.

Riding high in Groton

 May 21, 2013; Updated: 11:59 pm

Tammy Schrapfer and Kyle Holland carry their daughters, Desirae, 2, and Cynthia, 3, on their shoulders as they leave Poquonnock Plains Park Monday in Groton.

Waterford selectmen to vote on seeking tax district at Seaside property

 May 21, 2013; Updated: 11:58 pm

The Board of Selectmen will vote tonight on whether they favor introducing a bill in the General Assembly that would create a special taxing district for the Seaside property.

Proposal to mix East Lyme high school program, elementary school students raises some concerns

 May 21, 2013; Updated: 11:57 pm

Parents weighed in Monday, raising a variety of questions and concerns, on a proposal to bring the Coastal Connections high school program to Niantic Center School.

Ledyard town meeting quiet; budget vote today

 May 21, 2013; Updated: 11:54 pm

The annual town meeting Monday evening adjourned to today’s referendum with no comment from its dozen or so attendees, leaving officials with high hopes that residents will approve the proposed $50.1 million budget.

Norwich agrees to new five-year deal with development agency

 May 21, 2013; Updated: 11:53 pm

The City Council Monday approved a new five-year relationship with the Norwich Community Development Corp. as the city’s economic development agency, agreeing to provide $150,000 a funding per year.

Request for info on filling of Preston finance board post riles chairman

 May 21, 2013; Updated: 11:52 pm

The Board of Finance and the Preston Redevelopment Agency clash over the board’s appointment last week of Max Zachem, son of member Kenneth Zachem, to fill a vacancy.

NCDC to ask for new proposals after Reid & Hughes building plan rejected

 May 21, 2013; Updated: 11:52 pm

The Norwich Community Development Corp. will be asked to write the a new request for proposals for the Reid & Hughes building, now that the city has rejected the lone plan received to renovate the long vacant historic Main Street building.

Old Lyme residents back 2013-14 spending plan

 May 21, 2013; Updated: 11:49 pm

Residents approved the 2013-14 budget at the annual budget meeting Monday.

Lyme voters OK budget with increase

 May 21, 2013; Updated: 11:48 pm

Residents approved next year’s budget of $12,975,511 at the annual town meeting Monday.

In harmony with downtown New London

 May 21, 2013; Updated: 11:48 pm

Christopher Luce of East Lyme plays his guitar Monday at The Parade in New London after riding his bike into town to do some shopping.

Groton City Council votes 5-0 in support of $16.9 million budget

 May 21, 2013; Updated: 11:42 pm

Groton - The City Council approved a budget Monday night of $16.9 million for the coming fiscal year, which will hold the tax rate stable at 4.5 mills.

Councilors approved the budget 5-0, with newly elected Councilor Jay Dempsey...

Amtrak to resume service on Wednesday

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 8:40 pm

Amtrak announced tonight that it will resume regularly scheduled service between Boston and New York on Wednesday.
Amtrak applauded the efforts of Metro-North Railroad to quickly repair the tracks and...

Conn College grads ready for the next challenge

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 6:53 pm

Connecticut College commencement speaker tells 443 graduates to learn from failing and never let it stop them.

PHOTO GALLERY - Connecticut College commencement

UPDATED: Travelers urged to find alternate routes to get New York City

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 6:52 pm

Mike DiBella, an Amtrak customer service representative, said the best option for commuters this week who want to get to New York is to take the Amtrak or Shore Line trains to New Haven.

Mystic teen charged in home trashing arrested in beer burglary

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 6:46 pm

Mystic — The Mystic teenager charged last week with causing as much as $100,000 of damage to an unoccupied Pawcatuck home, has been arrested again, this time for allegedly breaking into a Mystic garage and stealing beer.

Norwich students prepare for creative turn as storytellers

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 12:21 am

Norwich elementary school students get ready to perform at Mystic Seaport's Sea Music Festival next month.

Stonington works on graduation ban policy

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 11:59 pm

The school’s board’s Policy Committee is creating  a policy that will spell out what type of offenses will bar seniors from participating in their graduation ceremony including incidents that take place off campus and on weekends.

Neighbor Day celebrated in New London

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 11:46 pm

Niveah Smith, 5, of New London uses a hula hoop from the FaeRings booth at the third annual Neighbor Day on Sunday at Riverside Park in New London.

Mystic Aquarium to mark Ice Patrol's centennial

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 11:42 pm

Mystic Aquarium will honor the International Ice Patrol’s 100th anniversary by opening a new gallery this week about its history as part of its “Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below” exhibit.

Niantic prison would get nursery for inmates' infants under proposal

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 11:20 pm

A proposal to create a nursery for infants of women inmates at York Correctional Institution has gotten cautious endorsement from two legislative committees but lawmakers want to know why the price tag is as high as $14 million over two years.

Proposed Groton Board of Education policy raises free speech concerns

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 11:19 pm

A school board committee is considering a policy that would prohibit people from complaining about school employees during board meetings, and warn speakers they could be held “legally responsible” if their comments defame or invade the...

Mystic Seaport to welcome first Civil War Naval Encampment

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 11:16 pm

Mystic - The state's first Civil War Naval Encampment re-enactment will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 1-2 at Mystic Seaport.
More than 150 uniformed re-enactors from several...

Friends of the Lyme Public Library forming

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 11:16 pm

A Friends of the Lyme Public Library group is being formed, under the leadership of Janis Witkins, a library board member.

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