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New London police issue warning after card skimmer was found at supermarket
New London police are issuing a warning after a card skimmer was found at a supermarket. Police said they found a card skimmer at NSA Supermarket at 332 S. Frontage Road while conducting inspections for card skimmers at retail locations. Card skimmers are devices that could illegally capture your credit and debit card information and police are urging customers to…
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New London installs additional streetlights to downtown area
Something new is illuminating New London. The city is in the process of installing 42 skinny, rectangle-shaped lights in the downtown area.
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New London installs additional streetlights to downtown area
Something new is illuminating New London. The city is in the process of installing 42 skinny, rectangle-shaped lights in the downtown area. Nothing gets a tight knit community talking more than new streetlights popping up in town. “I like the old ones more,” said Hollis, of New London, referring to the traditional streetlamps also on Bank Street. “The new lights…
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US Coast Guard Academy works to change its culture following sex abuse and harassment scandal
The grueling basic training for fledgling cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, known as swab summer, has been revamped this year in light of a sexual abuse scandal that has rocked the prestigious service academy. Gone is the shock-and-awe on Day 1 of the seven-week boot camp when rising juniors, known as cadre, shout in the faces of the…
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Victims detail sexual harassment, assault at Coast Guard hearing
Five current and former members of the Coast Guard detailed their experiences with sexual harassment and assault during an emotional hearing in New London Thursday.
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Victims detail sexual harassment, assault at Coast Guard hearing
Five current and former members of the Coast Guard detailed their experiences with sexual harassment and assault during an emotional hearing in New London Thursday. “Have you ever had a nightmare where you’re in a crowd of people and someone is after you but, you can’t scream or run, that is what it felt like for me serving...
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Man in critical condition, suspect arrested after stabbing in New London
A 36-year-old man is in critical condition after being stabbed at a home in New London Friday night. Police received a 911 call just before 9:30 p.m. about a stabbing victim who was being taken to Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. Officers responded to the hospital and determined the victim had been stabbed and was being treated for life-threatening injuries. Police…
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Boat arrives from Denmark to install wind turbines off coast of New London
Revolution Wind, a 65-turbine wind farm project in the Atlantic, is expected to provide Connecticut and Rhode Island with over 700 megawatts of power.
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Installation to begin on first wind farm to supply power to Connecticut
A 23,000-ton vessel from Denmark is making waves in New London. It’s called the Wind Sycilla — and it’s what will install wind turbines in Connecticut’s first wind farm. Tuesday, the 500-foot wind turbine installation vessel is at State Pier before heading out to the Atlantic and getting to work. “It’s probably the most economic activity in our harbor...
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Site of church collapse in New London is one step closer to becoming housing development
The City Council unanimously passed an agreement that makes it easier for a non-profit to buy the land and turn it into a mixed-use building with apartments and businesses
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Site of church collapse in New London is one step closer to becoming housing development
A nonprofit is one step closer to owning the site in New London where a church collapsed nearly six months ago. The City Council unanimously passed an agreement Monday night that aims at making it easier for the group to turn the land into a mixed-use building with apartments and businesses. It was an unexpected collapse that echoed around “The…
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New London's Sailfest prepping for 45th year despite chance of rain
New London’s 45th annual Sailfest will take place Saturday and Sunday rain or shine, but organizers say weather could determine if the fireworks show takes place on Saturday night. “It’s just like Christmas. Once a year, that’s it. Everybody enjoys it,” said New London’s Miguel Ramos. New London’s premiere summer event will celebrate 45 years this weekend, and Miguel...
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Sailfest New London is on rain or shine
The festival is back for its 45th year and all eyes are on the weather as final preparations are made.
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Apartment building planned for site of church collapse in New London
Nearly six months after the collapse of a historic church in New London, we’re learning what might rise to replace it.
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Apartment building planned for site of church collapse in New London
Nearly six months after the collapse of a historic church in New London, we’re learning what might rise to replace it. An organization is looking to put up a building with apartments and spots for stores. After the collapse of the Engaging Heaven Church in New London in January, people watched the demolition and wondered what would happen to...
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2 people taken to hospital after apartment complex fire in New London
Two people were taken to the hospital after a fire at an apartment complex in New London on Wednesday. It happened at the Villages at Shore Landing apartments on Nautilus Drive, just west of Ocean Avenue just after 9 p.m. All New London crews were called to the scene as it became a multi-alarm fire. Fire Chief Vernon Skau says…
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2 people taken to hospital after apartment complex fire in New London
Two people were taken to the hospital after a fire at an apartment complex in New London on Wednesday.
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Fire at New London apartment complex
Crews are battling a fire in New London late Wednesday night.
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2 people taken to hospital after apartment complex fire in New London
Two people were taken to the hospital after a fire at an apartment complex in New London on Wednesday. It happened at the Villages at Shore Landing apartments on Nob Hill Road, just west of Ocean Avenue just after 9 p.m. All New London crews were called to the scene as it became a multi-alarm fire. Fire crews say there…
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Connecticut College to be featured in Hallmark film
Connecticut College is going to be in a Hallmark movie. Filming was underway over the weekend and we got a look.