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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 non-profit 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.
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Woman found injured in New London parking lot has died: police
A woman who was found bleeding and unresponsive in a parking lot in New London a week and a half ago has died, according to police. Police officers and firefighters found 46-year-old Lindsay Melher, of Groton, around 10:47 p.m. on June 21 while responding to reports of an injured woman in the parking lot at 48 Ocean Ave. She was…
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Woman found seriously injured and unresponsive in parking lot in New London
A woman was found unresponsive with life-threatening injuries in a parking lot in New London on Friday night and police are trying to figure out what happened to her. Emergency crews responded to Ocean Avenue around 10:45 p.m. for a report of an injured woman in a parking lot. According to police, the woman was bleeding and was unresponsive when…
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A New London food pantry has a new home and can help more people
New London Area Food Pantry has a new home at the VFW Post 189. The move means the ability to help more people in southeastern Connecticut where they’re seeing an increase in need.
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Coast Guard top official on Capitol Hill facing allegations of ‘stonewalling' and ‘cover-ups'
The Coast Guard’s top official was on Capitol Hill answering to allegations of cover ups and mishandlings of sexual assault and harassment allegations going back decades. It stems from a report titled “Operation Fouled Anchor” made public in 2023, three years after it was completed. The hearing was headlined by questions to Commandant Admiral Linda Fagan about allegations of stonewalling…
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Coast Guard top official on Capitol Hill facing allegations of ‘stonewalling' and ‘cover-ups'
The Coast Guard’s top official was on Capital Hill answering to allegations of cover ups and mishandlings of sexual assault and harassment allegations going back decades. It stems from a report titled “Operation Fouled Anchor” made public in 2023, three years after it was completed.
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Silver Alert for 84-year-old man reported missing from New London canceled
A Silver Alert has been canceled for an 84-year-old man who is missing from New London. The search for the man has been resolved, according to police.
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Pathways to Science talks introduce Latino youth to opportunities in STEM
A new program is engaging Latino youth in STEM and health. Called Senderos a la Ciencia, or Pathways to Science, it is a monthly series that lets kids hear directly from working experts and connects them to mentors. Organizers say it’s crucial to set these teens up for future success and they say it also helps address a lack...
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Homeland Security Secretary addresses graduating Coast Guard Academy cadets
The 143rd graduating class of Coast Guard Academy cadets began their time in New London in 2020, the first class to enter the academy during the pandemic.
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Coast Guard Academy celebrates commencement for class of 2024
The 143rd class has graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London. This was the class that started in the fall of 2020, near the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I am kind of sad, we were lining up and someone was already crying,” said Mia Becker, whose family came all the way from Cleveland, Ohio to…