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Escalating threat of EEE and mosquito borne illnesses: The danger, and how to avoid it
PROVIDENCE – After recommending that Rhode Islanders consider "smart scheduling" to avoid the risk of mosquito-borne diseases, the state on Tuesday announced it would apply larvicide to kill mosquito larvae at Great Swamp in South Kingstown and Chapman Swamp in Westerly. The moves come as the state sees more evidence of mosquitoes carrying...
Anger erupts at Old Lyme meeting over possible sewer assessment for homeowners
Aug. 29—OLD LYME — The presentation of a $53 million sewer installation plan Wednesday night pitted residents leery of the cost against state and local forces who see it as a way to clean up Long Island Sound and promote economic development. During the Town Hall meeting, more than 100 residents of the Sound View Beach neighborhood voiced concerns about a lack of transparency and what they ...
Aerospace manufacturing center at York prison training women for well-paying jobs
Aug. 30—EAST LYME — A garage on the grounds of York Correctional Institution has been transformed into a $4 million advanced manufacturing center giving women a chance to leave the prison with a well-paying job and hope for the future. The manufacturing site is the newest for Pursuit Aerospace, a producer of aircraft engine parts with locations in four countries and a roster of 3,200 ...
CRMC approves incomplete yacht club dredging application over public protest
On Tuesday, the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council unanimously approved an incomplete dredging application for Watch Hill Cove, despite public opposition from shoreline access advocates who faulted the proposal for failing to disclose a town-designated right-of-way that will be obstructed while the work is being done. State regulations say...
Connecticut High Schools Deploy Regional Remote Learning
(TNS) — Several area school districts this fall will offer high school students a regional remote learning option aimed at giving them some flexibility in what courses they take, as well as when and how they take them. The pilot program is open to juniors and seniors attending New...
A warm welcome: Ushering people into the Garde for two decades
Aug. 31—EDITOR'S NOTE — Ever wonder what's the story behind that person you see picking up roadside garbage in Old Lyme? Or what's the deal with that usher at the Garde Arts Center in New London who takes your tickets with a giant smile? The Day is launching a Get to Know Your Neighbors series, where for the next week you will learn about the people in your community who make a big difference ...
Construction on I-95 and Route 161 ramping up in East Lyme
EAST LYME, CT (WFSB) - Summer is winding down, but construction is ramping up in East Lyme. Work on a stretch of I-95 between exits 74 and 75 to make it safer started more than a year ago. Now the focus shifts to some of the side roads in that...
West Nile virus detected in North Kingstown; state officials on alert for mosquito-borne diseases
Washington County remains at significant risk for mosquito-borne diseases, with a new mosquito sample in North Kingstown testing positive for West Nile virus, state officials announced Friday. The latest results, reflecting traps set on Aug. 13 and Aug. 19 across the state, comes amid increasing concern over West Nile and Eastern Equine Encephalitis across southern […]
Groton to focus on climate resilience across community
Aug. 30—GROTON — There's no shortage of ways to take action on climate change, but sometimes people feel "paralyzed" by the scale of the crisis, said Megan Granato, the town's sustainability and resilience manager. But she said just starting to do something can create a ripple effect, as small changes can then help spur larger ones. The town will soon start developing a climate resilience plan ...
Final grants awarded in ARPA-funded $3.5 million Norwich Revitalization Program
Aug. 31—NORWICH — Five businesses have been awarded the final $277,000 in business matching grants through the $3.5 million Norwich Revitalization Program. The program is funded with city federal American Rescue Plan Act money. Federal law requires municipalities to allocate the money by Dec. 31, but the Norwich City Council set a Sept. 30 deadline when it turned over the $3.5 million to the ...
Future USS Utah holds change of command ceremony
Aug. 30—GROTON — The Navy announced Friday that Cmdr. Michael Kos turned over command of the future fast attack submarine USS Utah (SSN 801) to Cmdr. Christopher Hornung in a change-of-command ceremony earlier in the day. During the ceremony at the Historic Ship Nautilus, Capt. Phillip Castellano, the commodore of the pre-commissioning unit's (PCU) parent Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 12, said ...
Love’s Labour’s Lost In Stratford
American Globe Center (AGC) Continued Conversations: August 2024. American Globe Center Founding Artistic Director Jim Warren here, sending you greetings from Norwich, CT. It’s been a while since our last (and first!) newsletter, so we’ve got a lot of stuff to share. This time, however, you get to hear from more voices on the AGC team.
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