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Protests form outside Coast Guard Academy during commencement
NEW LONDON, Conn. — A group of demonstrators called attention to a number of issues outside the Coast Guard Academy in New London, mainly calling for an end to the war in Gaza, all during the academy's 2024 commencement ceremony. "We’re heartbroken, grief-stricken and angry," said Megan Gately.
'The peace movement is moving': Veterans for Peace march in Norwich
If you passed by Main Street Norwich Tuesday morning, you may have seen people singing songs and waving flags, demanding peace. Members of Veterans for Peace marched through Norwich as a part of their Walk for Peace and Planet, Justice and Democracy. They started in Maine, and aim to reach Washington D.C. in early July. On Tuesday, they visited U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney’s office, then marched to Naval Submarine Base in Groton to hold a vigil around 3:30 p.m. The group then planned to demonstrate outside the Coast Guard Academy’s Commencement 8:30 a.m. Wednesday and hold a vigil at Electric Boat at 2 p.m. that day., according to a press release.
Reminder: Lebanon Town Hall to Close This Memorial Day
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Voice of Democracy essay winner to deliver Memorial Day keynote
A Westerly teen will be the featured speaker at the state’s 50th Annual Memorial Day ceremony taking place Monday at 1 p.m. at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter. Abiagael Emery, 15, a sophomore at Westerly High School, took first place for Rhode Island in the 2023-2024 Voice of Democracy audio essay competition, […] The post Voice of Democracy essay winner to deliver Memorial Day keynote appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Norwich buys Marina Towers at bargain price: How does this fit into waterfront plan
Norwich is working hard to revamp its waterfront, and has just taken the next step. The Norwich City Council approved the purchase of the blighted Marina Towers office building for $350,000 from owner JCM CT Acquisitions LLC during Monday's meeting. The city’s purchase of Marina Towers will help develop the...
Plainfield education budget fails at referendum. What's next in the budget process?
Voters will need to vote on Plainfield’s budget again after one of the questions failed to pass at Monday’s annual town budget referendum. The town's operating budget in the amount of $13,352,619 passed with 4 votes to spare, with 272 votes in favor of its adoption and 267 votes opposed.
NFA's Page named athlete of the week; vote in new poll
NFA’s Molly Page was voted The Bulletin Athlete of the Week for Week 7 of the spring season. The Wildcats junior scored four goals and dished out two assists in leading NFA to an 8-7 girls lacrosse win over Ledyard. Last week saw plenty of standout performances in baseball,...
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