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Conn. lawmakers praise Biden for 'patriotism,' call him 'courageous leader'
Jul. 21—State lawmakers on Sunday reacted to President Joe Biden's announcement that he will remove himself from the presidential race. "President Biden's decision today ― like all his public service for many decades ― was motivated by his patriotism and deep love for America and its democracy," U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, which covers eastern Connecticut, said in a statement ...
Standing tall: St. Mary Church tower renovations complete
Jul. 21—NORWICH — Two years ago, St. Mary Church Pastor Father Bob Washabaugh stood with an architect at the base of the 100-year-old stone and brick bell tower, already surrounded by a safety fence to protect passersby from the potential of falling stones. "The architect said, 'I don't feel comfortable standing inside this fence,'" Washabaugh recalled Thursday. The entire square tower was in ...
Housing advocates rally around Niantic tenants facing steep rent increases
Jul. 20—EAST LYME — Tenants from 60 apartments rising three stories high against the small-town America backdrop of downtown Niantic are getting help from the outside as they figure out how to remain in their homes despite the threat of rent increases amounting to almost $1,000 a month. Trina Charles, executive director of Step Up New London, was at the Niantic VFW late last week with doors ...
Sandcastles and sculptures
Jul. 20—EAST LYME — A sandcastle and sculpture competition was held at the Hole in the Wall Beach on Saturday morning as part of Celebrate East Lyme Day. There were 3 competition categories, Jellyfish, ages 12 and under; Seaside Squad, team/family of various ages, and Poseidon Prize, the judges' choice. Only indigenous materials could be used. Team Michelangelo — Paul Halferty of Old Lyme, and ...
Electric golf cart catches fire in Old Lyme, spreads to vacation house
Jul. 20—OLD LYME — A vacation house caught fire in the White Sands Beach neighborhood Saturday after an electric golf cart went up in flames, according to Fire Marshal David Roberge. Roberge said the Old Lyme Fire Department arrived at 3:56 p.m. to find flames from the golf cart spreading to the exterior of the unoccupied house at 49 Seaside Lane. There were no injuries, he said. The golf cart ...
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