/news/new-london-county New London County en-US Copyright Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:06:42 GMT /news/2025-04-25/wrongful-detentions-ct-activists-teach-immigrants-constitutional-rights-with-know-your-rights-training Immigration attorneys and activists get creative with Know Your Rights trainings, as they say residents need to know when their rights might be violated and how to prove it. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:06:42 GMT /news/2025-04-25/wrongful-detentions-ct-activists-teach-immigrants-constitutional-rights-with-know-your-rights-training Daniela Doncel /news/2025-03-18/federal-job-cuts-funding-cuts-workers-ct-reaction The Trump administration’s shakeup of the federal government is sending shockwaves throughout ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, from workers to elected officials to nonprofits. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:48:40 GMT /news/2025-03-18/federal-job-cuts-funding-cuts-workers-ct-reaction Terell Wright /news/2024-12-13/defense-bill-includes-incremental-funding-for-a-second-submarine-in-ct Congress’ defense policy bill will give its annual boost to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s defense contractors, suppliers and workforce, including the authorization of full funding for a Virginia-class submarine and partial funding for a second after disputes this year over procurement amid production delays and federal budget caps. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:05:01 GMT /news/2024-12-13/defense-bill-includes-incremental-funding-for-a-second-submarine-in-ct Lisa Hagen /news/2024-11-15/holiday-help-extended-to-military-families-in-groton Groton military advocates and Operation Homefront, a non-profit, gave 175 military families holiday meal kits and gifts as part of their holiday gift drive. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:44:31 GMT /news/2024-11-15/holiday-help-extended-to-military-families-in-groton Eddy Martinez /news/2024-11-04/ct-immigrants-immigration-new-london-business-haiti-peru-latinos New London has become a haven for entrepreneurial immigrants. The southeastern ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø city says its post-Covid comeback is largely driven by immigrants opening businesses and filling once-closed storefronts. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:58:36 GMT /news/2024-11-04/ct-immigrants-immigration-new-london-business-haiti-peru-latinos Terell Wright /news/2024-10-16/new-london-affordable-housing-expansion-to-be-ready-next-fall The Bayonet Street apartment building will have a total of 64 units, with the majority reserved for residents in need of housing assistance, with a batch reserved for adults with intellectual disabilities. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:57:23 GMT /news/2024-10-16/new-london-affordable-housing-expansion-to-be-ready-next-fall Abigail Brone /news/2024-10-11/ct-2nd-district-congress-joe-courtney-mike-france The rematch is in the 2nd Congressional district, which represents eastern ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and includes many of the state’s defense contractors. In 2022, U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney bested challenger Mike France by a double-digit margin. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:41:03 GMT /news/2024-10-11/ct-2nd-district-congress-joe-courtney-mike-france Lisa Hagen /news/2024-08-22/east-lyme-approves-fair-rent-commission-following-weeks-of-public-support Weeks after a call to action by residents concerned about proposed rent hikes, East Lyme's Board of Selectmen voted to form a Fair Rent Commission. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:12:48 GMT /news/2024-08-22/east-lyme-approves-fair-rent-commission-following-weeks-of-public-support Abigail Brone /news/2024-08-07/389-million-in-funding-will-help-improve-regions-electrical-grid-ct-officials-say The federal government is giving New England $389 million to improve the electrical grid. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø officials say that will mean cheaper, cleaner electricity in the long run. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:10:23 GMT /news/2024-08-07/389-million-in-funding-will-help-improve-regions-electrical-grid-ct-officials-say Eddy Martinez /news/2024-08-07/coast-guard-whistleblowers-report-details-sexual-assault-allegations-dismissive-culture The report indicates victims continued to experience mistreatment by the Coast Guard after they reported the assaults, and were denied the necessary documentation to access U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs services. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:15:29 GMT /news/2024-08-07/coast-guard-whistleblowers-report-details-sexual-assault-allegations-dismissive-culture Sujata Srinivasan