NFA senior receives full scholarship to Tufts thanks to Grey Goose vodka founder

Alexandra Tabilas of Preston will receive a full free ride to Tufts University as the recipient of the once-every-four-years Sidney E. Frank Memorial Scholarship at Norwich Free Academy.

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Man shot by police in Colchester dies

A Colchester police officer shot and killed a man Thursday evening while responding to reports of a disturbance.

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Superintendent: Groton school budget cut could mean staff, program reductions

The Town Council has reduced the Board of Education’s proposed budget increase to 6%.

Introducing The Day’s next community funded projects

We’re launching two community funded projects, called Imminent Horizons and the News Desert Fund, so that we can continue to produce in-depth stories and cover southeastern Connecticut the way the community deserves.

Sports

The Day’s All-Area Girls’ Fencer of the Year: Waterford’s Maple Siu

Local News

Fishing at a favorite spot

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Developer talks up 398-unit housing proposal for Dodge Pond

Eric J. Pelletier, a Long Island-based architect, said demand for his concept will only become more pronounced as the population in East Lyme and across the state continues to trend older.

Local News

New and expanded on-demand public ride services coming to region

A series of “microtransit” public transportation options will launch across Southeastern Connecticut in the coming weeks that function like popular ride-hailing services.

Local News

Pair accused of ripping up sections of Essex Steam Train track

A pair of Clinton residents are accused of ripping up nearly a half-mile of state park railroad track that make up a popular tourist destination and selling the material to local scrap yards.

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Local News

State House passes bill to implement eelgrass protection recommendations

The effort, spearheaded by State Sen. Heather Somers, R-Groton, focuses on preserving and restoring eelgrass ecosystems in the state.

Police-Fire Reports

Norwich police arrest four following narcotics investigation

Police arrested three residents and a New York man Thursday after a searching an apartment at 191 Franklin Street and finding drugs, guns, cash, scales, paraphernalia and a machete.

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Local Columns

OPINION: Conn. GOP should be watching walls close in on Trump

Connecticut Republicans, watching the head of their party sit through a serious criminal trial, might want to consider what it could be like to have a felon at the head of their ticket.

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