New London News

A couple navigate the pedestrian walkway overpass Wednesday in New London. The walkway bridge passes over Water Street near the intersection of Crystal Avenue.

New London was among 35 Connecticut municipalities recognized during a ceremony at the State Capitol Wednesday for participation in the statewide Clean Energy Communities program that encourages cities and towns to support energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Since the College Access Program launched in 2011, 98 percent of its students - all New London residents - have enrolled in college, and 86 percent have persisted into their second year of higher education.

Two university building projects completed this year by KBE Building Corporation , www.kbebuilding.com, have been selected by Engineering News-Record New York as among the top construction projects of the year in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut area.

Negotiations between Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and AFT healthcare union, which represents nearly 800 nurses and healthcare technicians who staged a strike protesting unfair labor practices last week, ended at 6 p.m. last night with no resolution in sight.

New London and Niantic's trees were fully illuminated over the weekend but Waterford is waiting until closer to the holiday to light its two Christmas trees.

New property assessments in the city have been completed and show a 5 percent to 35 percent decrease in real estate value, according to the city's assessor's office.

Quarterback Dario Highsmith rushed for 206 yards and three touchdowns while throwing for a fourth as fourth-seeded Middletown defeated No.

Commuters crossing the Gold Star Bridge this morning may have wondered where all the smoke was coming from.

Randy T. Valade, 34, of 17 Redden Ave., New London, was charged Sunday with driving with a suspended license and failure to renew registration.

Evan Holmes addresses the family of Jorge Rosa before being sentenced by Judge Barbara Bailey Jongbloed, not pictured, during his sentencing hearing in New London Superior Court Tuesday, December 3, 2013.

Fire Chief Henry Kydd said the fire was reported at 8:43 a.m. He said smoke was billowing from the second-story of the single-family home when firefighters arrived.

A Press Release From Neff Productions Downtown New London Association and Neff Productions, invite you to the 10th Annual Festival of Trees.

The U.S. Geological Survey says it recorded a 2.1 magnitude earthquake last Friday, explaining loud booms reported by several residents.

With friends, family members and school officials on hand Monday evening, Board of Education members were sworn into office for two-year terms which all seven acknowledged will be critical to the success of this city's school system.

Members of the New London Garden Club fashion seasonal holiday greens arrangements Monday at Waterford Public Library.

Newly elected New London City Councilor Efrain Dominguez Jr., is sworn in Monday by his sister, Adacil Dominguez, at City Hall.

The nurses and health professionals at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, Conn., are on strike after negotiations came to a halt on Nov. 26. Talks broke down when representatives from Lawrence & Memorial Corporation, which owns the hospital, refused to keep working toward a mutual resolution of issues impacting patient care sought by the ... (more)

On Tuesday, December 3, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and AFT health care union representatives will return to the bargaining table in an attempt to reach an agreement.

As promised, the city is fighting an order by the state Board of Mediation and Arbitration to rehire fired police officer Thomas Northup.