New London News

On July 23 an armed, 15-year-old burglary suspect in New London, Connecticut broke into tears when the armed owner of the home confronted him.

The attorney representing Terrence P. Carter said Friday his client signed an agreement to become the city's next superintendent and has relocated to the city with the understanding that the job was his.

The State Bond Commission approved Friday at least seven bond allocations that will directly affect southeastern Connecticut's towns and cities.

The Coast Guard's Leadership Develop Center will have its first change of command ceremony Thursday, July 31 at 11 a.m. in front of Yeaton Hall at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn.

Volunteer Shoshanna Phillips, right, and children participating in the summer program Thursday at Red Tail Learning, an experiential learning center in downtown New London, have a snack and work on art projects outside on the sidewalk while getting some fresh air.

Adm. Robert J. Papp Jr., the newly retired commandant of the Coast Guard, has joined the board of directors of the National Coast Guard Museum Association.

After 53 years in business in downtown New London, Klingerman Travel has completed a move to this town's Flanders section.

Mayor Daryl Justin Finizio paints a fire hydrant green and gold for Whaler Pride outside New London city hall Thursday, July 24, 2014 while on his vacation.

Jerry David Thompson pleaded guilty Thursday morning to robbing the Citizens Bank in downtown New London as testimony was set to begin at his trial in New London Superior Court.

Members of the committee that was tasked with finding a new superintendent of schools said Wednesday they are not satisfied with the vetting of Terrence P. Carter, the man the Board of Education unanimously selected for the superintendent's job.

Kids, it's your turn. While a lot of summer festivals aim for an across-the-board audience, Fish Tales, Tugs and Sails zeroes in on activities that will entertain youngsters.

People gather Wednesday night at Hygienic Art Park in New London for the 1979 comedy "The In-Laws" as part of the Hygienic's Summer Flickers movie series.

New London A lengthy investigation by police into suspected drug trafficking from a Jefferson Avenue home led to two arrests and the seizure of a handgun on Wednesday.

A Plainfield motorcyclist who suffered serious injuries after his motorcycle collided with a backhoe operated by Lyme resident Timothy Mellon in December 2009 has received a $1.3 million settlement, according to New London attorney Kelly E. Reardon.

A New London man pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to committing a violent crime in the aid of racketeering, which stemmed from the September 2012 homicide of 36-year-old Javier Reyes.

Just before 3 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, New London police were called to a Crystal Avenue residence, for a report of an armed suspect in the home.

As questions continue to mount about Terrence P. Carter's academic record and previous financial issues, the Board of Education may have another line of inquiry when it meets Thursday: whether its unanimous choice to be the city's next superintendent is certified to hold the position.

Questions about Terrence P. Carter's background multiplied Tuesday, a day after the New London school board delayed a vote on approving a contract for him to start Aug. 1 as superintendent of schools.

New London City firefighters on Tuesday extinguished a fire at a two-family home at 7 Williams St. that displaced multiple residents.

The 864 foot cruise ship arrived with 2,000 passengers and more than 900 crew members on board.