New London News

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.

Passengers of the Princess Cruise Line cruise ship Dawn Princess line up for shuttle buses as they disembark for a day of shore excursions from the Adm.

Whether through the Titanic or when Quint from "Jaws" describes the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis as "eleven hundred men went in the water, three hundred and sixteen men come out, the sharks took the rest," we are fascinated by shipwrecks.

Joann Appleton of Pawcatuck takes a look at a 1940 Ford Opera Coupe during the weekly classic car cruise night Monday at Ocean Beach Park in New London.

A concerned person called 911 at approximately 6:03 p.m. Friday, July 18, due to a large crowd in the area of 195 Colman St., New London.

Police have identified the motorcyclist who died in a crash on Bank Street Saturday as 51-year-old Donna Starzecki of Shelton.

The Board of Education will go forward with its scheduled vote Monday on the contract for newly hired Superintendent Terrence P. Carter despite questions about whether he misrepresented his academic record, according to board Chairman Margaret Curtin.

New London police are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that happened on Saturday afternoon along Bank Street, WFSB 3 reports.

Brian Pavao sat on the front step of a Groton apartment Friday evening, gently bouncing on his knee the 7-month-old baby he put in grave danger when he left her in the car in the ShopRite parking lot in New London on the afternoon of July 1. Laughing nervously, like he said he did after a police officer told him Sage was alive and breathing, the ... (more)

Police said they arrested four men and found a facsimile firearm after responding Friday to a report that a large crowd that had gathered in the area of 195 Colman St. and a man was flashing a gun.

New London A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital following an accident on Route 1 in front of the Mike's Famous Harley-Davidson store this afternoon.

In this July 2, 2014, Day file photo, Incoming New London Superintendent of Schools Terrence P. Carter takes part in a meet-and-greet gathering at Port-n-Starboard at Ocean Beach Park in New London.

Actors from local middle and high schools portray people who lived and worked in New London in the 1700s and 1800s on City Pier in New London during Sailfest on July 12. From left, Malaya Coleman, 12, of Groton portrays Mary Hempstead, Joan Miller, 18, of Montville, portrays Stephen Hempstead, Mikayla Brucoli, 12, of Waterford portrays Martha ... (more)

For Immediate Release Contact: Kate Munsell, media@ntd.org July 15, 2014 National Theatre of the Deaf Annual Summer at Hygienic Event in its Third Year this Summer 2014 New London , CT: The National Theatre of the Deaf is pleased to announce the Third Annual Summer at the Hygienic event this August 17, 20, and 24. Performance times will be at 1pm ... (more)