Ledyard News

When the alarm at Lexington was sounded in 1775, Daniel Throop of Lebanon was among the Connecticut men who hurried north to join the fray.

Lender, writing in the Courant today, tells us that Gov. Rell has vetoed the Democrats' tax-the-rich budget because the plan isn't "remotely realistic." The AP reports that Connecticut is among seven states without a budget, not including California, where there is a "fiscal emergency." Still, none of this is any surprise.

Stonington First Selectman Ed Haberek has declared a townwide emergency as police, firefighters and town employees battled flooding from today's heavy rains.

On Friday, Peterson, of Monson, Mass., returned to an area at the track that he had become quite familiar with before he hung up his helmet and driver's suit after 2007.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.

A sailor stationed at the Naval Submarine Base is dead and a Groton man is charged with assault after a dispute over $15 in a Preston bar early last Friday morning.

On Friday, June 26, 2009, at approximately 12:47am, Troopers from the Connecticut State Police Barracks at Troop E Montville, and officers from the Ledyard Police Department responded to a disturbance at David's Cafe, located at 134 Route 12 in the town of Preston.

Police are urging drivers using area roadways Saturday to use extra caution. The Multiple Sclerosis Society's MS 150 bicycle fundraiser will travel through Ledyard starting about noon and lasting until about 4 p.m. About 800 bicyclists are expected to participate in the event.

Lee Eacott, of Farmington, an administrative assistant for a contracting firm, has enjoyed drawing and painting from early childhood.

Ledyard - The Ledyard Historical Society and Ledyard Garden Club are sponsoring a Homes and Gardens tours today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tours will feature four interesting homes and four distinctive gardens, in addition to tours of the historic Nathan Lester House and gardens.

Kenny Perry followed his record opening round with "an easy day at the office" Friday before heavy rain forced play to be postponed.

Ledyard a ' A rabid skunk has been found in the area of Naomi Drive Extension, the Ledge Light Health District said today.

The search for a missing Sharon boy presumed drowned in the Housatonic River has been suspended because it is too dangerous to send divers into the river, state police said Wednesday.

Ledyard a " A Gales Ferry man was charged with drunken driving after police said he crashed his car early this morning into the woods in the area of Christy Hill Road near Baron Court.

Ledyard - The high school roof replacement should be completed this summer after residents approved a bond authorization for the project at Town Meeting.The $1.23 million bond was approved by the 20 residents participating in Town Meeting Monday night, said James Diaz, a town council member.Diaz said construction was expected to begin soon and ...

A Gales Ferry man crashed his Harley Davidson motorcycle Saturday evening and suffered facial, arm and leg injuries after he drove around a curve at high speed, according to police.

Ledyard is basically a peaceful place, but this 1974 caper involved bank robbers, escaped prisoners and murder most foul.

WOODBURY, NY, June 19, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- LBi has been chosen to host two sessions and speak at a third, at the Quest International Users Group Northeast Conference held at MGM Foxwoods July 15-17 in Ledyard, Connecticut.

Furniture And Tag Sale Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Estuary Council of Seniors, Inc.

New Jersey Internet radio host Hal Turner, wanted by Capitol police for encouraging Connecticut residents to "take up arms" against three state officials, surrendered today.