Niantic News

An East Lyme man was arrested by town police on Wednesday after he allegedly pointed a gun at a health care worker at the Bayview Health Care Center.

The following property transactions were noted at City Hall. The date represents when the sale was recorded, which is often later than the date of the actual sale.

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has announced $14,000 in college scholarship awards to seven students from around the region.

A "It's amazing to watch tough, street guys with tattoos take a foal and treat it like a father would." - Connecticut Department of Corrections Commissioner Leo C. Arnone.

Susan Prentice, left, of Old Lyme wipes away a tear Sunday as she holds the American flag from the funeral of her father, Louis Steinberg of East Lyme, a Marine veteran from the Korean and Vietnam wars, during the annual Remembering Our Veterans Candlelight Vigil in downtown Niantic.

"It's amazing to watch tough, street guys with tattoos take a foal and treat it like a father would." - Connecticut Department of Corrections Commissioner Leo C. Arnone.

A dedication ceremony is being held in Uncasville for a new animal rehabilitation facility, to be operated in association with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.

The Purple Bench program is all about free outdoor fitness to inspire the community to be more active.

Local package store owners bracing for statewide Sunday liquor sales today say they aren't expecting a big boost in business but feel they must stay open to remain competitive.

At around 5 p.m. Thursday, our Readers' Choice Poll had Thomas Garbarti just ahead of Caulkins Building & Design, 94-93, in our contest to find the best contractor in Waterford.

Folks are becoming increasingly frustrated because a popular walking spot is still closed to the public after being damaged by Tropical Storm Irene.

Lester Fantauzzi, of the Niantic section of East Lyme , was charged with first-degree arson, first-degree reckless endangerment, first-degree criminal mischief, criminal violation of a protective order, third-degree criminal mischief and breach of peace.

May 14 Joshua John Boyle, no age given, of 34 Mill Rd., East Hartford, was charged with breach of peace, criminal mischief and second-degree threatening.A Frederick Frank Nordi, no age given, of 37 Clinton St., Manchester, was charged with breach of peace.A Angel Jonathan Sanchez, no age given, of 131 Glenwood St., Manchester, was charged with ... (more)

Check out the town green, park or community center today or tomorrow and you're likely to find a committed, helpful bunch of gardening enthusiasts selling some selection of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and vegetable seedlings, plus free helpful know-how. Depending on how addicted you are to gardening, or to shopping, the weekend offers a ... (more)