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Region gets new Millstone emergency alert system | The Day
Old Lyme — Residents in the 10-mile emergency planning zone around Millstone Power Station in Waterford will soon be notified of a nuclear emergency through their cellphones instead of relying primarily on outdoor sirens. The change is part of a transition to the FEMA Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, or IPAWS, which officials said will allow emergency alerts to reach people more quickly and directly.
Local roundup: Bacon tops East Hartford in boys' soccer | The Day
Middletown — The Bacon Academy boys' soccer team beat East Hartford 1-0 in the CT High School Challenge on Sunday. Zach Chiarella scored midway through the second half with Izsak Treat assisting. Mike Wisniewski made three saves for his third straight shutout for the Bobcats (4-1-1), who have opened the season with six straight road games. East Hartford (5-1-1) is ranked third in the Class LL-L state coaches' poll.
Southeastern Connecticut faced downed trees and power outages on Sunday | The Day
Local public works crews and Eversource were left to repair the damages Sunday following power outages and downed trees caused by this weekend's nor'easter storm. The storm, which brought more than 50 mph winds and 1 to 2 inches of rain, left thousands around the state without power and many flooded streets. As of Sunday at 2 p.m. Eversource Vice President of Electric System Operations Chris Colorio said in a Facebook post that the utility had about 26,000 customers without power in the state.
Kyle Larson passes Chase Briscoe with 7 laps left to win for the fourth time at Kansas Speedway | The Day
Kyle Larson passes Chase Briscoe with 7 laps left to win for the fourth time at Kansas Speedway Kansas City, Kan. — Kyle Larson has always found it easier to be the hunter than the hunted. He won't have much choice in the matter now.
Alex Bregman's huge day at the plate in relocated season finale powers Cubs to 6-2 win over Red Sox | The Day
Alex Bregman's huge day at the plate in relocated season finale powers Cubs to 6-2 win over Red Sox St. Petersburg, Fla. — Alex Bregman went 4 for 4 with two home runs and four RBIs in his second game back from a frightening injury, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 on Sunday in a regular-season finale that was relocated to Tropicana Field.
Americans rally in singles to win the Presidents Cup for the 11th straight time | The Day
Medinah, Ill. — U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker won't have to second-guess the outcome of this Presidents Cup. He went from blaming himself for a three-point deficit to watching the Americans deliver the biggest Sunday rout in tournament history to win for the 11th straight time. Outplayed over three days in team matches at Medinah, the Americans flipped two key singles matches on the back nine — one from two-time major champion Collin Morikawa, the other from 21-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun.
Jahmyr Gibbs' 3rd touchdown with 2:25 left lifts Lions to 31-24 win over Jets | The Day
Detroit — Jahmyr Gibbs took a toss sweep to the right, reversed field and raced to the left side of the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown. He was just getting warmed up. Gibbs ran for another touchdown in the second half and had a go-ahead 11-yard reception with 2:25 left for his third score of the game and the Detroit Lions held on to beat the New York Jets 31-24 on Sunday. “Gibbs hit another gear once we got him going in the second half,” coach Dan Campbell said.
Yuna Nishimura of Japan wins by 5 shots in Arkansas for her first LPGA victory | The Day
Rogers, Ark. — Yuna Nishimura played a flawless back nine after allowing the chasing pack to get close early and won the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship by five shots on Sunday for her first LPGA victory. A six-time winner on the Japan LPGA, the 26-year-old Nishimura closed with a 5-under 66 for a three-day total of 21-under 192 at Pinnacle Country Club. “I still can’t believe it. I still shake my hand. But, yeah, I’m proud of myself and, yeah, I’m super happy,” Nishimura said.
Andrés Chaparro's 2-homer game lifts Nationals over Mets 6-4 in season finale | The Day
Washington — Andrés Chaparro homered twice and the Washington Nationals defeated the New York Mets 6-4 on Sunday in the season finale for both teams. Francisco Lindor hit his 300th career home run, Ronny Mauricio went deep for the third time in two days and rookie Carson Benge had three hits for his 45th multihit game and 14th with three or more for New York.
Giants hold on to beat the Titans 12-7 in their first game without quarterback Jaxson Dart | The Day
Giants hold on to beat the Titans 12-7 in their first game without quarterback Jaxson Dart East Rutherford, N.J. — Playing their first game without quarterback Jaxson Dart, the New York Giants got just enough from replacement Jameis Winston on offense and another big play from safety Jevon Holland to win an ugly football game in the middle of a nor'easter.
Wimbledon finalists Noskova and Muchova secure the Billie Jean King Cup title for Czechia | The Day
Wimbledon finalists Noskova and Muchova secure the Billie Jean King Cup title for Czechia Shenzhen, China — In July they played each other in the Wimbledon final. Now, Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova have teamed together to win the Billie Jean King Cup for Czechia. The sixth-ranked Noskova and the eighth-ranked Muchova each won their singles matches Sunday as Czechia beat Ukraine 2-0 in the final of the women's tennis team event.
Orioles-Yankees regular-season finale canceled because of rain | The Day
New York — The regular-season finale between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees on Sunday was canceled because of sustained rain. New York will host Boston in an AL Wild Card Series starting Tuesday. Cam Schlittler will start Game 1 on Tuesday, followed by Max Fried and Gerrit Cole. Aaron Judge appears doubtful for the Wild Card Series because of a calf injury. As of Sunday, Judge’s only activity has been plyometric exercises and running on the treadmill. The Yankees finished 93-67.
USC suspends LB Desman Stephens for 1 game for his dangerous hit on Oregon QB Dante Moore | The Day
USC suspends LB Desman Stephens for 1 game for his dangerous hit on Oregon QB Dante Moore Southern California suspended linebacker Desman Stephens on Sunday for one game for his dangerous late hit on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore and his celebration afterward. Stephens apologized and expressed empathy for Moore and his family in a statement issued by the Trojans.
Zverev adds Laver Cup clincher to his big year after French and US Open titles | The Day
London — Alexander Zverev added another highlight moment to his breakout season by clinching the decisive points that brought the Laver Cup back to Team Europe on Sunday. Zverev — who captured his first two Grand Slam titles this year by winning the French Open and U.S. Open — beat Learner Tien 7-6 (3), 6-3 to make it a 13-5 victory for Europe. Zverev has been a part of all six Team Europe victories in the Ryder Cup-style event, and owns the most Laver Cup singles wins with eight.
A'ja Wilson wins AP WNBA Player of the Year for 3rd straight year; Angel Reese top defensive player | The Day
A'ja Wilson wins AP WNBA Player of the Year for 3rd straight year; Angel Reese top defensive player New York — A'ja Wilson is in a class by herself, winning the AP's WNBA Player of the Year award for an unprecedented third straight year. Wilson received 15 of the 17 first-place votes from a national media panel Sunday. She topped Olivia Miles of Minnesota as well as Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell of Indiana, who all had stellar seasons. “It’s big.
Eastern CT scores A+ and F grades on marine water quality report | The Day
When it comes to water quality, Stonington is simultaneously home to the highest- and lowest-rated bays in Connecticut, according Save the Sound’s latest marine study. Outer Stonington Harbor earned an A+ on the 2026 Long Island Sound Report Card. Less than two miles away, Wequetequock Cove received its first F since data collection began at the site in 2018.
Meals on Wheels rolls along despite funding questions | The Day
Waterford — Ninety-nine-year-old Alfred Jantzen is already looking forward to his 100th birthday, so he has an excuse for eating ice cream. "I'll be here for that," said Jantzen, beaming from a chair at his longtime home overlooking Smith Cove and the Thames River. "He loves ice cream," said Barry Neistat, who popped in for a few minutes along his nearly three-hour route delivering Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors.
Homeschooled Norwich student earns college degree at 16 years old | The Day
Norwich — When Norwich resident Faith Courtright was 12 years old, she set a goal for herself — to graduate from college by the time she was 16. Last month, 16-year-old Courtright — who was homeschooled from preschool until enrolling at Western Governors University — walked across the stage at the university's August graduation in Minneapolis, Minn., to receive her bachelor's degree in communications.
Father and son chefs torn apart by alcohol addiction | The Day
DEAR ABBY: I am a retired executive chef, divorced for many years with three adult children. My son was also an executive chef, but no longer. He is a mean alcoholic. He stays drunk when not at his job, and he says cruel and nasty things to all family members. His older sister has written him off because of all the hurtful things he has said about her and her family. He calls me when he is drunk and wants to talk about cooking, though he hates it.
Your stars — Sept. 27 | The Day
Your stars — Sept. 27 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take the reins and ride like the wind. You’ve got what it takes to run circles around anyone who wants to compete with you. Your biggest regret will be not participating in something that can enrich your life. It’s not about money; it’s about following your heart, feeling grateful and satisfying your soul. Money and romance are highlighted. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Tally up what you have, what you need and what you can live without.
What's in a school's name? | The Day
The National School Boards Association, during the 1970s upsurge in building schools for the onslaught of Baby Boomers, offered a sample policy statement for local boards of education to consider. NSBA recommended that a local board decree it would not name a school after a person who was still living. Obviously, that took off the pressure to name the building after a longtime administrator just as they retired.
Book of Psalms is relevant to our current reality | The Day
As a faith-based author, Marci Alborghetti believes that even as the Trump administration claims to promote Christianity, it instead sows discord, hatred and fear, all in opposition to Christian teachings. Its policies are too often designed to use that discord, hatred and fear to deepen the divisions among Americans, even those who claim Christianity as their own and God as their Father.
Past and future: Lisa Brownell's new novel is a multigenerational story about how memories haunt people | The Day
Past and future: Lisa Brownell's new novel is a multigenerational story about how memories haunt people When taking a playwriting workshop as an undergraduate student at Brown University, Lisa Hall Brownell penned a one-act play that haunted her afterward. The work, titled “She Don’t Look Back,” won an award for young playwrights from the Shubert Foundation.
Editorial Cartoon - Sept. 27, 2026 | The Day
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Weighing in on the physical stress that backpacks can cause | The Day
Is your child complaining of back pain from their backpack? My experience with backpacks is that most kids are carrying too much weight on their backs in relation to their own body weight. They may not complain early on about back, shoulder or neck pain, which is why I advocate teaching our children backpack safety as early as elementary school.
Review: 'Call My Agent! The Movie' brings back a beloved French series for a satisfying film | The Day
Review: 'Call My Agent! The Movie' brings back a beloved French series for a satisfying film It’s been five years since “Call My Agent!,” known in its home country as “Dix pour cent” (“Ten Percent”), ended with the staff of Paris’ bankrupt ASK talent agency moving en masse toward the exit, as in the closing moments of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” The rich workplace comedy mounted four seasons from 2015 to 2020; the fourth was made without its creator, Fanny Herrero (she went on to create the...
Jorgensen Gallery showcases 'Afarin Rahmanifar: Flesh and Fable' | The Day
“Afarin Rahmanifar: Flesh and Fable,” which explores the female body as both a site of personal memory and a vessel for inherited cultural histories, is on display at the Jorgensen Gallery on the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus through Oct. 18. Rahmanifar, an Iranian American mixed-media artist, curator, educator, and associate professor of painting and drawing at Eastern Connecticut State University, creates layered visual narratives shaped by memory, exile, identity and transformation.
New York Yankees to meet Boston Red Sox in playoffs for seventh time | The Day
New York — Baseball's postseason will start with one of its classic rivalries: Red Sox vs. Yankees. New York will host Boston in a best-of-three Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium starting Tuesday, with the winner advancing to an AL Division Series against Tampa Bay, “I think it’s kind of been in the works here for probably the last month or so,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday. “Obviously a tremendous rivalry. The team’s had a resurgent season after a really difficult start.
Powerful nor'easter causes coastal flooding and knocks out power to parts of the northeast US | The Day
Powerful nor'easter causes coastal flooding and knocks out power to parts of the northeast US Boston — A slow-moving, powerful storm crept along the coast of the U.S. Northeast on Saturday, producing high winds that caused power outages while whipping up big waves and heavy rains that created dangerous conditions. Tens of millions of people were in the path of the nor’easter, which was forecast to affect the mid-Atlantic area and New England throughout the weekend.
Hurricane Nolo expected to unleash powerful winds, flash flooding on Hawaii | The Day
Hilo, Hawaii — Rain began falling Saturday as Hurricane Nolo bore down on the Hawaiian Islands, with officials warning about the potential for flash floods, dangerous winds and extreme surf in areas still recovering from previous storms. Nolo was churning very slowly south of the Big Island with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph.
House Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump administration. Impeachment is an option | The Day
House Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump administration. Impeachment is an option Washington — House Democrats are preparing a vast oversight agenda, with investigations of President Donald Trump, his family and his administration if the party sweeps control of the chamber from Republicans in the November elections. The undertaking is as robust as it is daunting, spanning several House committees.
China and US agree to establish AI safety channel and continue trade and military talks | The Day
China and US agree to establish AI safety channel and continue trade and military talks Bangkok — China and the United States agreed to establish a channel for handling AI-related incidents and accelerate work on military crisis communications following a three-day summit between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump in Washington, the two governments said Saturday. They also agreed to continue cooperating through a Board of Trade focused on selected bilateral issues.
Game-winning drive comes up short as UConn falls at Miami, Ohio, 24-21 | The Day
UConn’s attempt at a game-winning drive came up just short on Saturday. Marching down the field looking to answer a late field goal, the Huskies had to go for it on 4th-and-10 from the Miami, Ohio, 38-yard line and failed to convert on a deep ball down the field, putting the final nail in a disappointing 24-21 loss. UConn, now 2-2, allowed 21 unanswered points after taking an early 14-0 lead through the first quarter.
Internationals finish strong to lead Presidents Cup. Now they have to find a way to close it out | The Day
Internationals finish strong to lead Presidents Cup. Now they have to find a way to close it out Medinah, Ill. — The Americans twice filled the leaderboard with their red numbers and the Internationals never flinched Saturday, fighting back in the morning and afternoon to take a three-point lead in the Presidents Cup.
Pacific storm dumps heavy rains, unleashes flooding in California coastal cities
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Torrential rain flooded homes and streets in Southern California's coastal cities Thursday, stranding some drivers in typically idyllic Santa Barbara and compounding holiday travel headaches.
Captain in Southern California dive boat fire that killed 34 people pleads not guilty, again
A dive boat captain pleaded not guilty in federal court for a second time to manslaughter in the fiery deaths of 34 people trapped below deck on his burning vessel three years ago near the Channel Islands in Southern California. A federal grand jury issued a new indictment last month alleging that captain Jerry Boylan acted with gross negligence aboard the Conception during one of the deadliest maritime disasters in recent U.S. history.
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