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The Lonesome Polecat: Playoff races, Greenwich v. New Canaan week and other jibber-jabber | The Day
The Lonesome Polecat: Playoff races, Greenwich v. New Canaan week and other jibber-jabber Howdy, Welcome to New Canaan vs. Greenwich week. • • • • We’ve quickly (and sadly) already reached the halfway point of our sexy 2026 high school football season. The staff at Polecat Worldwide figured it was a good idea to look at how the CIAC state playoff races are evolving despite, you know, six more weeks left.
Purdy and the 49ers build a big lead and hold on to beat the Commanders 23-17 | The Day
Santa Clara, Calif. — Brock Purdy threw a touchdown pass, Christian McCaffrey ran for two scores and the San Francisco 49ers held on to beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 on Monday night for their sixth straight win to open the season. The Niners followed up an emotional win last week at division rival Seattle by building a 20-point lead and holding off the Commanders (1-4-1) with two late defensive stops.
We need Elci's voice in the state Senate | The Day
I have known Lee Elci — Republican candidate for state Senate — and his wife Christine for many years and the one thing that really stands out to me is their kindness. They are both truly genuine people and support friends and neighbors as well as many charitable programs throughout our region. Lee hosts a daily talk radio program that has covered a large variety of subjects. Christine is a health care professional.
Your stars - Oct. 20 | The Day
Your stars - Oct. 20 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Put more thought into what you want to accumulate and what you want to release. Increasing your earning potential will offer financial freedom but also add to your responsibilities. Being satisfied with less will offer peace of mind and time to relax. Decide where to put your energy, and make it happen. Don't look back. 4 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Give yourself a chance to breathe.
Grandpa lives closer but still keeps to himself | The Day
DEAR ABBY: My parents divorced when I was 5 years old, and my father moved out of state shortly afterward. For many years, I rarely saw him in person. However, he stayed in touch through phone calls and letters, and he always called on my birthday and holidays. Eventually, he settled in Alaska, far from where I lived. Even with the distance, he remained a consistent presence by phone in my life. He recently retired and now lives about an hour and a half away from me.
Peralta, Caminero and Díaz lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series | The Day
Peralta, Caminero and Díaz lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series St. Petersburg, Fla. — Freddy Peralta threw 5 1/3 gritty innings, Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz each hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night to advance to the World Series for the third time in the franchise’s 29 seasons.
Letter of support for Jane Wisialowski | The Day
I am endorsing Jane Wisialowski to represent us in the 23rd House District. Jane has devoted 25 years to community service. She has always been there for all of us. In her professional work as a conservator, Jane strives every day to help and protect individuals and families in our towns. Her energetic commitment to serve the public has been evident in her work on the YMCA Board, the Old Saybrook Parks and Recreation Commission, the Board of Education and the Board of Selectmen.
Editorial Cartoon - Oct. 20, 2026 | The Day
News DE |Cartoons |Opinion Editorial Cartoon - Oct. 20, 2026 Published: Oct 20, 2026 12:01 AMUpdated: Oct 19, 2026 1:32 PM Editorial Cartoon - Oct. 20, 2026 Click on the flag next to a comment to report it. The deadline for election letters this year is Tuesday, Oct. 27. Any letters received after that date will not be published. The Day's Digital Archive 142 years of history at your fingertips. Search for FREE here.
Proud to support Heather Somers | The Day
Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with many public officials, and I can say without hesitation that state Senator Heather Somers stands out for her dedication, accessibility and commitment to the people she serves. Heather understands that public service is about showing up, listening and solving problems.
Angel Reese has 30 points, 16 rebounds as Dream beat Valkyries 79-65 to even WNBA Finals at 1-1 | The Day
Angel Reese has 30 points, 16 rebounds as Dream beat Valkyries 79-65 to even WNBA Finals at 1-1 San Francisco — Angel Reese had 30 points and 16 rebounds, Allisha Gray added 18 points and the Atlanta Dream stymied Golden State on both ends in the second half, beating the Valkyries 79-65 on Monday night to even the best-of-seven WNBA Finals at one game apiece.
Rangers put last year's home woes behind them by winning their first six at MSG this season | The Day
Rangers put last year's home woes behind them by winning their first six at MSG this season New York — A year ago, the New York Rangers could not buy a break on home ice. The puck was not going in for them, and they lost their first seven games at Madison Square Garden on the way to 27 of 41 total. Those woes are now a distant memory.
Sarah Strong, Jovana Popovic lead UConn to exhibition win over Texas | The Day
Hartford — Sarah Strong scored 27 points, asserting herself in the second half as the UConn women’s basketball team broke out of a halftime tie and beat Texas 83-61 going away at PeoplesBank Arena Monday night. The matchup of two Final Four programs of 2025 and 26, figured to be a strong preseason test for both teams and it served that purpose.
Albertans vote on path to independence as Carney fights to keep Canada united | The Day
Edmonton, Alberta — Voters in Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province were deciding on Monday whether to begin a process that could lead to independence, testing national unity as Canadians rally against U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and threats to claim Canada as the 51st U.S. state. Monday’s vote is not a direct referendum on independence.
Judge grills Trump administration over plans to overhaul Washington golf course | The Day
Washington — A federal judge on Monday questioned the Trump administration’s claims surrounding its efforts to redevelop a historic Washington golf course, challenging its contention that a recent tree-cutting spree did not indicate work was moving forward on the project, which is temporarily blocked by a court order.
Local roundup: NFA girls' volleyball sweeps defending Class S champ Coventry | The Day
Coventry — Janiah Carter had 15 kills and 10 digs as NFA swept defending CIAC Class S champion Coventry 25-22, 25-18, 25-19 in Monday’s nonconference girls’ volleyball match. Amirah Carter had 13 kills, five digs and three blocks for NFA (14-2) and Alivia Bialowas added four kills, four blocks and four digs. The Patriots (13-2) have won two of the last three Class S titles. In other matches: • Carleigh Maher had 32 assists as Bacon Academy beat Plainfield 25-20, 25-10.
Stonington girls' soccer finishes with a clean sweep in ECC Division I after 2-1 victory over Bacon | The Day
Stonington girls' soccer finishes with a clean sweep in ECC Division I after 2-1 victory over Bacon Colchester — As Stonington’s Eva Terwilliger pointed out Monday, the games get more intense as the season goes on. “You have to treat it like it’s the real deal every time,” Terwilliger, a junior midfielder, said. This game, an Eastern Connecticut Conference Division I girls' soccer matchup between Stonington and Bacon Academy, was easy to give that treatment.
Tolland strip club owner sentenced for promoting prostitution, fraud | The Day
Tolland — The owner of the Electric Blue strip club was sentenced to 16 months in federal prison Tuesday after prosecutors say he and his employees promoted and facilitated prostitution. Kenneth Denning, 69, of Holland, Mass., was also sentenced to three years of supervised release and ordered to pay $549,999 in restitution to the IRS and $150,000 to the Small Business Administration. He also agreed to forfeit $1.5 million.
The Day will livestream Senate 20 debate Wednesday at 5 p.m. | The Day
The Day will live stream a 45-minute debate between incumbent Democrat Martha Marx and Republican radio host Lee Elci, the two candidates for the 20th District state Senate seat, at 5 p.m. Wednesday. The debate will be streamed from our studio at The Day and is free to watch. It can be found on the top spot on The Day website where you find our Game Day live sports presentations. The studio is not open to the public because of space restrictions.
Police logs — Oct. 14, 2026 | The Day
Police logs — Oct. 14, 2026 Groton City Rose Corte Ordonez, 18, of 162 Mitchell St. was charged Sunday with disorderly conduct and third-degree assault of an elderly, blind, disabled or pregnant person or a person with an intellectual disability. David A. Matthews, 41, of 125 Poquonnock Road, Apt. 4, was charged Sunday with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession with intent to sell/dispense narcotics. Groton Town William P.
Norwich man faces one year in prison for Ledyard crash that killed father of five | The Day
Norwich man faces one year in prison for Ledyard crash that killed father of five A Norwich man who had been preparing for trial pleaded no contest Tuesday to charges stemming from a 2021 head-on crash that killed a 38-year-old Ledyard man. Timothy Cuff, 27, now faces up to one year in prison and three years of probation after entering a plea to misconduct with a motor vehicle, a felony. He is scheduled to be sentenced Jan.
DOT to hold meeting on plan to repair bridges carrying Route 349 over Birch Plain Creek in Groton | The Day
DOT to hold meeting on plan to repair bridges carrying Route 349 over Birch Plain Creek in Groton Groton — The state Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public information session on Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. to discuss a project to repair bridges carrying Route 349 over Birch Plain Creek. "Originally constructed in 1964, these bridges will be rehabilitated to improve safety for the traveling public into the future,” said state DOT Project Manager Brianna Ritacco.
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung | The Day
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery. It said the diagnosis had been suspected by preoperative tests and was confirmed during surgery.
The Lonesome Polecat: New London's revival (and good lawd, Zhi'Mir Maddox-Moore), week in review, Top 10 polls and other jibber-jabber | The Day
The Lonesome Polecat: New London's revival (and good lawd, Zhi'Mir Maddox-Moore), week in review, Top 10 polls and other jibber-jabber Howdy, Anyone who follows state high school football should’ve known that New London would be much improved this season. The Whalers never lack dudes and Jack Cochran-coached teams don’t do losing seasons. He’s only had two of them over his previous 17 years.
Scandals, policy failures show state government is far too big | The Day
Lessons keep pouring out of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System but they have nothing to do with student learning, just the misconduct and negligence of system personnel. For months the system has been losing executives and board members over various scandals, and last week Marc E.
Student eager to move despite mental health struggles | The Day
DEAR ABBY: I'm 34 years old and have been diagnosed with schizoaffective bipolar disorder. I have been in treatment for years with a psychiatrist and a therapist, and I take my medication daily as instructed. I do not drink or use drugs. I am committed to my mental health to prove that people like me can lead full lives. My family wants me to stay where they live forever, but I dream of moving back down south, where I lived on my own before. I loved the culture, art, weather and friends.
Your stars - Oct. 13 | The Day
Your stars - Oct. 13 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Let your creativity flow when dealing with financial and physical changes you want to make. Enhance your looks and lifestyle through learning and finding out how to reach your goals. Activities that help you embrace a variety of social groups while working on fitness, diet and investments that offer long-term benefits will put your mind at ease. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put your energy into something constructive.
Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez lead the Guardians to a 7-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS | The Day
Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez lead the Guardians to a 7-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS St. Petersburg, Fla. — Nathaniel Lowe snapped an eighth-inning tie with a two-run single after Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey homered off Drew Rasmussen, and the Cleveland Guardians rallied past the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night.
Higher Social Security payroll taxes no longer taboo for GOP | The Day
WASHINGTON — Some Republicans are slowly warming to the idea of raising payroll taxes on upper-income households to shore up Social Security. Rep. Lloyd K. Smucker of Pennsylvania, a top candidate to lead House Budget Committee Republicans in the next Congress, said Thursday that raising the cap on income subject to Social Security payroll taxes could be part of the solution to avoid having to cut benefits.
Connecticut could see a wetter-than-normal September | The Day
Connecticut is beginning meteorological fall with one part of its September outlook coming into clearer focus: the month has a better-than-even chance to turn out wetter than normal. The latest update from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center favors above-normal precipitation across much of the Northeast, including Connecticut. That does not mean it will rain every day, but it does suggest the larger-scale pattern may be more supportive of rain-producing systems than usual during the month.
Hospital system patients using MyChart targeted with email scam | The Day
Connecticut residents who use the popular MyChart patient portal to talk to their doctors are being targeted by scammers seeking to steal personal information, according to hospitals. Yale New Haven Health patients have reported phishing attempts in recent weeks using fake emails from MyChart, a spokesperson for the hospital system said recently.
UConn to remember 25th anniversary of 9/11 | The Day
Storrs — The University of Connecticut will mark the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11 with several special events Friday, Sept. 11. The university-wide ceremony will be held at noon in the Student Union Theatre. The event is coordinated by University Safety and is open to all members of the UConn community and the public. The ceremony will feature members of UConn's Police and Fire departments, along with students from the Army and Air Force ROTC programs.
Kennedy Center renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses | The Day
Kennedy Center renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses A chunk of ceiling fell inside a main hallway of the Kennedy Center, according to a spokesperson who said the damage underscores the need to shut down the historic arts venue for renovations sought by President Donald Trump. No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center's grand foyer collapsed Friday evening, said Roma Daravi, the center's vice president for public relations.
Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even solid jobs report is causing problems for him | The Day
Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even solid jobs report is causing problems for him WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has spent 20 months promising that America was on the cusp of an economic boom. But Friday's surprisingly positive jobs report ultimately provoked frustration from Trump.
Trump will ask Supreme Court to revive $475 million CNN suit | The Day
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told the U.S. Supreme Court he intends to ask the justices to revive his $475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN over use of the term “Big Lie” in reporting on his claim that the 2020 election was rigged against him. Trump’s lawyers asked the Supreme Court for a 60-day extension to Aug. 15 to file his petition for review of a lower court’s dismissal of the case, according to a request that was formally docketed by the justices on Friday.
Editorial Cartoon - June 9, 2026 | The Day
Cartoons |News DE |Opinion Editorial Cartoon - June 9, 2026 Published: Jun 09, 2026 12:01 AMUpdated: Jun 08, 2026 1:54 PM Editorial Cartoon - June 9, 2026 Click on the flag next to a comment to report it. The Day's Digital Archive 142 years of history at your fingertips. Search for FREE here. Latest Breaking News/Nation Associated Press Jun 08, 2026 10:00 PM HAVANA (AP) — A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near western Cuba on Monday, shaking buildings in Havana and beyond.
Breanna Stewart scores 28, Han Xu makes 1st career WNBA start, and the Liberty beat the Sun 89-80 | The Day
Breanna Stewart scores 28, Han Xu makes 1st career WNBA start, and the Liberty beat the Sun 89-80 Mohegan — Breanna Stewart scored 28 points, including a key putback with 24.8 seconds left, Han Xu had 14 points in her first career WNBA start, and the New York Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun 89-80 on Monday night. Xu started in place of Jonquel Jones, who was a late scratch because of an illness.
Earthquake with 6.1 magnitude hits offshore Cuba, shaking buildings in Havana | The Day
Havana — A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near western Cuba on Monday, shaking buildings in Havana and beyond. No injuries or damage were immediately reported. The quake struck at a depth of 6 miles in waters just west of the capital, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Flavia Pupo, a manager at the Pinar del Rio hotel in western Cuba described how the building shook and caused some fear. “Everyone here is OK,” she said by telephone.
Fewer Americans say democracy is central to country's identity, AP-NORC poll finds | The Day
Fewer Americans say democracy is central to country's identity, AP-NORC poll finds Washington — As the U.S. prepares for an extravagant celebration of its founding principles, fewer Americans see their country as exceptional, a new poll finds. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research highlights many Americans' feeling of unease over the future of its representative government — particularly among young people.
Trump booed by the crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals | The Day
New York — Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. Trump was shown for several seconds giving a military salute. The boos ended when the U.S. flag followed him on the screens, and fans cheered when New York Knicks players were shown. Mentions of the San Antonio Spurs also elicited loud boos.
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