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Teen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was a former student, police say | The Day
Teen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was a former student, police say Bend, Ore. — A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school, then tackled and fought with him — likely saving lives before he was shot by a father who followed him into the building, police said Friday. City of Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz called the teacher’s actions “heroic” during a news conference and said she was not injured.
Editorial Cartoon - Oct. 8, 2026 | The Day
News/Nation By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press Oct 07, 2026 10:30 PM WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says his administration will make one-time payments of $90 per person to help more than 20 million Medicare enrollees pay for their Part B premiums. It will cost about $2 billion. News/State Peter Yankowski Journal Inquirer, Manchester, Conn.
Trump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions don't qualify | The Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says his administration will make one-time payments of $90 per person to help more than 20 million Medicare enrollees pay for their Part B premiums. It will cost about $2 billion. Less than one-third of all Medicare recipients are eligible for the payments, which are expected to be sent out this week. Not eligible are roughly 35 million Medicare Advantage enrollees, millions of other people with disabilities and low-income Medicare recipients.
UConn wings Jayden Ross, Colben Landrew 'competing every day' for starting spot | The Day
Around this time over the last two years, in the lead-up to college basketball season, Dan Hurley would be talking about Jayden Ross and how he’d been the best player in preseason practices, that he was flashing NBA ability and taking off like a rocket ship. It felt, at times, like the UConn head coach was trying to speak Ross’ emergence into existence.
Hegseth admits to Lincoln crew he extended their deployment | The Day
Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth greeted the crew with an admission: He was the one who approved prolonging the aircraft carrier’s unusually long deployment in the Middle East amid the U.S. war with Iran. “I’m the one who signed that orders book — twice — to extend you,” he said in his speech, after flying out to the vessel as it sailed toward its home port of San Diego.
Connecticut man in 'Cornell 7' case was barred from campus for 3 years | The Day
The Connecticut man accused of participating in the alleged sexual assault of a woman at Cornell University in 2024 was barred from campus for three years, according to a report by the New York Times. The outlet reported it obtained detailed summaries of the punishments for each of the seven men alleged to have been involved. The woman known as Jane Doe filed a lawsuit against the men on Sept.
Local roundup: Fitch girls' volleyball beats Killingly to give Banks 400th career win | The Day
Local roundup: Fitch girls' volleyball beats Killingly to give Banks 400th career win Groton — Adele Newbury had 12 assists and Clara Serraro added seven digs and five kills as Fitch swept Killingly 25-7, 25-12, 25-18 and gave head coach Steve Banks his 400th career win in Wednesday’s Eastern Connecticut Conference girls’ volleyball interdivision match. Banks is in his 30th season as the Falcons’ head coach. Maddie Nahass had eight kills and Norah Aspinwall seven kills for Fitch (6-6).
Former Norwich Hospital workers gather for 30-year reunion of closing | The Day
Mashantucket — One memory that will always stick out from Jerri Catillo's 25-year career as a nurse at Norwich Hospital was when she and a group of 12 fellow nursing students visited the most violent wards of the hospital. "The first thing we saw was a lady naked — stark-naked — and she had sneakers on," she said.
If Dems win, Himes says Trump won't 'accept' election results | The Day
Congressman Jim Himes, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, warned Wednesday of efforts to undermine faith in U.S. elections by foreign powers and one domestic one: President Donald J. Trump. “We don’t know what the results will be. But if Polymarket is to be believed, it’s not going to be a good Election Day for the president,” Himes said, referring to the prediction markets.
Sen. Murphy says defense department barred him from visiting U.S. base in Qatar. | The Day
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., announced Wednesday Tuesday that while on a congressional delegation trip to the Middle East this week, that the Department of Defense denied him access to the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar where American troops are based. Murphy wrote that the denial came despite decades of the Defense Department supporting congressional trips to American military bases under active threat to uphold Congress’s oversight duties.
Groton committee to review Flock cameras | The Day
Groton — Nearly 20 people on Tuesday spoke in opposition to Flock cameras at a Town Council meeting with Mayor Juliette Parker saying she has referred the issue to the council's Public Safety Committee for reviews. Speakers from Groton and surrounding towns raised concerns, including about surveillance, the need for more transparency and public scrutiny, instances of abuse of the system, including stalking, wrongful stops and detentions, and non-law enforcement use, around the country.
UPDATED: Police: Man drove 95 mph through Gold Star Bridge construction zone | The Day
New London — State police said a 22-year-old Old Lyme man told them he was driving 95 mph through a Gold Star Bridge construction zone Tuesday because he had to get home and use the bathroom. Police said Andrew J. Bennett, of 7 Beta Ave. was pulled over just past 5:30 p.m. after speeding in the left of three southbound lanes of the Gold Star Memorial Bridge construction zone where the speed limit is 45 mph.
Police logs - Oct. 8, 2026 Stonington Christopher A. Sherman, 42, of 393 Ocean Ave., New London, was charged Tuesday with possession of a controlled substance, driving with a suspended license, improper rear/marker lamps and second-degree failure to appear in court. Todd M. Smith, 48, of 12 Kelly St. was charged Sunday with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Alex P.
Police: Man drove 95 mph through Gold Star Bridge construction zone | The Day
New London — State police said a 22-year-old Old Lyme man told them he was driving 95 mph through a Gold Star Bridge construction zone Tuesday because he had to get home and use the bathroom. Police said Andrew J. Bennett, of 7 Beta Ave. was pulled over just past 5:30 p.m. after speeding in the left of three southbound lanes of the Gold Star Memorial Bridge construction zone where the speed limit is 45 mph.
Did you see the latest crowd number at Coast Guard football? | The Day
The memory resonates, even 16 years later: a sunny, September afternoon in 2010. Full house for the Secretaries’ Cup game at Cadet Memorial Field, ever resplendent, offering its Rockwellian views of the Thames. This was Army/Navy Light, otherwise known as Coast Guard vs. Kings Point, among the best Division III rivalry games of them all. And there is the inimitable hum in the crowd as opening kickoff awaits.
Putnam town administrator makes move to Brooklyn | The Day
Putnam — Town Administrator Elaine Sistare will be leaving next month to become Brooklyn’s first town administrator beginning Nov. 16. Sistare, who has held the role as Putnam town administrator since 2020, said she decided to make the move to Brooklyn to continue growing her career. “I will always have a place in my heart for Putnam, I’ve learned a lot and I think the town has grown a lot under both mine and our elected leaders management,” Sistare said.
Six area school districts receive state math tutoring grants | The Day
Nearly $275,000 out of a $2 million state education grant will support mathematic tutoring in schools in eastern Connecticut. The state Department of Education announced this week that Plainfield, Groton, Norwich, Montville, Preston and Putnam was among 42 districts that received a grant. Each district received $50,000, with the exception of Preston which received around $23,500.
Recent college grad taking on a six-term incumbent in the 47th District | The Day
A 23-year-old Democratic newcomer is taking on a six-term Republican incumbent for the 47th District’s state representative seat. Marcus Palumbo, who lives in Sprague and graduated from Clark University in May, is challenging state Rep. Doug Dubitsky, a 63-year-old attorney and farmer from Chaplin.
Sparkling from head to toe, amputee Cynthia Cheak becomes a key face of Valkyries' 'Ballhalla' crowd | The Day
Sparkling from head to toe, amputee Cynthia Cheak becomes a key face of Valkyries' 'Ballhalla' crowd San Francisco — Sparkling and sequined in the Valkyries’ violet colors from head to toe, down to her cane and prosthetic left leg, Cynthia Cheak reaches into a cross-body bag and pulls out a handful of Golden State playoff-themed bracelets she bought to share all around the arena. Then the 68-year-old Cheak begins her nightly ritual of walking through Chase Center giving them away.
Once kicked out of Yankee Stadium, Nick Martinez returns to try to pitch the Rays into ALCS | The Day
Once kicked out of Yankee Stadium, Nick Martinez returns to try to pitch the Rays into ALCS New York — Ejected from Yankee Stadium during his college days, Nick Martinez will be back in the Bronx tonight trying to pitch the Tampa Bays Rays into the AL Championship Series. Martinez spent 2009-11 playing for Fordham, a school just 5 miles from the big ballpark. His last trip to Yankee Stadium as a student was memorable. “We had practice get canceled and so me and my roommate we went out pretty early.
NHL's hockey romance-themed audiobooks disappear online after opening week of the season | The Day
NHL's hockey romance-themed audiobooks disappear online after opening week of the season New York — A series of audiobooks the NHL launched recently to connect with fans of the hockey romance genre was no longer available online this week. “Hot for Hockey” episodes about the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes, among other topics, were on Spotify last week when the season began. A Spotify search for the name of the series now leads to an error message.
FBI says it thwarted attack on the Mall of America by teen who wanted to join ISIS | The Day
FBI says it thwarted attack on the Mall of America by teen who wanted to join ISIS MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The FBI thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teenager after agents supplied him with an assault rifle, authorities said Wednesday. The 18-year-old had been under investigation for nearly two years, trading messages with a confidential informant, before agents sold him the rifle and ammunition and arrested him on the spot, they said.
Delamar Mystic on Conde Nast Traveler's list of top 20 hotels in the Northeast | The Day
Four of the top 20 hotels in the Northeast are in Connecticut, according to Conde Nast Traveler readers. Conde Nast Traveler released its list of the "Top 20 Hotels in the Northeast" on Tuesday as part of its 2026 Reader's Choice Awards. Connecticut's Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington ranked the highest on the list, coming in at No. 2 with a score of 98.93.
Connecticut colleges reported more than 100 rapes in 2025 | The Day
More than 100 rapes were reported at Connecticut colleges and universities in 2025, according to recently released campus crime reports. The new annual security reports for more than a dozen colleges and universities statewide show stark differences in the number of reported rapes, but the figures do not necessarily indicate which campuses are safest, or how many assaults actually occurred.
Feds won't seek death penalty in plea deal with man accused of killing top Minnesota Democrat | The Day
Feds won't seek death penalty in plea deal with man accused of killing top Minnesota Democrat U.S. prosecutors said Wednesday they will not seek the death penalty as part of a plea agreement with the man charged in the political assassinations of the top Democrat in the Minnesota House along with her husband, as well as the attempted murders of a state senator and his wife. The defendant, Vance Boelter, was scheduled for a change-of-plea hearing Thursday morning in federal court in Minneapolis.
New London wants your Coast Guard Academy stories | The Day
School funding, housing and property taxes are all connected News |News DE |Local News |Feature-5 New London wants your Coast Guard Academy stories Published: Apr 24, 2026 7:35 AMUpdated: Apr 24, 2026 9:35 AM New London — The city is seeking stories of how its residents and businesses support the U.S. Coast Guard Academy as part of an effort to renew New London’s designation as a “Coast Guard City.” The city has been recognized with that designation since 2015, but the classification needs to...
Trump's rush to end Iran War risks delivering weak nuclear deal | The Day
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has repeatedly said his war against Iran is intended to prevent Tehran from ever getting a nuclear weapon. But when it comes to core nuclear issues, he risks ending up with a worse deal than the one he abandoned in his first term.
Stocks mostly decline as the Iran war standoff pushes oil prices higher | The Day
HONG KONG (AP) — World shares were mostly lower while oil prices pushed higher Friday as talks on ending the war between the U.S. and Iran remained stalled. U.S. futures also wavered after Wall Street pulled back from its all-time highs. The future for the S&P 500 edged 0.1% higher, while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.2%. In early European trading, Germany's DAX lost 0.2% to 24,106.17 and the CAC 40 in Paris dropped 1% to 8,147.70. Britain's FTSE 100 sagged 0.6% to 10,397.64.
Your stars — April 24 | The Day
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Let’s get physical, socialize, be playful and enjoy what life has to offer. Stop questioning everything, and let your gut lead the way. Choose to participate, share your dreams and make plans that give you something to look forward to. Love, romance and investing more time and cash into your looks, skills and attributes will pay off. 5 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Mixed emotions will leave you puzzled.
Plan ahead for toilets in space | The Day
NASA spent $1.5 trillion to test a space toilet that didn’t perform well. We all know that “defecation occurs.” The question is: “What can be done differently?” Centrifugal force, comes to mind. It is currently referred to as a “pseudo vector” by modern physics, however, it may be a viable option to the space toilet quagmire?
Dinner is served: Will Trump be pressed? | The Day
The White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday is the hottest ticket in town, but a tempest is brewing among journalists on Donald J. Trump's presence at the posh gathering. This is a moment in the tales of our embattled city. It will be Trump's first time at the dinner, a chance for the Fourth Estate to speak truth to his power.
Property Transactions 4-24-26 | The Day
Colchester 124 James St: Soucier, Nicholas & Soucier, Heidi to Godreau, Christopher, $320,000. 24 Vicki Ln #24: Amada M Boyden T & Boyden, R Scott to Hendrickson, Stephanie L, $290,000. 23 Greenwich Pl: Titcomb, James & Fox, Sarah to Wilches, Servio, $830,000. East Lyme 42 S Washington Ave: Joanne Bortman T & Kaufman, Charna to Kriedel, Tanner, $356,500. 37 Stoneywood Dr: Eshetu, Abulkadir & Mohammed, Halima to Price, Earnest P & Price, Mallory R, $430,000.
Editorial Cartoon - April 24, 2026 | The Day
News DE |Cartoons |Opinion Editorial Cartoon - April 24, 2026 Published: Apr 24, 2026 12:01 AMUpdated: Apr 23, 2026 5:13 PM Editorial Cartoon - April 24, 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.
Is this what you wanted? | The Day
With inflation running rampant at the pumps and on store shelves and President Trump telling us neither is the case, perhaps it's time for us dumb consumers to say out loud what we know is coming. With the price of diesel at over $6 per gallon and rising fast, the costs of goods will soon skyrocket because almost everything sold almost everywhere arrives via trucks and trains, which if you have yet to catch on, almost all run on ... wait for it ... diesel.
School funding, housing and property taxes are all connected | The Day
As Connecticut debates increased investment in the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) formula, it’s important to recognize that school funding, housing and property taxes are all connected. When the state underfunds ECS, towns are forced to rely more heavily on property taxes, one of the most regressive ways to fund essential services. Increasing the state’s share is a necessary step toward relief for working families and more equitable school funding. But that’s only part of the equation.
Woman's wallet empties as boyfriend's problems pile up | The Day
DEAR ABBY: I am a 59-year-old divorced woman living with my 54-year-old boyfriend. We have lived together for seven months. He purchased the home we live in. Since we have lived here, I have made all the house payments. I also pay for the internet, utilities and all the groceries. We have four cats and five dogs between us. I feel like I’m supporting him. This was supposed to be a partnership in which we share the bills. He quit his manufacturing job to go to school for a commercial driver’s license.
East Lyme must upgrade its current model of governance | The Day
Too often lately I open the paper to find some new article about East Lyme that, as a resident of Niantic, disturbs me more than the last. There have been stories about expenditures that will surely raise my taxes, reports of oversights and missed deadlines in the First Selectman's Office, highlights of planning and zoning decisions that defy logic, details of misdeeds in our public safety departments, and revelations of unchecked conflicts of interest.
McCollum ruins Knicks' night again, leading the Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead | The Day
McCollum ruins Knicks' night again, leading the Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead Atlanta — CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left to ruin New York's night again, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series on Thursday night. After starring in a Game 2 stunner at Madison Square Garden, McCollum got the ball with his team trailing by a point. He came through again from 15 feet, finishing with 23 points.
Sabres rally to beat Bruins 3-1, take 2-1 lead in NHL playoff series | The Day
Boston — Bowen Byram scored a minute after Boston missed a penalty shot, and Alex Tuch broke a third-period tie to help Buffalo come from behind and beat the Bruins 3-1 on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series. Alex Lyon stopped 24 shots in his first start of the postseason and the Sabres, who snapped an NHL-record 14-year playoff drought by winning the Atlantic Division, regained home-ice advantage in the best-of-seven series.
Patriots say they support Mike Vrabel's decision to miss final day of NFL draft to seek counseling | The Day
Patriots say they support Mike Vrabel's decision to miss final day of NFL draft to seek counseling Foxborough, Mass. — The New England Patriots said Thursday that they're being respectful of Mike Vrabel's personal life and support him seeking counseling and not being with the team for Day 3 of the following the publication of photos of the coach and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort.
Schlitter beats Red Sox again, leads Yankees to 4-2 win for sweep that extends winning streak to six | The Day
Schlitter beats Red Sox again, leads Yankees to 4-2 win for sweep that extends winning streak to six Boston — Cam Schlittler limited the team he rooted for growing up to four hits over eight innings, and the New York Yankees rallied twice to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Thursday night for a three-game sweep and a season-high six-game winning streak.
QB Fernando Mendoza, edge rusher David Bailey, running back Jeremiyah Love go 1-2-3 in the NFL draft | The Day
QB Fernando Mendoza, edge rusher David Bailey, running back Jeremiyah Love go 1-2-3 in the NFL draft Pittsburgh — Fernando Mendoza’s journey from overlooked two-star recruit to the top of the NFL draft is complete after the Las Vegas Raiders took him with the first pick on Thursday night. Turning the Raiders into a contender is the next challenge for the Heisman Trophy winner who led Indiana to its first national championship.
Local roundup: McIlduff (Bacon), Wiseman (Waterford) reach milestones in girls' lacrosse | The Day
Local roundup: McIlduff (Bacon), Wiseman (Waterford) reach milestones in girls' lacrosse Colchester — Lanie McIlduff scored six goals Thursday and set the Bacon Academy girls’ lacrosse scoring record during a 15-5 win over Killingly, eclipsing 200 career points with her third goal. Hannah Ferrigno added four goals and an assist and Lily Pinkleton had two goals and an assist for Bacon (4-3). Riley Ritchotte had two goals for Killingly.
Join us today at The Day's job fair at the Mystic Hilton | The Day
Raising state taxes on the rich is just an excuse for plunder Join us today at The Day's job fair at the Mystic Hilton Published: Apr 23, 2026 9:41 AMUpdated: Apr 23, 2026 9:41 AM Mystic —Stop by The Day's job fair happening today from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. at the Hilton Mystic at 20 Coogan Boulevard. Meet one-on-one with employers like Electric Boat, Foxwoods and Chelsea Groton Bank.
Charlie Kirk shooting scene: College campus, fiery speaker, single gunshot
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SEATTLE (AP) — A surge in robberies at licensed cannabis shops — including a pistol-whipping, gunshots and killings in Washington state last month — is helping fuel a renewed push for federal banking reforms that would make the cash-dependent stores a less appealing target. “It makes absolutely no sense that legal businesses are being forced to operate entirely in cash, and it’s dangerous — and sometime even fatal — for employees behind the register,” Washington Sen.
Over the past few years, Jonny Griffis has invested millions of dollars in his legal marijuana farm in northern Michigan, which produces extracts to be used in things like gummy bears and vape oils.
SEATTLE (AP) — A trade group that represents some of the biggest U.S. food companies has agreed to pay $9 million for violations of Washington campaign finance laws, after the state Supreme Court upheld a penalty twice that much. The Consumer Brands Association, which represents companies including PepsiCo and General Mills, said in January it intended to appeal the state ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Metallurgist gets 2.5 years for faking tests on submarine parts
SEATTLE (AP) — A metallurgist in Washington state was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison and a $50,000 fine Monday after she spent decades faking the results of strength tests on steel that was being used to make U.S. Navy submarines. Elaine Marie Thomas, 67, of Auburn, Washington, was the director of metallurgy at a foundry in Tacoma that supplied steel castings used by Navy contractors Electric Boat and Newport News Shipbuilding to make submarine hulls.
Metallurgist Gets 2.5 Years for Fraud
SEATTLE (AP) — A metallurgist in Washington state was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison and a $50,000 fine Monday after she spent decades faking the results of strength tests on steel that was being used to make U.S. Navy submarines. Elaine Marie Thomas, 67, of Auburn, Washington, was the director of metallurgy at a foundry in Tacoma that supplied steel castings used by Navy contractors Electric Boat and Newport News Shipbuilding to make submarine hulls.
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