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Crews find 'debris field' from 6-person medical flight missing over the Atlantic en route to Boston | The Day
Crews find 'debris field' from 6-person medical flight missing over the Atlantic en route to Boston Searchers found a “debris field” off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, from an air ambulance that was carrying six people when it vanished over the Atlantic on Saturday during a flight from Bermuda to Boston, the U.S. Coast Guard said. Four Canadians and two Bermudian nationals were aboard, and their next of kin were notified as the search continued, the Coast Guard said in a statement.
Connecticut's can and bottle deposit law has changed. Here's what's different | The Day
Connecticut's can and bottle deposit law has changed. Here's what's different Connecticut's laws on recycling beverage containers have evolved since the nickel deposit law was first adopted in the battle against litter more than 45 years ago. Its newest update went into effect Oct. 1, creating penalties if large amounts are redeemed in Connecticut without paying a deposit here first.
Rasmussen shuts down Yankees | The Day
St. Petersburg, Fla. — Drew Rasmussen didn't allow a hit until two outs in the eighth inning, Jonathan Aranda homered off Gerrit Cole and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 1-0 in their AL Division Series on Saturday night. Rasmussen retired 15 consecutive batters before Austin Wells doubled with two outs in the eighth inning, ripping a liner just inside the right-field foul line on an inside sinker.
Austin Smotherman holds one-shot lead in Utah and goes after his first PGA Tour title | The Day
Austin Smotherman holds one-shot lead in Utah and goes after his first PGA Tour title Ivins, Utah — Austin Smotherman responded with a string of birdies each time someone caught him Saturday in the Utah Championship, making one last birdie on the 18th hole for a 6-under 65 and a one-shot lead over Doug Ghim going into the final round. At stake for Smotherman and Ghim is a chance at their first PGA Tour victory. Smotherman is making his 100th career start, Ghim his 192nd.
High school roundup: Stonington blanks Montville in girls' soccer | The Day
Stonington — Stonington beat Montville 6-0 in girls' soccer on Saturday, handing the Wolves their first loss of the season. The Bears (8-1) scored all their goals in the first half. Simone Wosencroft had two goals and two assists, Madison Hubbard scored twice, Gianna Kennedy and Analycia Brown scored goals, Pyper Quinlan had two assists and Cora Babin and Jane Winston combined for the shutout. Ava Dion made 10 saves Montville (8-1).
New London's Garde recreates Roaring '20s for 100th anniversary celebration | The Day
New London — The Garde Arts Center on Saturday was transformed into a scene straight out of "The Great Gatsby," with the theater’s 100th anniversary celebration embracing the glamour and spectacle of the Roaring '20s. Guests arriving for “A Night to Remember!” were greeted by antique cars at the curb, dancers or "newsies" at the entrance and candy girls roaming the lobby.
Drivers remember Kyle Busch before race at late Las Vegas star's hometown track | The Day
Las Vegas — NASCAR Cup Series leaders Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin are focused primarily on maximizing their performances in an effort to win the season championship. At the same time, they and other drivers competing Sunday in Las Vegas took time to reflect on the loss of Las Vegas native Kyle Busch, the two-time Cup Series champion who died May 21 from sepsis following severe bacterial pneumonia.
Barstool's Dave Portnoy pulled from Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff' appearances, AP source says | The Day
Barstool's Dave Portnoy pulled from Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff' appearances, AP source says Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports will no longer make appearances on Fox's “Big Noon Kickoff” pregame college football show, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person talked to the AP on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been publicly announced. The Athletic was the first to report on Fox Sports' decision.
MLB playoffs: Dodgers, White Sox win openers | The Day
Dodgers 5, Braves 3 Tarik Skubal tossed six dominant innings in triple-digit heat, Teoscar Hernández, Kyle Tucker and Max Muncy homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of their NL Division Series on Saturday. The game-time temperature of 100 degrees (38 Celsius) fell just short of equaling the Dodger Stadium record of 103 degrees at Game 1 of the 2017 World Series.
Local college roundup: Coast Guard football connects for 31 unanswered points in homecoming win over SUNY Maritime | The Day
Local college roundup: Coast Guard football connects for 31 unanswered points in homecoming win over SUNY Maritime New London — Quarterback Sean Burns was 18-for-21 for 195 yards and three touchdowns and the Coast Guard Academy football team scored 31 straight points Saturday afternoon to beat SUNY Maritime 48-19 in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference.
New London Art Stroll features over 30 artists | The Day
East Lyme boys' soccer caps a week on the plus side with 3-0 win over Old Lyme Featured Media Kate Berrigan cleans a print screen at Spark Maker Space during the New London Art Stroll on Saturday Oct. 3, 2026. Cal Cary/The Day Kate Berrigan cleans a print screen at Spark Maker Space during the New London Art Stroll on Saturday Oct. 3, 2026. Cal Cary/The Day 1165797 People look at artwork at booths at Tox Brewery during the New London Art Stroll on Saturday Oct. 3, 2026.
Sleepmaxxing is everywhere. Connecticut doctors say it could backfire. | The Day
Sleepmaxxing is everywhere. Connecticut doctors say it could backfire. Ever try taping your mouth before bed? What about slipping on an eye mask? Popping a magnesium supplement or sipping some tart cherry juice? Those are some of the suggestions some TikTokers recommend to optimize sleep in a viral trend known as sleepmaxxing, in which people try to maximize the amount and quality of sleep they get nightly. The hashtag sleepmaxxing has more than 100 million posts on TikTok, according to Vogue.
East Lyme boys' soccer caps a week on the plus side with 3-0 win over Old Lyme | The Day
Old Lyme — Austin Greeno, a junior for the East Lyme High School boys’ soccer team, was describing Saturday what it was like for the Vikings, 20-1-1 last season with a berth in the Class L state tournament semifinals, to lose 18 players from that roster. “I feel like it was a bit of panic between everybody on the team,” Greeno said. “Because we have no idea how it’s going to go, but I think we settled in pretty well. “It’s a lot more coaching.
Dan Hurley says UConn won't schedule teams with G League players in non-conference | The Day
Dan Hurley says UConn won't schedule teams with G League players in non-conference Dan Hurley took quite a fearless approach in crafting this season's UConn men's basketball non-conference schedule, which includes four of the top five teams from last year's KenPom efficiency ratings.
Yankees to face Rays without Aaron Judge as star not on ALDS roster | The Day
St. Petersburg, Fla. — The verdict on the ALDS: The Yankees will be without Aaron Judge. The star slugger, who has been dealing with a soleus strain in his right calf since mid-September, was left off the roster for the start of the series against the Tampa Rays. The club released the roster Saturday morning, ahead of Game 1. There was some hope he could pinch hit when the series shifts to New York for Games 3 and 4, but the Yankees ultimately opted against it.
Coast Guard searching for plane with 6 aboard that lost contact on a trip from Bermuda to Boston | The Day
Coast Guard searching for plane with 6 aboard that lost contact on a trip from Bermuda to Boston NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — An air ambulance vanished over the Atlantic early Saturday with six people aboard while flying from Bermuda to Boston, triggering a search by air and sea in the waters off Nantucket. Air traffic control audio posted by LiveATC.net offered a fragmentary and troubling glimpse of the flight’s final communications. “Roger, you said you’re coming in blind.
Amari Odom's 5 TDs and 2-point conversion help Syracuse survive UConn 42-41 in overtime | The Day
Amari Odom's 5 TDs and 2-point conversion help Syracuse survive UConn 42-41 in overtime East Hartford — Amari Odom's fifth touchdown of the game and successful two-point conversion run on the final play of overtime lifted the Syracuse Orange to a 42-41 win over UConn on Saturday. UConn had scored 27 consecutive points and had a chance to win the game with a fourth-down stop.
What's Going On: Resourcefulness of entrepreneurs needed today | The Day
This is a story of two entrepreneurs, one of whom is a well-known name in the business world while the other is on a mission to improve the lives of U.S. veterans. They both are combining entrepreneurship with a mission to help other people, a mix that is not so uncommon among those creating new businesses. After all, the key to entrepreneurship is solving other people's problems, whether it's improving the job prospects of retiring service people or developing a more flavorful beer.
Gabby Williams helps lead second-year Valkyries into WNBA semifinals against defending champion Aces | The Day
Gabby Williams helps lead second-year Valkyries into WNBA semifinals against defending champion Aces San Francisco — A year ago, the Golden State Valkyries made history by reaching the playoffs as an expansion team, then had to host their only home game nearly 50 miles away because Chase Center had been booked before they even existed by the Laver Cup tennis showcase. They wound up losing to the Minnesota Lynx by one point.
Casey Jarvis holes out for eagle and builds a two-shot lead in the Dunhill Links | The Day
St. Andrews, Scotland — Casey Jarvis of South Africa holed out for eagle on his first hole and used the brilliant start to post a 7-under 65 on the Old Course on Saturday, giving him a two-shot lead in the Dunhill Links Championship as he goes for his third European tour title of the year. Jarvis played bogey-free on a breezy day at the home of golf, and didn't make a birdie putt longer than 6 feet in keeping his distance against the field. Jarvis was at 18-under 198.
New York Liberty face the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals | The Day
New York — Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty have been in this spot often in the last few seasons. New York will be making its third appearance in the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs in the past four years when the Liberty play the Atlanta Dream on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five series. “Experience in the playoffs definitely matters,” Stewart said Friday before practice.
Dr. I: On Mike Emery's snub, a non-suspension and other thoughts | The Day
Dr. I: On Mike Emery's snub, a non-suspension and other thoughts Idle Thoughts, while waiting for Willson Contreras to finish his home run trot, the resurgence of J.J. McCarthy and for it to stop raining on football Fridays: • Dr. Idle, Dr. I to his close friends, once again read with dismay that another Fitch High Hall of Fame class has been selected … without Mike Emery. Seriously. Did the guy pop a few wheelies on somebody’s front lawn?
Day to host live stream debates this month | The Day
For most of The Day's history, when we wanted to host a political debate, we had to secure a venue such as the Garde Arts Center, distribute tickets and hope for good weather. But with our new location on State Street, which has a video studio, we have decided to bring the debates here. We already use the studio for programming related to our Game Day coverage of local high school sports. So extending that to the news department seemed only natural.
Community Bulletin Board for Oct. 4, 2026 | The Day
Community Bulletin Board for Oct. 4, 2026 Norwich museum hosts beverages of Revolution The Leffingwell House Museum at 348 Washington St. in Norwich will look at the "Beverages that Fueled the Revolution" on Saturday, Oct. 10, 11-3 p.m. The Pewter Pot Fine Spiced Chocolate & the Wedges of Time will take you on a journey to learn about the history and the making of the beverages that fueled the Revolution.
New London council to again discuss hiring veteran Ocean Beach Park manager | The Day
New London — The City Council on Monday will again discuss a proposal to keep longtime Ocean Beach Park supervisor David Sugrue on the job for another year — but this time as a consultant for the city-owned venue. The proposal is different than one discussed during a Sept.
Is paid on-street parking a solution for downtown Mystic? | The Day
Mystic — Stonington First Selectman Bill Middleton said the primary motivation behind implementing paid on-street parking in downtown Mystic is behavior management. He said one issue is employees and merchants taking up parking spaces that would otherwise be available to visitors. Paid on-street parking would encourage more efficient use of parking away from the downtown center. Middleton said Stonington would ideally roll out paid on-street parking on the Stonington side of Mystic next year.
Mystery thriller movie with local roots set to film in Putnam next year | The Day
Putnam — A local author is bringing her psychological thriller to life with the creation of an independent feature film that is set to begin shooting in Putnam next year. “Grabtown,” written by Sarah Blanchard, is a thriller that brings together multigenerational storylines to uncover a murder mystery in a small town. The fictional Connecticut town is called Winslow, but Blanchard, a Putnam native, said the town is modeled after Putnam.
Montville comedy show to raise funds for baby diapers, adult briefs | The Day
Montville — Tara Crossley of Oakdale, first donated baby diapers to the town Senior and Social Services Department after she suffered a miscarriage about 15 years ago. "I just had some extra to donate to social services, and some of that was diapers," she said. "I brought it over and they told me nobody ever donates diapers, and that I had just missed somebody who really needed them." That's when Crossley, local Realtor, said she saw an easy opportunity to do something good for her town.
Frustrated plea by New London ACO leads to 'insane' show of generosity | The Day
New London — “Animal welfare professionals are tired.” That admission prefaced a Sept. 24 Facebook post by New London Animal Control Officer Tonya Kloiber in which she lamented the lack of pet adopters at a time when animal surrenders, abandonments and cruelty cases are straining her department’s food stores. That post, within hours, also led to an outpouring of donations that were still trickling a week later.
Coast Guard searches for air ambulance flight missing en route to Boston | The Day
NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — A plane with six people aboard lost contact during a flight from Bermuda to Boston, and the U.S. Coast Guard said it was searching Saturday for the missing aircraft off the coast of Nantucket. The Canadian-registered air ambulance jet had four crew members and two passengers aboard when it departed Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport overnight for the flight to Massachusetts, according to a statement from the Bermuda airport's operator, Skyport.
Inside LA's new Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts: So many stories to tell | The Day
Anaheim, Calif. — In the shade of the Lucas Plaza, it’s quiet on a recent day before the Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts opened to the public on Sept. 22, realizing George Lucas and Mellody Hobson’s long-awaited dream. There are wonderful museums, large and small, across Southern California.
Fire leads to evacuation, early dismissal at St. Bernard | The Day
Fire leads to evacuation, early dismissal at St. Bernard Montville — A fire on Friday forced the evacuation and early dismissal at St. Bernard School. The fire was reported shortly before 9 a.m. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the school’s admissions office, though fire officials said smoke made its way into other areas of the school. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Montville Fire Marshal’s Office.
Jacoby Brissett and Jameis Winston meet as starting QBs as the Cardinals visit the Giants | The Day
Jacoby Brissett and Jameis Winston meet as starting QBs as the Cardinals visit the Giants East Rutherford, N.J. — Jacoby Brissett and Jameis Winston go way back to their college days more than a decade ago. Brissett's best friend, Nick O'Leary, played tight end at Florida State with Winston, and the two have stayed in touch over the years. “Somebody like that I always root for — besides this weekend — and have a ton of respect for him,” Brissett said.
Prime's 'Reacher' spinoff packs plenty of its own punch | The Day
We live in a world of spinoffs — just thinking of all the versions of “Yellowstone” makes me dizzy — and it’s always a gamble if we’re going to get another “Better Call Saul” or another “Joey.” Thankfully, “Neagley,” the spinoff of Prime Video’s “Reacher” series, is far closer to the former: It blends the best parts of “Reacher” with a clever handful of fresh ideas, creating something both familiar and fantastic all on its own.
Allen seeks to put sloppy play behind him as Bills host turnover-prone Maye and the Patriots | The Day
Allen seeks to put sloppy play behind him as Bills host turnover-prone Maye and the Patriots Orchard Park, N.Y. — Win or lose, Josh Allen has displayed a consistent knack for putting a sloppy performance behind him. It’s reflected in the smile and cheery “How’s everybody doing?” greeting the Bills quarterback opens each of his weekly news conferences with. And it bears out in the numbers: the ninth-year player has never lost more than two straight starts and holds a 30-8 record following a loss.
Takeaways from the AP's analysis on the fundamental flaws in the national flood insurance program | The Day
Takeaways from the AP's analysis on the fundamental flaws in the national flood insurance program WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s flood insurance program struggles to balance affordability, flood protection and cost to taxpayers, leaving millions vulnerable at a time when climate change is driving flood risk higher.
The Buzz: TLGV moving headquarters to Ashford | The Day
The Last Green Valley, Inc. is moving its headquarters from Main Street in Danielson to the historic Church Farm at 396 Mansfield Road in Ashford, and it's celebrating with a Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at its new building. The TLGV office closed Sept. 28 to Oct. 2 during the transition and will be ready to welcome visitors at Church Farm by Tuesday, Oct. 6. The Church Farm property is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Connecticut shouldn't punish former offenders so much | The Day
Connecticut coddles many criminals. Someone may be convicted of a half-dozen or more offenses in separate incidents over a period of years and still not be locked up at all, much less be deemed incorrigible and locked up for good. Despite all the prattling done by the state's liberal politicians about guns, at last count most gun crime charges were being plea-bargained away in favor of guilty pleas to charges like robbery and assault, crimes that are mistakenly considered more serious.
Smart, hard-working, plays well with others | The Day
Anne Santoro is running for state Representative in the 37th District representing East Lyme, Montville and Salem. Anne is a graduate of Stanford University and UConn School of Law. She is an attorney that has practiced municipal and business law along with an exemplary public service record serving East Lyme as our Deputy First Selectman, the Board of Finance, Chairperson of the ARPA Subcommittee and more.
Editorial Cartoon - Oct. 3, 2026 | The Day
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AI needs checks and balances, not just responsible leaders | The Day
The guest editorial “We need responsible leadership on AI” identifies the central danger: artificial intelligence is developing too rapidly and is too consequential to rely on voluntary restraint by technology companies. But responsible leadership is not enough. James Madison’s answer to concentrated political power was not to hope for responsible leaders. It was to divide power and make institutions check one another. AI governance should follow the same principle.
Berke for Region 18 Board of Education | The Day
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, voters in Lyme and Old Lyme will fill a seat on the Region 18 Board of Education in a special election. I urge them to vote for Devin Berke. Much of the board's most important work is financial: approving the district's budget, deciding how much it keeps in reserve and planning for the upkeep of our school buildings. Devin brings exactly the skills that work requires, with six years in accounting and a background in project management and construction.
An offensive onslaught as Waterford beats Stonington 60-42 | The Day
Stonington — It was late in Friday night’s game when Waterford junior Robert Sommers was tackled at the Stonington 2-yard line after a 56-yard run. It was the rare time either team stopped a big play. The Waterford football team remain unbeaten on Friday night in the most absurd of ways. Junior Chase Nolda threw for 333 yards and five touchdowns as Waterford beat Stonington 60-42 in a defensive coordinator’s nightmare and an offensive coordinator’s fever dream.
New London goes to 4-0, defeating stubborn Montville/St. Bernard | The Day
New London goes to 4-0, defeating stubborn Montville/St. Bernard New London — Most of this season, the local high school football narrative has been about New London. That’s what happens when an eight-time state champion comes back to coach and the Whalers score nearly 200 points in their first three games. But Friday night was as much about Montville/St. Bernard, a decisive underdog coming into the game, but a team commanding respect after it.
High school roundup: Wheeler boys' soccer remains unbeaten in ECC Division IV | The Day
North Stonington — The Wheeler High School boys' soccer team defeated Putnam 3-1 Friday to remain unbeaten in Eastern Connecticut Conference Division IV at 4-0. Carter Pappas had a goal and an assist for the Lions (5-1-3 overall) and Jack Signor and Luke Noonan also scored. Lexiel Picart scored and Logan Walker made 15 saves for Putnam (0-10, 0-6). In other games: • St. Bernard won its annual ALS Cup game against Montville 2-0 in ECC Division III.
First hearing held on Amazon distribution center plan for Norwich | The Day
Norwich — The Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission did not take any action Thursday on permit applications by Bluewater Property Group — the developer of the 1.1 million-square-foot Amazon distribution center proposed for the Occum Industrial Center. The action came after a more than three-hour meeting, which featured a presentation from the Bluewater team followed by a public hearing in which residents and their expert spoke against the plan and asked questions.
G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar | The Day
G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar Washington — The Group of Seven wealthy democracies said Friday that they plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products in the coming weeks, starting with “substantial” amounts of diesel after the fuel recently hit record high prices in the United States.
Christa Pike on a ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, attorneys say | The Day
Christa Pike on a ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, attorneys say Christa Pike was placed on a ventilator and remained unconscious in a hospital in the hours after her failed execution in Tennessee, her attorneys said in a court filing Friday. Hospital staff, her lawyers said, were working to save Pike’s life and as of late Thursday were trying to clear the two doses of the drug that the state uses to execute prisoners.
Alabama man put to death for the murder of a 5-year-old girl in last of 3 U.S. executions in a day | The Day
Alabama man put to death for the murder of a 5-year-old girl in last of 3 U.S. executions in a day Tennessee and Oklahoma put inmates to death within 30 minutes of each other Thursday and Alabama followed suit hours later as U.S. states executed three men by lethal injection in one day for the first time since 2010. The Tennessee man was executed for killing a maid at a motel in 1985 and the Oklahoma man for killing his girlfriend in 2003.
Figures and Dobson trade jabs in testy debate, Here are the key takeaways
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Congressional hopefuls Shomari Figures and Caroleene Dobson clashed in a contentious debate Thursday, exchanging verbal jabs over each other's background and sparring over abortion, immigration and the economy. Figures, a Democrat, and Dobson, a Republican, are running to represent Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. The open seat has drawn a heated November contest after it was reshaped following a lengthy redistricting battle.
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