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Lebanon · Education · 10/15/2026

Lyman Memorial welding pathway brings trades training to Lebanon students

The district’s October update confirms current welding students and a September 29 ribbon-cutting, following summer preparations backed by industry and education partners.

Voluntown · Local · 10/15/2026

Voluntown seeks bids for village-center sidewalks

Town documents anticipate an April 2027 start for the Shetucket Turnpike and Beach Pond Road project. Bids are due November 12.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/15/2026

Connecticut raises electric-vehicle rebate to $1,500

The CHEAPR increase takes effect October 15. Qualifying buyers can combine it with Rebate+ assistance, but new-vehicle vouchers require approval before purchase.

Coventry · Police & Fire · 10/15/2026

Route 44 reopens after Coventry crash

Coventry police say Boston Turnpike is back open after Thursday morning’s crash near Richmond Road. Earlier transport details remain attributed to WFSB.

Plainfield · Police & Fire · 10/15/2026

Florida man charged in Plainfield school payroll-diversion attempt

WINY reports that Plainfield police brought a suspect back from Florida Wednesday after investigating an alleged request to redirect a school employee’s direct deposit.

North Stonington · Local · 10/15/2026

North Stonington shifts economic development seats to appointments

An ordinance effective October 15 puts commission appointments with the Board of Selectmen while retaining term lengths and political-balance limits.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/15/2026

I-91 exit-renumbering project set to begin Thursday

CTDOT plans new highway signs from New Haven to the Massachusetts line, with temporary lane closures and old-number markers to help drivers adjust.

Mansfield · Sports · 10/15/2026

E.O. Smith’s White leads local runners at Wickham

Gabriel White won the October 10 Boys Medium race, ahead of Ellington’s Alexander Bianchi; Fitch and Rockville runners also placed in the top five.

Somers · Local · 10/15/2026

Somers seeks new path for mill site after housing proposal stalls

A September town update says Winn withdrew its conceptual housing plan; cleanup funding and a replacement development partner remain unresolved.

Ashford · Local · 10/15/2026

Ashford to vote on taking over Lake Woods Lane

An October 19 town meeting will consider accepting the road and drainage structures, and fill a finance-board alternate vacancy.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/15/2026

Connecticut seeks input on proposed career-pathways overhaul

Comments close October 17 on a nonbinding draft covering career preparation, credentials and work-based learning.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/15/2026

Connecticut teachers report growing struggle with chapter books

A survey of 113 educators points to reading-stamina concerns, but does not establish why students are struggling.

Mansfield · Sports · 10/15/2026

UConn volleyball takes first Big East win into two-match road trip

The Huskies beat Seton Hall in four sets October 10 and now face Butler and Xavier away from Storrs.

Groton · Local · 10/14/2026

Groton Mystic Falcons host Sunday trunk-or-treat

The October 18 event runs from 2–5 p.m. at 1 Harry Day Drive in Groton. Entry requires one canned good.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/14/2026

Connecticut prison doctor placed on administrative leave

DOC’s response carried by WFSB and CT Mirror confirms a review following a watchdog investigation. Administrative leave is not a finding of liability.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/14/2026

Lamont leads Fazio by 20 points in new Connecticut poll

Quinnipiac’s October 14 survey puts Lamont at 58% and Fazio at 38%. It measures statewide likely voters, not election results.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/14/2026

UConn and Southern open fee-free application windows October 15

Eligible Connecticut applicants can save $80 at UConn or $50 at Southern. The universities have different eligibility rules and closing dates.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/14/2026

Connecticut osprey nesting results raise food-supply concerns

Preliminary 2026 figures reported by Westport Journal show fewer young birds per breeding pair. Fisheries records and earlier state data provide context, not proof of a single cause.

Mansfield · Police & Fire · 10/14/2026

State police accuse Mansfield driver of 95 mph on 30-mph stretch of Route 44

A Troop C release describes Tuesday's stop near Bonemill Road, two charges and an October 27 arraignment.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/14/2026

Gale watch covers Block Island Sound Friday evening through Saturday

The weekend gale watch remains in place; an overnight NWS update revises seas and adds Friday small-craft advisories for ocean waters south of Long Island.