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Waterford · Elections · 10/14/2026

Waterford names four Election Day sites and Town Hall for early voting

The town lists November 3 polling locations by district and extended early-voting hours on October 27 and 29.

Bolton · Elections · 10/14/2026

Bolton voters face House District 8 or 55 races depending on their district

The official sample ballots distinguish two House contests and a common Senate District 4 race.

Salem · Elections · 10/14/2026

Salem’s November ballot has different House races in its two voting districts

District 1 votes in House District 34; District 2 votes in House District 37.

Willington · Elections · 10/14/2026

Willington ballot lists Senate District 35 and House District 53 contests

The official November sample ballot identifies local legislative and probate candidates.

Groton · Police & Fire · 10/14/2026

WINY reports Silver Alert for Groton teenager

Brief: The station’s Wednesday appeal directs information to Town of Groton police. Current official alert status has not been independently obtained.

Scotland · Local · 10/14/2026

Scotland receives $139,000 for school, library and Huntington Trust trail connections

The October 1 award supports planning, construction and maintenance. A route map and construction timetable were not established in the records reviewed.

Eastern CT · Sports · 10/14/2026

Connecticut Sun finish their local era with 95–81 win over Toronto

The September 24 result at Mohegan Sun Arena closes the team’s Connecticut chapter before the move to Houston.

Eastern CT · Sports · 10/14/2026

Revolution fall 3–0 to Seattle before Cincinnati trip

New England’s home defeat leaves the club at 14–10–4 ahead of its October 14 road match.

Eastern CT · Sports · 10/14/2026

WNBA moves Finals Game 3 to October 21 and adjusts Game 4 tipoff

Atlanta’s State Farm Arena will host both games against Golden State; the league has updated the viewing schedule.

Eastern CT · Sports · 10/14/2026

Reports: Celtics agree to two-year extension with Payton Pritchard

Boston.com attributes the $44.2 million deal to ESPN reporting, following a season of career highs for the guard.

Eastern CT · Sports · 10/14/2026

Allen’s late touchdown gives Jets a 17–12 win over Cleveland

New York’s defense recorded eight sacks as the Jets improved to 2–3 in wet conditions at home.

Eastern CT · Sports · 10/14/2026

Patriots host Jets October 18 in next regional NFL matchup

The official schedule lists a 1 p.m. Eastern start at Gillette Stadium after both teams won October 11.

Eastern CT · Sports · 10/14/2026

Maye accounts for five touchdowns as Patriots beat Raiders 45–17

New England improved to 3–2 with its biggest offensive yardage total of the season at Gillette Stadium.

Eastern CT · Elections · 10/14/2026

Connecticut registration deadline is October 16; same-day registration remains available

The state’s official guide explains registration deadlines, same-day options and where to find town ballots and voting locations for November 3.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/14/2026

East Hampton wiring checks follow possible power surge, WFSB reports

Brief: Town officials cited by WFSB say affected homes need inspections before restoration. The cause and damage remain under assessment.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/14/2026

CT Mirror reports Lamont spent $10.6 million, Fazio $9.6 million in third quarter

Brief: The July–September figures compare the same period. Public financing and self-funding give the campaigns different constraints.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/14/2026

Hayes and Shea differ on benefit cuts and tariffs in debate, CT Mirror reports

Brief: The October 13 congressional forum concerned western Connecticut’s 5th District; it is regional coverage, not an Eastern Connecticut district profile.

New London · Business · 10/14/2026

Federal lawyers seek new review of Revolution Wind approval, outlets report

The October 9 request concerns the 704-megawatt project with a New London assembly hub. No new cancellation ruling is verified.

Salem · Police & Fire · 10/14/2026

CTPoliceLive reports arrest following Salem campground complaint

The outlet reports two charges after an October 10 incident at Witch Meadow Lake Campground. Eastern CT News has not independently obtained the police or court record.

Putnam · Local · 10/14/2026

Putnam’s Bogdanski announces Justice of the Peace certification

A statement shared by WINY says the selectman is available to officiate Connecticut weddings; the appointment record has not been independently checked.