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BusinessGENERIC FILE PHOTONew London / Business
Connecticut leaders oppose the federal request to revisit Revolution Wind’s approval. The governor’s original statement confirms their response; no new cancellation ruling is verified.
Police & FireSTORY PHOTONew London / Police & Fire
Police identify Richard Rowell Jr. as the victim of Wednesday’s Garfield Avenue shooting. Detectives are seeking information from the public.
BusinessGENERIC FILE PHOTONew London / Business
Business brief: The Puerto Rican takeout restaurant’s own Facebook profile confirms the Shaw Street address and public phone number. A move or opening date has not been established.
CourtsGENERIC FILE PHOTONew London / Courts
Original DOJ announcement dates the sentence to June17; a September DEA posting repeats the outcome.
CourtsGENERIC FILE PHOTOWaterford / Courts
WFSB reports an October 13 bond increase and no-contact orders; the criminal charges remain allegations.
SportsGENERIC FILE PHOTONew London / Sports
The Whalers are 5–0 and ranked No. 10 in GameTimeCT’s October 12 poll after a 42–28 victory.
Police & FireGENERIC FILE PHOTONew London / Police & Fire
The dog was found safe inside the Chester Street shelter grounds; investigators are asking the public to help identify the person recorded early Monday.
Police & FireGENERIC FILE PHOTONew London / Police & Fire
An October 7 report attributes the stop and charges to state police; an October 20 court date was scheduled.
LocalGENERIC FILE PHOTOWaterford / Local
An October 12 report follows a summer rescue and the kitten’s adoption by Waterford resident Bobby Silva.
LocalGENERIC FILE PHOTONew London / Local
NBC Connecticut reports that federal agents arrested a Peru native on October 9 after an alleged attempt to flee; the available account leaves several procedural questions unanswered.
Police & FireGENERIC FILE PHOTONew London / Police & Fire
Police found an adult man with apparent gunshot wounds near Chappell Street and Griswold Court late October 8. No arrest, motive or current medical condition has been verified.
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