/news/new-london-county New London County en-US Copyright Sat, 23 Aug 2025 16:02:42 GMT /news/2025-08-23/revolution-offshore-wind-stop-order-trump Work on Revolution Wind was ordered stopped even though the project is 80% complete. Sat, 23 Aug 2025 16:02:42 GMT /news/2025-08-23/revolution-offshore-wind-stop-order-trump Jan Ellen Spiegel / CT Mirror /news/2025-07-18/groton-considers-housing-boost-to-accommodate-naval-submarine-base-and-electric-boat-employees Groton is in need of about 6,000 more homes to meet demand as Electric Boat and the Naval Sub base increase staff. A new study will look at building housing for middle-income families. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:17:01 GMT /news/2025-07-18/groton-considers-housing-boost-to-accommodate-naval-submarine-base-and-electric-boat-employees Abigail Brone /news/2025-05-30/new-london-shelter-remains-positive-amid-ct-homelessness-crisis-after-20-years-helping-others The New London Homeless Hospitality Center is now celebrating 20 years of helping unhoused individuals in the community find homes, jobs and safety. The center employees and those who they assist are trying to remain positive amid ºÚÁÏÐÂÎÅ’s rise in homelessness. Fri, 30 May 2025 18:12:56 GMT /news/2025-05-30/new-london-shelter-remains-positive-amid-ct-homelessness-crisis-after-20-years-helping-others Abigail Brone /news/2025-04-25/wrongful-detentions-ct-activists-teach-immigrants-constitutional-rights-with-know-your-rights-training Immigration attorneys and activists get creative with Know Your Rights trainings, as they say residents need to know when their rights might be violated and how to prove it. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:06:42 GMT /news/2025-04-25/wrongful-detentions-ct-activists-teach-immigrants-constitutional-rights-with-know-your-rights-training Daniela Doncel /news/2025-03-18/federal-job-cuts-funding-cuts-workers-ct-reaction The Trump administration’s shakeup of the federal government is sending shockwaves throughout ºÚÁÏÐÂÎÅ, from workers to elected officials to nonprofits. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:48:40 GMT /news/2025-03-18/federal-job-cuts-funding-cuts-workers-ct-reaction Terell Wright /news/2024-12-13/defense-bill-includes-incremental-funding-for-a-second-submarine-in-ct Congress’ defense policy bill will give its annual boost to ºÚÁÏÐÂÎÅ’s defense contractors, suppliers and workforce, including the authorization of full funding for a Virginia-class submarine and partial funding for a second after disputes this year over procurement amid production delays and federal budget caps. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:05:01 GMT /news/2024-12-13/defense-bill-includes-incremental-funding-for-a-second-submarine-in-ct Lisa Hagen /news/2024-11-15/holiday-help-extended-to-military-families-in-groton Groton military advocates and Operation Homefront, a non-profit, gave 175 military families holiday meal kits and gifts as part of their holiday gift drive. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:44:31 GMT /news/2024-11-15/holiday-help-extended-to-military-families-in-groton Eddy Martinez /news/2024-11-04/ct-immigrants-immigration-new-london-business-haiti-peru-latinos New London has become a haven for entrepreneurial immigrants. The southeastern ºÚÁÏÐÂÎÅ city says its post-Covid comeback is largely driven by immigrants opening businesses and filling once-closed storefronts. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:58:36 GMT /news/2024-11-04/ct-immigrants-immigration-new-london-business-haiti-peru-latinos Terell Wright /news/2024-10-16/new-london-affordable-housing-expansion-to-be-ready-next-fall The Bayonet Street apartment building will have a total of 64 units, with the majority reserved for residents in need of housing assistance, with a batch reserved for adults with intellectual disabilities. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:57:23 GMT /news/2024-10-16/new-london-affordable-housing-expansion-to-be-ready-next-fall Abigail Brone /news/2024-10-11/ct-2nd-district-congress-joe-courtney-mike-france The rematch is in the 2nd Congressional district, which represents eastern ºÚÁÏÐÂÎÅ and includes many of the state’s defense contractors. In 2022, U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney bested challenger Mike France by a double-digit margin. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:41:03 GMT /news/2024-10-11/ct-2nd-district-congress-joe-courtney-mike-france Lisa Hagen