Eastern Connecticut
New London — Federal money is aiding the city fire department in taking preventative measures against cancer rates, as well as training for technical rescues in anticipation of upcoming work under the Gold Star Memorial Bridge.
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney announced the department was awarded a $251,799 grant from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The city is contributing $25,179.
Santiago "Santi" Rodriguez, a 14-year-old New London boy who loves soccer and basketball, is a healthy high school sophomore thanks to research and treatment by the National Institutes of Health.
But the NIH researchers' effort to learn from the young man and his mother through after his participation in an experimental treatment program is at risk. His father, an immigrant from Colombia, faces deportation, two members of Connecticut's congressional delegation said Tuesday.
New London — The Women's Business Development Council has held events and programs in a lot of Connecticut communities, but CEO Fran Pastore said she has never had the kind of reception she's had in New London.
Support was evident on Wednesday afternoon, when dozens of elected officials and business leaders — both local and from across the state — packed into the sweltering offices of the new Women's Business Center on the fourth floor of 300 State St.
After a six-week cross-country motorcycle ride, Andover resident Gerry Wright has more than mileage to show for his effort.
Wright rode more than 10,000 miles throughout May and June to raise awareness of the diseases many veterans suffer from because of their exposure to Agent Orange during their service in the Vietnam War.
If you are a tax preparer in northcentral Connecticut and would like to learn more about the webinar tomorrow afternoon, please contact the Norwich district office at 860-886-0139.
What: Webinar for tax preparers to learn more about the Casulty Loss Deduciton for frumbling foundation repairs.
When: Monday, May14, 2018 at 10:00 AM
Norwich Office
55 Main Street, Suite 250
Norwich, CT 06360
Phone: (860) 886-0139
Fax: (860) 886-2974