A Life Of Books, Boats, And Adventure: Longtime New London Teacher, Groton Man Remembered At 83 A Life Of Books, Boats, And Adventure: Longtime New London Teacher, Groton Man Remembered At 83 A Life Of Books, Boats, And Adventure: Longtime New London Teacher, Groton Man Remembered At 83
A Life Of Books, Boats, And Adventure: Longtime New London Teacher, Groton Man Remembered At 83 For more than 30 years, Christopher Andrews shaped young minds in classrooms. Outside school, he loved boats, books, and the waters near his Connecticut home. He died last month enjoying all of his favorite passions.  The 83-year-old former New London High School English teacher set out in his Bristol Skiff named "Bean Bag" on Mystic Harbor Sunday, Oct. 25, packing a biography of railroad tycoon Leland Stanford, his obituary said.  "Sometime after the full moon rose, he slipped into his final chapter and was found the next morning along the shore with his boat anchored nearb…

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CT Driver Cited After Fatally Injuring Horse Crossing Road; He Blames Sun's Glare CT Driver Cited After Fatally Injuring Horse Crossing Road; He Blames Sun's Glare CT Driver Cited After Fatally Injuring Horse Crossing Road; He Blames Sun's Glare
CT Driver Cited After Fatally Injuring Horse Crossing Road; He Blames Sun's Glare Police cited the 21-year-old Connecticut driver who struck a horse and rider in a markes crosswalk, leaving the animal so badly injured it had to be euthanized. He blamed the crash on blinding sunlight, a police report said. The Litchfield crash happened around 11:24 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, on Route 118 near East Litchfield Road, according to Connecticut State Police. The driver, a Torrington resident, was heading east when the vehicle struck the horse and rider as they legally crossed the road in a marked crosswalk. The driver told troopers he couldn't see them because of the sun's g…
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Randall England Dies: Versatile Performer Appeared On 'Dallas,' As Soap Villain Randall England, whose acting career took him from soap-opera villainy to portraying a US president onstage, has died at 75. England died surrounded by family, according to his obituary from Alternative Cremation & Funeral Service. E! News reported that he had esophageal cancer. His death on Friday, Sept. 25, was announced on Thursday, Nov. 11. Television viewers knew him as Jack Slater, the killer and jewel thief he portrayed on ABC’s “General Hospital” from November 1984 through June 1985. The role was one chapter in a career that crossed television, film, theater, modeling, and musi…
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Reality TV Star Arrested After Violent Fight Leaves Teen Dead A reality TV star known for life aboard luxury yachts has been arrested in Turkey after a store confrontation escalated into a fight that left a teenager dead, according to multiple reports. João Franco, 36, of Bravo’s “Below Deck” franchise, and his brother, Karlos Franco, were arrested following the altercation in Bodrum on Saturday, Nov. 7, TV Insider reported. The teenager, identified as a 17-year-old clothing store employee, suffered a head injury during the fight. He died at a hospital on Monday, Nov. 9. The brothers have denied hitting Koyabakan and told police they were attacked an…
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New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know A hacking tool marketed to cybercriminals promises a disturbing prize: access to private Gmail messages that supposedly survives a password change. Cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock is investigating Remus Stealer, whose developers advertise a mailbox-access feature through a $1,000 monthly subscription. The feature targets accounts accessed through infected devices. Screenshots supplied to researchers show a searchable inbox displaying messages, senders, and timestamps. The seller also advertises the ability to intercept email verification codes and share mailbox access with other operators. …

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CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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Ex-Border Patrol Chief Who Cited Nazi General As Inspiration Headed To Rutgers, Protest Planned A controversial former U.S. Border Patrol commander is headed to Rutgers University, where a protest is planned ahead of his appearance. Greg Bovino is scheduled to appear at the Douglass Student Center's Trayes Hall B in New Brunswick at 100 George St., on Monday, Nov. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., according to event information.  A "Peaceful Press Conference & Rally" is planned for 5 p.m. An event flyer features the message "ICE DHS & GEO OUT OF R school!" and logos for Rutgers Young Democratic Socialists of America, ICE Out of New Jersey, and other advocacy groups. Rutgers Republic…

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Major Service Changes Could Be Coming, USPS Warns: What To Know Now Your mail delivery and neighborhood post office could face major changes as the US Postal Service warns that its financial crisis demands help from Congress. The agency reported a $6.5 billion annual loss on Tuesday, Nov. 10, despite higher revenue and cost-cutting efforts, according to its financial announcement. Postmaster General David Steiner warned that options without congressional help could include post office closures, slower delivery, reduced marketing-mail service, and reconsideration of six-day delivery, according to Politico. Those are potential changes, rather than an announce…

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Major Service Changes Could Be Coming, USPS Warns: What To Know Now Your mail delivery and neighborhood post office could face major changes as the US Postal Service warns that its financial crisis demands help from Congress. The agency reported a $6.5 billion annual loss on Tuesday, Nov. 10, despite higher revenue and cost-cutting efforts, according to its financial announcement. Postmaster General David Steiner warned that options without congressional help could include post office closures, slower delivery, reduced marketing-mail service, and reconsideration of six-day delivery, according to Politico. Those are potential changes, rather than an announce…

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Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday bargains can come with a hidden cost, and scammers are counting on the seasonal rush to keep shoppers from looking closely. The FBI and Better Business Bureau warn that fraudulent offers, urgent messages, and convincing impersonators can put money and personal information at risk. The FBI says non-payment and non-delivery scams caused more than $503 million in reported losses in 2025. Those figures cover the full year, not just holiday shopping. In non-delivery scams, buyers pay for merchandise that never arrives. Non-payment scams target sellers who ship goods but never receive pa…