Claire Bessette

Derell Wilson, State Rep.of Norwich, chats with Valerie Gambrell, center, and her daughter, Natash, outside the polling station at John B. Stanton Elementary School in Norwich Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Dana Jensen/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints

Six-term veteran Democratic state Sen. Cathy Osten had an early lead with partial results from about half of the 10 towns that comprise the 19th state Senate district district Tuesday in her race agai...

Burned out bar at the Post 9452 Veterans of Foreign Wars in Preston Wednesday, August 31, 2022. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints Andrew Thomas, with Maynard Electric, works on lighting at Preston VFW 9452 Wednesday, June 26, 2024. The popular venue is reopening later this summer after a fire gutted the space almost two years ago. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints

The Rev. Thomas C. Burke, Jr. stands in front of the Preston City Congregational Church on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Burke started six months ago as pastor of the church that is celebrating its 325th anniversary this weekend. (Claire Bessette/The Day). Buy Photo Reprints

Norwich Free Academy social studies teacher Jessica Chapman, center, reacts to being honored with the Milken Educator Award during an assembly in the school’s gym Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Chapman is the only 2024 Connecticut recipient of the $25,000 cash award presented by the Milken Family Foundation in recognition of those around the country who are furthering excellence in education. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)

Norwich Free Academy social studies teacher Jessica Chapman, right, hugs Jane Foley, with the Milken Family Foundation, as she is honored with the Milken Educator Award during an assembly in the school’s gym Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2024. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints Norwich Free Academy social studies teacher Jessica Chapman, right, hugs state Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker after receiving the Milken Educator Award during an assembly in the school’s gym Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2024. Chapman is the only 2024 Connecticut recipient of the $25,000 cash award presented by the Milken Family Foundation in recognition of those around the country who are furthering excellence in education. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints

Nov. 16—NORWICH — The first year of Norwich Public Utilities' discount rate for low-income electricity customers exceeded the utility's expectations

Norwich ― These Guys Brewing Co. plans to celebrate its 10th anniversary next summer at its new home at the Marina at American Wharf as the new year-round tenant in the newly renovated marina restaura...

Local political and civic leaders on Thursday recalled former Gov. M. Jodi Rell for her compassion, grace, fairness and courage to take on the state’s top position at a time of crisis and distrust in ...

Christine Rockledge, left, author of two books on Norwich Hospital, and Steven DePolito, producer of a new documentary on Norwich Hospital, stand in front of the Lippit building on the grounds of the former Norwich Hospital. DePolito’s new documentary will premiere Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 at 6 p.m. on Comcast Norwich Public Access Channel 14. (Photo courtesy of Steven DePolito).The cover image for Steven DePolito’s new documentary on the history of Norwich Hospital. DePolito’s new documentary will premiere Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 at 6 p.m. on Comcast Norwich Public Access Channel 14. (Photo courtesy of Steven DePolito).