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Freelance town reporter covering the news in Stonington, CT one typo at a time.
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By a more than 2:1 margin, unaffiliated, democratically endorsed Bill Middleton beats out Robert Emory to replace Danielle Chesebrough as the First Selectman in Stonington.

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Middleton is new Stonington First Selectman
Middleton defeated Republican Robert Emery 4,068-1,826.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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Stonington High School was placed on lockdown this morning after reports of a student with a gun.

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Reports of gun at Stonington High School lead to lockdown
"Upon arrival and after an initial investigation, a SHS student was taken into custody. The investigation remains ongoing," Olson said.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Local officials said a Tuesday meeting to discuss reopening a North Water Street at-grade crossing with representatives from Amtrak was productive

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Stonington officials call Amtrak crossing meeting productive
Stonington officials are trying to get Amtrak to reopen an emergency at-grade crossing into the borough.
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September 17, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Local developer proposes Tech Center for Pawcatuck.

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Developer proposes technology center on former Pawcatuck cinema site
READCO of Old Lyme proposes to construct a four-story building with office, conference and research and development space on the former Hoyt's/Regal Cinema property.
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September 17, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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Bridge closure will require Stonington and Ledyard residents to detour until late spring

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September 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Residents in one Mystic neighborhood are running out of options to stop valet traffic from overrunning their neighborhood.

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Mystic neighborhood upset about hotel valet traffic almost out of options
Velvet Lane residents say up to 65 cars an hour park on their narrow road since the high-end Delamar Hotel opened earlier this year.
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September 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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A new restaurant choice featuring sustainable seafood, Mystic Fish Camp, is now open.

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Award winning chef opens Mystic Fish Camp
The East Main Street restaurant in the former Mystical Toys building offers a variety of locally sourced, sustainable seafood in a whimsical summer-camp themed space.
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August 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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READCO of Old Lyme, currently one year into the Pawcatuck Hoyts/ Regal Cinema property redevelopment project, just announced it purchased 11 more acres along Route 2.

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Developer of Pawcatuck movie theater site buys 11 more acres on Route 2
The purchase comes approximately one year into construction of a massive 232-unit mixed use project known as Stonington Village on the former Hoyt's/Regal Cinema property.
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August 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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The DOT expressed that they clearly understood public sentiment: current plan for Alpha Ave viaduct is ‘off the table.’

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Controversial Stonington viaduct plan 'off the table'
The meeting comes after public outcry over the DOT's plan to take private property in order to replace the only vehicular access to the borough.
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August 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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Two petitioning candidates to appear on Stonington ballot this year including finance board chair currently suing town over term limits

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Stonington finance chairman to run as petitioning candidate even though he could not serve
Tim O'Brien, who has sued the town over term limits, can run but can't serve if reelected, according to the Secretary of the State's office.
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August 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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Stonington’s Board of Finance wasn’t convinced of the immediate need for a third-party review of the CTDOT’s analysis of the Frank Turek Viaduct

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Stonington finance board hits pause on viaduct third-party review
The $60,000 request from First Selectman Danielle Chesebrough comes after a contentious public information meeting.
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August 13, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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A DOT public information session on the potential use of eminent domain in Stonington as part of a bridge plan went about as well as one might expect.

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Public says 'No' to Stonington bridge replacement plan
More than 200 people packed the auditorium of Stonington High School for a public information session on Thursday.
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August 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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A local non-profit has been reported to the state for potentially misusing charitable donations made thirty years ago.

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Stonington reports Denison Society to state over concerns its misused charitable funds
A 155-foot cell tower is now planned for society land that was intended to be preserved as open space.
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July 28, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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A new plan for the Alpha Avenue Viaduct came as a surprise to municipal leaders and property owners

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New plan for Stonington bridge blindsides residents and officials
Ahead of a July 31 public information session, the Department of Transportation quietly notified property owners last week of a plan for 85-year-old Frank Turek Viaduct, which substantially increases ...
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July 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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The chair of the town’s finance board has filed suit against the town clerk and town seeking to be placed on the ballot for a fourth term.

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Stonington Board of Finance chairman sues town over term limits
Board of Finance Chairman Timothy O'Brien and finance board member William Sternberg have sued the town after Town Clerk Sally Duplice notified O'Brien that he could not run for another term.
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July 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Stonington BOF faces public outcry over cuts to BOE budget

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Residents boo Stonington finance board member for suggesting more school cuts
At a contentious public hearing Tuesday, residents booed finance board member David Brown when he recommended cutting an additional $500,000 from the 2025-26 school budget.
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March 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Upscale restaurant opens in Mystic in the luxury boutique Delamar Mystic hotel

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Upscale coastal cuisine restaurant opens in Mystic
On the eastern bank of the Mystic River on Greenmanville Avenue, La Plage, French for 'the beach,' envelops diners in a relaxed, seaside environment that embraces the maritime history of the area.
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March 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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A developer is back for a second time with plans for the former Cows and Cones property in Gales Ferry

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Apartment plan for former Gales Ferry ice cream shop property is scaled back
Late last month, property owner and developer Klewin C R LLC of Old Lyme submitted a wetlands application proposing 278 units for the former Cows and Cones property.
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March 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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In Pawcatuck, work has begun to create a recreational area on a site known as the Circus Lot.

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March 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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K9 officer Ghost begins patrol in Stonington

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Stonington police adds second K-9 team
Stonington Police Department's newest K-9 officer, Ghost, has begun patrol with Officer Ryan Armstrong.
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January 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Stonington finance board rejects funding for charter reform, for now.

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Stonington Finance Board denies charter revision funding request, for now
The town is gearing up for a second round of charter revisions estimated to cost $48,500.
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January 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Drink too much coffee and eat too much chocolate? Well, they have compounds in them that are heart and brain healthy.

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Polyphenols: the natural chemicals that could give you a small waist, healthy heart and low blood pressure
Can the compound found in plants slow the ageing process and help tackle Alzheimer’s? Food writer Giulia Crouch finds out . . .
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January 5, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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New restaurant proposed near Whalers Inn in downtown Mystic

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Fish fry restaurant proposed for former Mystic toy store
The owners of the Whaler's Inn have proposed a new "fish camp" style restaurant.
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January 5, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Just finished Stephen King’s “Fairytale.”
The man is a master.
Can we normalize universities offering courses on his works?
I volunteer to teach some of them.

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January 5, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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After half a century of service to his nation and community, one Stonington man is finally retiring… in theory.

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