UConn’s trip is worthwhile Sep 20, 2009
Hartwick 22, Norwich 7 - Brian Radley connected with wide receiver Noah Koreman for two touchdowns and Tosh DeMulder rushed for two scores as the Hawks (3-0) scored 22 unanswered points in the second half to beat the Cadets in Oneonta, N.Y.. WPI 52, Becker 0 - Quarterbacks Mike Swanton (two TDs) and Pat McAuley (one TD) combined for 174 yards rushing, Ernie Mello rushed for three more scores, and the visiting Engineers (3-0) pitched their second consecutive shutout. (Boston Globe)
Skate park to open this weekend Sep 18, 2009
The ribbon-cutting event will be held by the Mansfield Park and Recreations Department, and is sponsored by Worship Skateboards of Norwich, CT and CT BMX of Danielson, CT.. The free event will feature live music as well as a demo provided by Worship's pro-skaters. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Two Charged With Cheating At Casino Sep 16, 2009
They are scheduled to appear in Norwich Superior Court on Oct. 1 ... Information from: Norwich Bulletin, http://www. (FOX61, CT)
Lawyer fights online legal referrals Sep 14, 2009
- A Norwich bankruptcy lawyer, Zenas Zelotes, has filed more than 550 ethics complaints in 47 states, possibly setting the stage for a major change in how legal services are marketed online. He claims improper referrals are being made through Internet sites run by Attorneys Inc. of Chicago. (Boston Globe)
Curry stopped short at finish Sep 13, 2009
St. Lawrence 21, Norwich 17 - The Saints blew a 14-0 lead in Northfield, Vt ... Norwich freshman James McFadden had 100 yards on 11 carries, including a 66-yard run that enabled the Cadets to tie the score at 14 just before the half. (Boston Globe)
This weekend's N.E. games Sep 11, 2009
ST. LAWRENCE at NORWICH What a start for frosh James McFadden: 240 all-purpose yards, including 143 on the ground with three TDs. SPRINGFIELD at KING S (Pa. (Boston Globe)
Man Wounded In Shooting At Ledyard House Party Sep 7, 2009
LEDYARD - A Norwich man was in critical condition after being shot several times at a house party in Ledyard early Saturday, police said. Elison Canuto was taken by friends from a party at 3 Ann Wampey Road to the William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich at about 12:45 a.m Saturday. (FOX61, CT)
Schools see smallest group of new teachers in years Sep 4, 2009
She also taught kindergarten and first grade in Norwich and was the K-5 reading consultant team leader in East Hampton. The district has been searching for a replacement principal at Charles Wright since David Welch left two years ago. (Wethersfield Post, CT)
Police Arrest 2 After Spatula Fight In State Park Aug 29, 2009
Eaton treated for a head wound at the William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich. Both men were arraigned Thursday in court. (FOX61, CT)
Waller of '60s pop duo Peter and Gordon dies at 64 Aug 28, 2009
Waller died Friday at The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut, nursing supervisor Nity Oris confirmed Monday. The duo's Web site says Waller went into cardiac arrest Thursday. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Schools playing it safe Aug 25, 2009
The death of a Norwich Free Academy athlete prompts passage of a law requiring defibrillators in Conn. schools. (Westerly Sun, RI)
MMLN Mejia Maneuvers Through Defenders Aug 23, 2009
By PublisherDate: Aug 22, 2009 NORWICH, CT - On Saturday night, right-hander Jenrry Mejia made his third start since returning from the disabled list. He went deeper than his previous two starts and looked more comfortable with his game in rhythm as he kept the Connecticut Defenders at bay for four-plus innings. (NY Mets, TheInsiders.com)
Football results worldwide Aug 17, 2009
English Div 3: Brentford 0 Brighton 0, Colchester 2 Yeovil 1, Exeter 1 Norwich 1, Hartlepool 0 Charlton 2, Huddersfield 3 Southampton 1, Leyton Orient 1 Oldham 2, Millwall 0 Carlisle 0, Stockport 0 Bristol Rovers 2, Swindon 0 Milton Keynes Dons 0, Tranmere 4 Gillingham 2, Walsall 2 Southend 2, Wycombe 0 Leeds 1. English Div 4: Accrington 1 Lincoln 0, Barnet 2 Shrewsbury 2, Bournemouth 1 Rotherham 0, Bradford 0 Port Vale 0, Burton Albion 5 Morecambe 2, Chesterfield 1 Northampton 0, Dagenham and... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Cops: Colchester Man Was Making Bombs Aug 5, 2009
Police also seized a camera memory card containing video of Walker igniting an incendiary device and found a part of a model rocket kit that could act as a remote detonator, the Norwich Bulletin reported. Walker is next due in Norwich Superior Court on Aug. 14. (FOX61, CT)
Sun Belt Dominates First Half 2009 Foreclosure Rankings but Unemployment-Related Foreclosures May Be Spreading Jul 30, 2009
41 140 Norwich- New London, CT Total 574 0. 49 203 -24. (PR Newswire)
Owners Allowed To Drop Off Exotic Pets, No Questions Asked Jul 27, 2009
"We had called all over to zoos, trying to find a place for our two tortoises Spike and Spot," Andrew Bowie of Norwich said after he and his wife, Marie, dropped off the tortoises, each of which were the size of a quarter when the couple acquired them years ago. The turtles, which could live another 80 years, are now the size of hubcaps and have outgrown the largest enclosures their owners can find. (FOX61, CT)
UConn and College Sports Fans Cheer - ESPNU On Comcast Is Here Jul 21, 2009
In the towns of Bozrah, Colchester, East Haddam, Franklin, Haddam Neck, Lisbon, Lyme, Norwich, Old Lyme, Preston, Salem and Sprague, on Channel 178; and. In the towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Oxford, Plymouth, Prospect, Seymour, Shelton, Waterbury and Wolcott, on Channel 154. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Gordon Waller of Peter and Gordon dies Jul 21, 2009
Waller died Friday at The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Conn. nursing supervisor Nity Oris confirmed Monday. (MSNBC -- News)
Norwich Looking For The Driver In Hit And Run Accident Jul 15, 2009
NORWICH - A man is in critical condition after he was in a hit and run accident in Norwich ... Anyone with any information is asked to call Norwich police at (860)886-5561. (FOX61, CT)
13 Displaced After Norwich Apartment Fire Jul 8, 2009
A fire destroys a multi family home in Norwich (Earl Glazier Fox 61 / July 7, 2009) ... At 2 a.m., fire crews arrived to a three-story apartment complex at 70 Union St. in Norwich. (FOX61, CT)
Maine Man Rejects Deal In Fatal Norwich Accident Jul 3, 2009
NORWICH - Court records show that a 57-year-old Maine man charged in a fatal motorcycle accident in Connecticut has rejected a plea deal. Eugene Parsons of Garland, Maine, is charged with manslaughter in connection with an accident in July 2008 that claimed the life of a Norwich motorcyclist ... Police say Parsons was drunk when he ran through a red light at the intersection of Route 2 and Harland Road in Norwich and struck a motorcycle driven by 47-year-old Alan Begin. (FOX61, CT)
Hughes flourishing in new relief role Jul 1, 2009
Westhill's season ended with a 4-3 loss against Norwich Free Academy in the second round of the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Class LL Tournament, after its previously successful protest was overruled. The Fordham Prep baseball team will take part in the Yankees' "Field of Dreams" program on Wednesday, having won the CHSAA Class A City Championship, overcoming five consecutive elimination games. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Retirement Living TV Rolls Out On Comcast Systems In New England Jun 28, 2009
The network, which announced in January, launched in Connecticut in the Hartford, New Haven, Waterbury and Norwich areas, as well as the as well as the Burlington-Plattsburgh DMA, which spreads across the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. Elsewhere, Retirement Living TV, which is based in Baltimore and serves the 50-and-older set, scored five regional Emmy awards: Investigative Report - Single Story: Viewpoint with Lea Thompson - Medicare Fraud; Documentary - Historical:... (Multichannel News)
Montero, Franklin in Futures Game Jun 26, 2009
The Thunder open a four-game series at Connecticut July 10, but it is highly unlikely Franklin and Montero will accompany the team to Norwich that weekend. It will be a very busy week for Franklin, who also is managing the Northern Division in the Eastern League All-Star Game July 15 at Waterfront Park. (NJ.com -- Times)
Getting a 2nd chance Jun 25, 2009
"Still, for the ones that can, there is a chance for a reward at the end. Patterson graduated from North Country and will be going to Norwich University in Connecticut this year. With so many success stories, and McClenny willing to give anyone who wants to be committed a chance, the excuses for not giving the RedDevils a chance are running out. As word gets out more and more, with kids like Patterson, Jones and McDonald telling their friends about the RedDevils, McClenny envisions growing the... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Homeowners get restitution for shoddy work Jun 24, 2009
Tuesday, Commissioner Jerry Farrell Jr. said Shields had signed an agreement with the state to pay more than $55,000 in restitution to 13 customers in nine towns including Kawecki and another Waterbury homeowner, as well as homeowners in Bridgewater, Clinton, East Hartford, Milford, Norwich, Rocky Hill, Southington and Wallingford. Related Stories. (Republican-American)
Conn. Homeowners Getting Refunds For Faulty Work Jun 24, 2009
Homeowners who are getting money live in Bridgewater, Clinton, East Hartford, Milford, Norwich, Rocky Hill, Southington, Wallingford, and Waterbury. Copyright 2009 Associated Press. (FOX61, CT)
Horan, Campbell spur South all-stars Jun 17, 2009
Seventeen players were selected to play the Connecticut All-Stars June 28 in Norwich, Conn. Pizzano and Tony Serino, Malden Catholic; Hunter Gordon, Swampscott; Justin Quinn, Lincoln-Sudbury; Chris Carmain, St. John s Prep; Flynn, Plymouth North; Horan; Larson and Campbell, Bridgewater-Raynham; Dan Fenton, Springfield Cathedral; Dave Cloutier, Chicopee; Kyle DiFranco, East Longmeadow; Michael Beltran, Science Tech; Leroux, Auburn; Ryan Milewski, West Boylston; Dan Kemp, Tantasqua; and Mike... (Boston Globe)
Ex-Hawk guard dead at 60 Jun 6, 2009
Smith was brought to the emergency room of William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, where he was pronounced dead Thursday, the Associated Press is reporting. RELATED STORIES. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Three Alarm Fire In Norwich Sends Three People To Hospital Jun 5, 2009
NORWICH - American Red Cross are helping families after a 3 alarm fire in Taftville section of Norwich. There residents were sent to the hospital for unknown medical reason as well as a firefighter. (FOX61, CT)
Take to the water this summer Jun 5, 2009
Starting the weekend after Memorial Day, Sunday, May 31 The Last Green Valley will sponsor a seven-mile paddle from Sprague to Norwich at 1 p.m. The flatwater stretch of the Shetucket River includes sights such as historic dams retrofitted with successful fish ladders and the confluence of Quinebaug and Shetucket rivers ... The Lower Shetucket River Paddle will start in Norwich on Saturday, June 6, launching at the Greeneville Dam ... The 2mile flatwater stretch of the Shetucket will lead to... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Plainfield Restaurant Fire Ruled An Arson Jun 4, 2009
At 3:30 a.m. a passing truck driver spotted flames and smoke shooting out of O'Connor's Steak and Seafood on Norwich Road ... Firefighters were able to contain the flames to the restaurant but smoke and water damaged a liquor store, fitness center, and a salon, all of which are connected as part of the same strip mall at 788 Norwich Road. (FOX61, CT)
Fire damages Plainfield Restaurant Jun 3, 2009
Fire Crews responded to 788 Norwich Road. at 3:30 a.m. for an one alarm restaurant fire. (FOX61, CT)
More of this story Jun 1, 2009
Family 4-Pack to Any Defenders Regular Season Game courtesy of the Connecticut Defenders of Norwich. 25 Vineyard Gift Certificate courtesy of Maugle Sierra Vineyards. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Padres Prospect Report: May 26, 2009 May 27, 2009
His last grand slam came on August 25, 2005 while with Norwich of the Eastern League. Alfonzo did see three successful stolen bases against and has thrown out six of the 30 attempting thievery this season. (San Diego, TheInsiders.com)
One person is dead after a fatal motorcycle accident in Norwich May 25, 2009
Not only is DTV a better viewing experience, but on June 12, 2009, by law, broadcast stations in the United States will only be broadcasting in digital. The current analog signals will be shut off to broadcasters and redistributed for other uses, such as public safety. (FOX61, CT)
Lots of hard-hitting candidates in baseball tournament May 25, 2009
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Fire ousts residents at elderly complex May 25, 2009
Waterford police say they charged Joseph Donohue, 27, of Norwich with driving under the influence after his pickup truck collided with a car carrying four people shortly after 1:30 a.m. yesterday. The driver of the car, Joshua Lecce, 23, of Salem, and a back-seat passenger, Danielle Nicholson, 21, of Waterford, were pronounced dead at the scene. (Boston Globe)
MMLN - Early Start, Slow Day for B-Mets May 22, 2009
By PublisherDate: May 21, 2009 NORWICH, CT - The B-Mets got a very early start to their series finale with the Connecticut Defenders with a first pitch at 10:35 AM. They fell behind early before scratching across a few runs, but the B-Mets ultimately lost 7-3 in the final game of a quick three-game road trip. Look inside for details about Thursdays action. (NY Mets, TheInsiders.com)
Underage? Don't try to cash in at casinos May 18, 2009
Don't try to cash in at casinos - NewsFlash - NJ.com. Search Local Business Listings. (NJ.com -- News)
Week in Review Across the Farm May 18, 2009
They will travel to Norwich this week to take on the first place ballclub. 10-for-25, HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 3 2B, BB. (NY Mets, TheInsiders.com)
Baseball Walks Off With Doubleheader Sweep of Wagner Sunday May 11, 2009
In game two, Wagner got to SHU starter (Norwich, CT) for six runs in the first three innings. Vin Avella smashed his team-record 15th homer of the season in the first and Jon Lucas drove home one with a single in the second, followed by two more with a single in a four-run Seahawk fourth. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Local roundup May 10, 2009
The six-team league opens with Geno's hosting Johnny Rockets at Dickenman Field in Norwich at 5:45 p.m.. Other league members are Stadium Sports Bar & Grill, Concrete Creations, Northeast Nine and Ciavaglia's. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
*VIDEO*Florida man arrested at Britney Spears concert May 5, 2009
King is free after posting $250 bail and is scheduled to appear in Superior Court in Norwich on June 18. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Britney Spears Fan Arrested For Jumping Onstage May 5, 2009
Man danced on the stage in Connecticut before being escorted away by backup dancers (VHI.com -- Music News)
Pioneer Baseball Takes Third Straight From Quinnipiac, 3-2 May 4, 2009
HAMDEN, CT - Junior (Norwich, CT) gave up just one unearned run in 6 1/3 innings, and senior (N. Babylon, NY) picked up his first save of the year, giving up just two hits and an unearned run in 2 2/3, to lead the Sacred Heart baseball team to a 3-2 Northeast Conference victory at Quinnipiac on Sunday. The win puts the Pioneers in a first-place tie with Wagner and Central Connecticut in the Northeasy Conference standings at 12-7. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Pioneers Complete Saturday Sweep of Quinnipiac, 7-6 May 3, 2009
Quinnipiac, 14-28 overall and 7-12 in the NEC, exploded for six runs in the bottom of the third inning off Pioneer starter (Norwich, CT). Ben Farina drove home two of the runs with a double with two outs off Zaccherio, who came on with one out in the inning and four runs already in. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Norwich College students document the struggles veterans face when they return home May 2, 2009
Norwich University students (from left) Hailey Ribeiro, Amanda Plachek, and Glen Eckmeier work on a film about veterans returning to civilian life ... Sitting between a camera and a backlight, Robbins, an Iraq war veteran now training prospective Marine Corps officers at Norwich University, recalled how difficult it was to come home after his deployment, how home seemed like an altogether different place ... Plachek is one of 30 Norwich students producing "The War at Home," painstakingly... (Boston Globe)
Errors help Thunder win Apr 19, 2009
Search Local Business Listings. The Times of Trenton Sports NewsPro, college & high school sports news. (NJ.com -- Times)
Grab a pole! Apr 16, 2009
Trout Parks stocked prior to Opening Day include Black Rock State Park in Watertown; Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth; Stratton Brook State Park in Simsbury; Wharton Brook State Park in Wallingford; Wolfe Park in Monroe; Day Pond in Colchester; Natchaug River in Eastford and Spaulding Pond in Norwich. Wolf Jackson owns We-Tu Bait & Tackle at 617 Lantern Hill Road in North Stonington. (Westerly Sun, RI)
YMCA club has five winners in Conn. event Apr 15, 2009
NORWICH Five students of the Kazoku Judo Dojo at the Westerly-Pawcatuck YMCA earned first-place finishes in the Connecticut State Judo Championships at Kelly Middle School in Norwich on Saturday. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Conn. minor league baseball team sale pending, CT Apr 13, 2009
The owner of the minor league baseball team in Norwich says the sale of the Norwich Defenders to a Virginia group could be complete by the end of the month. Lou DiBella says the sale of the team to a Richmond, Va. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Follow the Art Trail! Apr 7, 2009
Slater Memorial Museum, Norwich. William Benton Museum of Art, Storrs. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Coast Guard Softball Runs Winning Streak To 17 Apr 6, 2009
Lisbon's Carl Pasteryak was 21st, Tom Abele Jr. of Norwich finished 27th and Chris Pasteryak of Lisbon was 33rd. Outdoor track. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Baseball Falls Twice to Fairleigh Dickinson Apr 6, 2009
The errors in the seventh wasted an outstanding start by SHU junior (Norwich, CT). Pressed into an emergency start because scheduled starter had a tender arm, Corcoran allowed just one run and six hits in six innings of work. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Caroline Murphy Elected 2009-10 Yale Women's Ice Hockey Captain Apr 1, 2009
Her mother, Elizabeth, officiates lacrosse and was a three-time league all-star in field hockey at Norwich University. Murphy is the eighth Yale women's ice hockey captain from Connecticut and the first since Mansfield Center's Courtney Granville '97 in 1996-97. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Saturday's College Baseball Scores Mar 29, 2009
Emerson 12-16, Norwich 6-9. Endicott 7-1, Wentworth Tech 2-4. (International Herald Tribune)
Bears get new girls track coach Mar 26, 2009
Ross grew up in Norwich. She played field hockey and softball at Norwich Free Academy and also ran the 800 and threw the shot put on the indoor track team. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Dodd's stock with voters began dropping before AIG Mar 24, 2009
"I think Chris has made a couple of mistakes," said Bill Stanley, a retired stockbroker and longtime Democrat from Norwich who has known Dodd since he was a child. "I think when he moved out west, a lot of people who were not politically tuned in ... felt he had abandoned Connecticut for personal gain.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Arts Caf© has 'street fighting' poet Mar 19, 2009
The talented young writers include Dylan Rigalini of Stonington High, Luke Martin of Fitch High, Kaylyn Banning of Ledyard High, Victoria Merrill of New London High, Richard Riden of Montville High, Sarah Bengtson of The Williams School, and Tiana Madison of the Norwich Free Academy. They will also open the March 20 program of The Arts Caf;, by reading from their work. (Westerly Sun, RI)
ODU Women's Soccer Welcomes Class of Ten in 2009 Mar 10, 2009
She was named the Connecticut Girls Soccer Coaches Association All-New England Player her senior year and was a three-time Player of the Year for the Norwich Bulletin, three-time Player of the Year for the New London Day and led the team to a pair of state semi-finals and one quarterfinal. Coutu broke the school record with 91 goals and was team captain her senior year. (Odusports.com)
Creationists defeated in Kansas school vote on science teaching Mar 3, 2009
Guidelines challenging Darwinism banned Decision is latest blow to intelligent design activists. Thursday 15 February 2007. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
Football results worldwide Mar 2, 2009
English Div 2: Barnsley 2 QPR 1; Bristol City 0 Blackpool 0; Burnley 2 Sheff Wed 4; Norwich 1 Coventry 2; Preston 3 Ipswich 2; Reading 0 Nottingham 1; Southampton 1 Cardiff 0; Swansea 1 Charlton 1; Watford 2 Palace 0; Wolves 0 Plymouth 1. Leading standings: Wolves 64; Birmingham 61; Reading 59; Preston 56; Bristol City 54; Cardiff 53. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Bears lose in ECC tourney Mar 2, 2009
Larry wrote on Mar 1, 2009 2:53 PM:" It's amazing that the Norwich Bulletin's account of this game did not mention Cumberlander's injury. What game, or season, was that reporter watching? I wondered why Cumberlander didn't score, and now I know why. ". Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Alarm company: Um, sir? Your house is on fire Feb 28, 2009
Information from: Norwich Bulletin. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
