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Chicken-Attacking Lizard Shot Dead in Ledyard
Ledyard Police responded to a call Sunday from a Shewville Road resident who thought an "alligator" was in her chicken coop.

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Ledyard Police responded to a call Sunday from a Shewville Road resident who thought an "alligator" was in her chicken coop.

Five things to help you plan your day, Tuesday, August 27, in Waterford .
Five things to help you plan your day in New London on Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Superintendent Nicholas Fischer talks about changes in New London's schools, potential budget woes, and why the city is shifting to magnet schools.
The New London School celebrates the first day with an annual tug of war between the classes.
Ledyard Police responded to a call Sunday from a Shewville Road resident who thought an "alligator" was in her chicken coop.
Waterford changes its policy from banning cell phones to embracing smart phones as educational tools in the digital age.
Starting August 27, students at Clark Lane Middle School can take the school bus to Youth Services and enjoy supervised activities until their parents come to pick them up at 5:30 p.m.
The Connecticut-based sports news network had been collaborating with PBS on a Frontline documentary regarding concussions in football.
Do you think women have achieved equality? What more could be done to level the playing field?
Do you think women have achieved equality? What more could be done to level the playing field?
Backpacks don't have to just look good, they have to feel good too. Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding a quality backpack during back-to-school shopping.
The Connecticut-based sports news network had been collaborating with PBS on a Frontline documentary regarding concussions in football.
A new survey by the police union says officers are leaving New London in droves to serve other communities because of friction with the chief. The Mayor says he remains confident in the chief's ability to lead.
Waterford Police will have additional officers on patrol from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m. in an effort to deter drunk driving over the holiday weekend.
Property transactions for August 16-23, 2013, are listed by the date they were recorded in Waterford Town Hall. Quit claims are not included in this list.
An investigative report by the New Haven Register suggests that the answer may be cause for concern.