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Should Flavored Cigars Be Banned? Sen. Blumenthal Thinks So
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., is pushing for flavored cigars to go the way of flavored cigarettes.

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U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., is pushing for flavored cigars to go the way of flavored cigarettes.

Elementary School Registration is August 21 at each of Waterford's elementary schools from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Here's what you'll need to bring.
Statewide unemployment went from 8 percent to 8.1 percent from June to July.
As part of his Eagle Scout project, 13-year-old Charles Anderson is holding a bottle and can drive at Friendship School on August 24 to raise funds for Safe Futures of New London.
Proceeds from this year's 5K run and walk will go to fund the newly-established East Lyme Youth Services Jeffrey's Rainbow Scholarship.
Millstone Road and Governor's Landing are two roads that will repaved this week.
Property transactions are listed by the date they are recorded at Waterford Town Hall, not by sale date. Quit claims are not included in this list.
Statewide unemployment went from 8 percent to 8.1 percent from June to July.
Statewide unemployment went from 8 percent to 8.1 percent from June to July.
Save the River, Save the Hills will hold its 10th annual kayak regatta on the Niantic River this Saturday. All ages, all abilities welcome!
Five things to help you plan your week in East Lyme, Old Lyme, and Lyme, August 19-24, 2013
Five things to help you plan your week in Waterford, August 19-24, 2013.
Next year’s Tour de Lyme cycling event will be on Sunday May 18, 2014.
Actually, the Mystic resident — who teaches in Groton — needs a kidney. Could you be his donor?
Actually, the Mystic resident — who teaches in Groton — needs a kidney. Could you be his donor?
Carson and Goose are searching for their fur-ever homes.
The most recent data on state obesity rates indicate we haven't reduced the number of obese children living in poverty.
The most recent data on state obesity rates indicate we haven't reduced the number of obese children living in poverty.
Crystal Mall’s Summer Series events with the Simon Kidgits Club is taking place every Tuesday throughout the summer.
Blue Fish and Blue Crabs are abundant right now around Waterford.