Trevor Ballantyne
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The Farmers' Almanac accurately predicted this winter's weather. What's it say for spring?
The Farmer’s Almanac expects February to be a “quieter” month for the local weather but a “winter whopper” could be in store by the end of the month. → Read More
Norwich middle school principal resigns amid leadership shake-up
Alexandria Lazzari announced her resignation this week, stating that the decision came as a result of health complications and family priorities. → Read More
Masking rules should be up to schools, says CT Gov. Ned Lamont. Where does Norwich stand?
Connecticut has been under a mask mandate, set to expire Feb. 15. The state Senate is expected to vote Feb. 14 on whether to extend the mandate. → Read More
Three Norwich middle school students were arrested Friday. How is the school responding?
Norwich police officers responded to six incidents at Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School over the course of two days last week. → Read More
Why are police departments across the U.S.
As of November 2021, 66.9% of people ages 65 to 74 were retired compared to 64% the year prior, according to Pew Research analysis. → Read More
Investigation into Chicago lab delays COVID-19 testing clinic set up by Norwich church
COVID-19 test results were originally expected in two to three days. The new process means individuals can now expect results within 24 hours. → Read More
A boat sank in the Thames River in Norwich over four months ago. Why is it still there?
The Lady Luck, a 51-foot fishing charter, sank in the Thames River off Terminal Way in September. It's still on the bottom of the river in February. → Read More
'Perfect storm of bad things.' Why are fixes to a public dock in downtown Norwich on hold?
Work to install a new dock was originally funded by $544,000 under the Connecticut Port Authority’s Small Harbor Improvement Projects Program. → Read More
Groton resident makes YouTube series about Conn. trains. What did he learn in Norwich?
Retired UConn professor Keith Barker studies Connecticut’s rail history, making three documentary-style Youtube videos so far, with a fourth soon. → Read More
Cars towed, school canceled as Norwich continued Monday to dig out from blizzard
"We are still digging out," City Manager John Salomone said shortly before 2 p.m. Monday, nearly 40 hours after Saturday's blizzard came to an end. → Read More
Norwich election complaints reveal alleged confusion, dysfunction around 2021 vote
The complaints were filed by Norwich Republican Town Committee Chair Robert Dempsky and Republican Party member and polling station worker Daphne Slopak. → Read More
Local hospitals boost COVID-19 testing operations to seven days a week
Hartford HealthCare said Friday the testing trailers would begin operating seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., by appointment. → Read More
To fill international enrollment gap, Norwich Free Academy looks to Canada
The unanimous decision means a 2% per-pupil tuition increase for the nine sending towns that rely on Norwich Free Academy for high school education. → Read More
Legacies of lost Norwich community centers highlight challenges facing city's youth
The closure of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and Y.M.C.A in Norwich created a void for the city’s youth, particularly during COVID-19. → Read More
For Norwich schools, the struggle to remain open while omicron surges is 'day-to-day'
Norwich Public Schools' superintendent said she and other members of the school district’s “central office” covered for teacher absences. → Read More
No longer endangered: Why does Connecticut continue to monitor its bald eagle population?
Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is aware of about 75 nests supporting a population of about 150 to 200 bald eagles. → Read More
Norwich songwriter fights through pandemic to celebrate 45 years in performing arts
Norwich musician Tom Callinan is celebrating 45 years in performing arts. In 2020 he thought his career might be coming to an end. → Read More
US Secretary of Education underlines need, opportunity for tech education in Conn. visit
In the school’s welding shop Friday, sparks flew from the hands of students practicing welding techniques as Cardona spoke with students. → Read More
A return to schools for Norwich police officers? Board of education, police chief eye benefits
The Board of Education passed the directive for the superintendent unanimously. → Read More
COVID-19 'testing trailers' set to be deployed in Norwich, Windham
The locations will be open from 7 a.m.to 3 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Appointments are required and walk-ins will not be accepted. → Read More