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Groton — Town Councilor Aundré Bumgardner announced in a news release that he submitted a petition Monday with the necessary signatures to challenge City of Groton Mayor Keith Hedrick to a March 8 Democratic primary for city mayor. City Clerk Deb Patrick said she received the primary petition with 168 certified signatures, and the city will proceed with holding a primary. Kristen Venditti, Groton's Republican registrar of voters, said by state statute, a candidate needs 5% of electors on the active enrollment list, or 92 signatures in this case, so Bumgardner submitted more than was need...

Up to 14 inches of snow is expected in southeastern Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service. A winter storm warning will continue to be in effect through 6 a.m. Tuesday, with heavy snow, ice and wind gusts up to 50 mph along the coast. As of 8 p.m. Monday, Eversource reported minimal power outages in southeastern Connecticut with the exception of Stonington, which had 1,708.    Late Monday, the storm was expected to switch from blizzard-like conditions to a wintry mix of snow, sleet and rain along the coastline, with minor flooding expected along the immediate sho...

Groton — The City of Groton Republican Committee will not put forward candidates for the city elections in May, after prospective candidates cited concerns over “a hostile and threatening environment” for Republicans and withdrew their names from the slate. “Over the past year and one half, the City of Groton Republican Committee identified a well-qualified slate of individuals who have shown a keen interest in running for election on the Republican ticket in the City of Groton,” according to a news release issued by the Republican Committee. But over the past week, the “prospec...

Published January 13. 2021 5:54PM  It would be good to have all communities read The Day editorial about the City of Groton Police Chief Mike Spellman and his department having a program to work with residents on the autism spectrum, “Example of better policing through improved understanding,” (Jan. 9). This initiative from our community-based police department is one of the many reasons it is worth living in the City of Groton. This excellent program has already made a difference in the city residents’ lives. A big thank you goes to Mayor Keith Hedrick and the City Council for their ...

Groton — When Rashaad Carter was growing up in Poquonnock Bridge, a police officer used to drive around and stop every chance he could to play football or shoot hoops with the neighborhood kids. The officer made an impression on Carter and his twin brother, Raheem, and piqued their interest in law enforcement. “My brother and I always respected that and wanted to represent the profession in that light,” Carter said. “I’ve always looked at law enforcement as a helping profession that serves the community.” But as a kid, Carter remembers not seeing a lot of Black people in law enf...