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NBT: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

April 25, 2022 GMT

NORWICH, N.Y. (AP) _ NBT Bancorp Inc. (NBTB) on Monday reported first-quarter earnings of $39.1 million.

The Norwich, New York-based bank said it had earnings of 90 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs, were 91 cents per share.

State inspector general probing death in Norwich Police cell

February 18, 2022 GMT

NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut inspector general's office is investigating a man's death in a Norwich police holding cell hours after his arrest on drug, gun and probation violation charges.

Man dies in police holding cell after Norwich, Conn. arrest

February 5, 2022 GMT

NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — A man died in a Connecticut police holding cell Friday, hours after he was arrested in Norwich on drug and gun possession charges, officials said.

Brenton Chambers, 42, was arrested around 4:30 p.m.

Mother and daughter plead guilty to Jan. 6-related charges

January 12, 2022 GMT

A Connecticut woman and her adult daughter pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from when they entered the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.

MLB sued by 4 former affiliates over minor league cuts

By RONALD BLUMDecember 20, 2021 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Four minor league teams that lost their big league affiliations before the 2021 season have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Major League Baseball, using a law firm that has represented players’ unions.

3 of 5 ex-utility officials guilty of theft in lavish trips

December 11, 2021 GMT

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Five former utility officials were found not guilty Friday on a charge of conspiracy, while the same federal jury found three guilty of theft stemming from lavish trips they took to the Kentucky Derby and a luxury golf resort.

Grandmother of baby killed has medical emergency in court

November 27, 2021 GMT

NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — The mother of a Griswold woman accused of suffocating her 6-week-old son appeared in court on Friday on a charge of risk of injury to a minor in the same case.

During her arraignment, 58-year-old Linda Kennison had a medical emergency and left the court on a stretcher, according to news reports.

Woman charged with manslaughter in her baby’s death

November 23, 2021 GMT

GRISWOLD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut woman has been accused of killing her 6-week-old infant son by suffocating him with a blanket for 20 minutes and waiting hours before calling 911, state police said Tuesday.

Utility officials face trial over Derby, golf resort trips

October 31, 2021 GMT

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Several former utility officials are set to go on trial for conspiracy and theft stemming from trips they took to the Kentucky Derby and a luxury golf resort.

The trips were arranged by the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative for dozens of top staff, board members, family members and others from 2013 to 2016.

Police: Man drove SUV over wall, into house’s 2nd floor

September 26, 2021 GMT

NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — A Willimantic man was expected to face criminal charges after a car he was driving launched off a stone wall and flew through the air, crashing into the second floor of a multifamily home where someone was sleeping.

Thousands expected to clean up Connecticut River in 4 states

September 25, 2021 GMT

NORWICH, Vt. (AP) — Thousands of volunteers are expected to spread out across the Connecticut River watershed this weekend to pick up tons of trash and debris from rivers and shorelines.

The 25th Annual Source to Sea Cleanup began Friday and runs through Sunday.

Gov. Scott urges Vermonters to display flags on 9/11

September 11, 2021 GMT

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Gov. Phil Scott is urging Vermonters to display American flags as a way to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States.

On Friday Scott issued a proclamation urging Vermonters to fly the flags as part of an effort to recapture the spirit of unity Vermonters felt twenty years ago in the aftermath of the attacks.

Connecticut redistricting panel announces 4 public hearings

September 3, 2021 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The General Assembly's Reapportionment Committee on Friday announced plans to hold one virtual and three in-person public hearings later this month to gather input on redrawing Connecticut's legislative and congressional district boundaries.

Connecticut diocese files for bankruptcy amid abuse claims

By SUSAN HAIGHJuly 15, 2021 GMT

NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — A Roman Catholic diocese in Connecticut filed for federal bankruptcy protection on Thursday to resolve dozens of lawsuits alleging the abuse of teenage students decades ago at the former Academy at Mount Saint John School, a residential treatment center for troubled youth in Deep River.

Fire sparks police search for father of baby killed by dog

By DAVE COLLINSMay 11, 2021 GMT

A baby was fatally mauled by the family's dog in Connecticut, leaving relatives grieving and first responders shaken, police officials said Tuesday. Hours later, authorities were searching for the infant's father in connection with a fire set in another city...

Rowdy Facebook food page erupts over harvesting of ramps

By LEANNE ITALIEApril 28, 2021 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A popular, food-focused Facebook page bearing the name of The New York Times erupted in unruly debate again Wednesday over unsustainable harvesting of a basketful of coveted ramps purchased by an artist in upstate New York...

Lamont, tribes hopeful sports betting ready for NFL kickoff

By SUSAN HAIGHMarch 25, 2021 GMT

NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut officials and the state's two federally recognized tribes expressed optimism Thursday that online gambling and sports wagering will become a reality across the state by the fall, in time for the new professional football season...

Efrain Álvarez on US, Mexico rosters for Olympic qualifying

February 23, 2021 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Efrain Álvarez is on the 48-man preliminary roster for both the United States and Mexico for the Olympic men’s soccer qualifying tournament in North and Central America and the Caribbean...

Some ballot requests may be affected by county cyber attack

October 26, 2020 GMT

NORWICH, N.Y. (AP) — A hacker attack against an upstate New York county's computer system raised concern that some emailed absentee ballot applications may not be processed, but the state Board of Elections said voting won't be affected overall...

MLB says it is committed to protecting minor league teams

December 28, 2019 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Major League Baseball said Saturday it is committed to protecting minor league teams, a day after U...

Minor league cities fighting back against contraction plan

By PAT EATON-ROBBNovember 27, 2019 GMT

NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — Mayor Peter Nystrom says he plans to fight hard to preserve his town’s little piece of Americana...

Man charged in stadium bomb threat amid Muslim dispute

August 17, 2019 GMT

NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — A man has been charged in connection with an online bomb threat at a Connecticut minor league baseball stadium amid a dispute between the team's owner and a Muslim civil rights group...

Minor league owner says he’ll meet with religious leaders

By PAT EATON-ROBBAugust 16, 2019 GMT

NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — The owner of two minor league baseball teams who had refused to meet with a Muslim civil rights group said Friday he will host a gathering of leaders of various faiths...

Minor league owner refuses to meet with Muslim rights group

By PAT EATON-ROBBAugust 15, 2019 GMT

NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — The owner of two minor league baseball teams is refusing to meet with a Muslim civil rights group, accusing it of supporting terrorists...

Norwich City Council, utilities commission to discuss issues, changes Monday

Claire BessetteFebruary 6, 2019 GMT

Norwich — The City Council and Board of Public Utilities Commissioners will hold a joint workshop/informational meeting to discuss the recent controversial separation agreement with former Norwich Public Utilities General Manager John Bilda.

Buckingham home ready to accept visitors again

Claire BessetteFebruary 5, 2019 GMT

Norwich – For decades the Main Street mansion where Civil War era Gov. William A. Buckingham lived, worked and closely followed the war, stood neglected, unappreciated, its history obscured by modern alterations and uses.

Homeless who died in 2018 remembered in New London, Norwich

Claire BessetteGreg SmithDecember 22, 2018 GMT

A soft note from a handheld gong echoed in a courtyard outside St. James Episcopal Church in New London on Friday after each of 22 names was read aloud.

It represented the number of homeless or formerly homeless individuals who had died over the past year in the New London area.

Norwich offers Narcan training to downtown business owners

Claire BessetteDecember 18, 2018 GMT

Norwich – Angelo Callis wore a Santa hat and a bright red scarf and carried a sack as he and two assistants visited downtown businesses Monday.

They weren't carrying holiday presents to shop owners and businesses, but what they did have saves lives.

Police searching for missing Norwich 5-year-old

Staff WriterDecember 5, 2018 GMT

Jennessa Michelle Carson

Norwich — City police on Tuesday evening issued a Silver Alert for a missing 5-year-old girl.

Jennessa Michelle Carson is described as a white female with black hair and brown eyes.

Norwich utilities commission explores options on Bilda’s status

Claire BessetteNovember 12, 2018 GMT

Norwich — The Board of Public Utilities Commissioners is consulting with its attorney about its options for handling the federal indictment of Norwich Public Utilities General Manager John Bilda and will hold a special meeting Thursday "to take appropriate action,” the commission announced Monday.

Connecticut family reunited with dog missing for 5 years

October 2, 2018 GMT

NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut family has been reunited with their dog five years after the beloved pet went missing...

Norwich, Bozrah in flood warning as Yantic River surges

Claire BessetteSeptember 26, 2018 GMT

The Yantic River crested at 12.7 feet and two people were rescued from an RV in a flooded parking lot in Norwichtown Wednesday morning, city officials said.

The National Weather Service placed homes and businesses along the Yantic River in Norwich and Bozrah in a flood warning early Wednesday after heavy rains pushed the river into "major flood stage," or beyond 11 feet.

Norwich reaches settlement with former city employee

Claire BessetteSeptember 19, 2018 GMT

Norwich — A former city employee who filed a union grievance and two discrimination complaints with state and federal agencies has reached a settlement with the city for 30,000 — 5,000 within two weeks, with 25,000 payment, while the city is responsible for the final $5,000 payment, according to the settlement.

Miranda Creative celebrates 30 years in business

Erica MoserAugust 26, 2018 GMT

Norwich — The longstanding logo for the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut. The website redesign for Olde Mistick Village. The rebranding of the Area Agency on Aging as Senior Resources.

If you've spent time in southeastern Connecticut in the past three decades, or on its corners of the Internet, you've probably seen an image with Maria Miranda's mark, without even knowing it.

Norwich revamping anti-drug campaign to save money, reach youth

Lindsay BoyleAugust 8, 2018 GMT

Norwich — Halfway through a four-year grant that targets drug and alcohol use, the city is revamping its marketing strategy to save money and better reach young people who could fall into addiction.

Tibetan official visits Otis Library, thanks Norwich community for welcoming Tibetan immigrants

Claire BessetteJune 15, 2018 GMT

Norwich – Local political, educational and library officials heard a brief lesson in Tibetan history, culture and received traditional scarves of welcome, health and friendship from the North American representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Retiring UPS driver is a smiling face for many in Norwich

Erica MoserApril 30, 2018 GMT

Norwich — Richie Black unbuckles his seat belt and opens the door to his truck's cardboard-scented posterior. Boxes and packages are placed on three levels on each side of the truck, and labeled in sections from 1,000 to 4,000.

State Street building owner empties space, plans next move

Greg SmithApril 27, 2018 GMT

New London — Vintage doors, windows, fireplace mantles, plumbing fixtures and urns are just a few of the salvaged items seen being hauled from a historic State Street building over the past month.

Under some pressure from the city, artist and antiques dealer Evan Blum is taking his wares elsewhere.

After hard work and study, 19 become U.S. citizens in Norwich

Claire BessetteApril 13, 2018 GMT

Norwich — Maria E. Noguera used every minute of free time to study, reading books, watching DVDs, doing classwork and finding more books on her own.

On Friday, the 46-year-old East Hartford resident stood with 18 others at Otis Library and swore an oath to become a U.S.

Fire at Boyd’s Used Auto Parts in Norwich prompts large response, area evacuation

Claire BessetteErica MoserMarch 23, 2018 GMT

Norwich — An accidental fire at Boyd's Used Auto Parts sent a massive plume of smoke into the air but resulted in no injuries, according to Norwich Fire Chief Kenneth Scandariato.

Taftville students delve into history of 121-year-old geometry book returned to school

Claire BessetteJanuary 24, 2018 GMT

Norwich — When Deborah Havens of Parker, Colo., decided to clean out the clutter of her home recently, she had no idea she would be digging up a mystery that would captivate her family and the 23 students in the fourth-grade class at Wequonnoc School in Taftville.

Same-day grocery delivery service expands into region

Brian HallenbeckDecember 18, 2017 GMT

An online grocery delivery service that entered the Connecticut market earlier this year has begun serving more than a dozen towns in what it refers to as the Norwich area, filling orders from Big Y, CVS and Petco stores in a matter of hours.

Monsignor Robert Brown, Norwich diocese chancellor, dies at 74

Martha ShanahanNovember 6, 2017 GMT

If church were the theater, Monsignor Robert L. Brown would have been a director.

Brown, the chancellor of the Norwich Diocese for decades who died suddenly on Saturday, took each Mass he oversaw as an opportunity to put on a "dignified and elegant" show of his commitment to the Catholic Church, St.

Alleged leader of auto insurance fraud scam to be sentenced

September 30, 2017 GMT

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man who federal prosecutors say was the ringleader of an auto insurance scam involving as many as 50 staged car crashes is set to be sentenced...

Prosecutor: ‘Manchester by the Sea’ inspired duo to kill son

April 12, 2017 GMT

NORWICH, N.Y. (AP) — A couple decided to kill their disabled adoptive son and cover up the crime with a house fire after watching the Oscar-winning movie "Manchester by the Sea," in which a couple's children perish in a house fire that's deemed accidental, according to a prosecutor handling the case...

ND-Fairfield passes NFA test, wins 58-53

Chris ElsberryFebruary 19, 2017 GMT

FAIRFIELD — The Lancers needed a test.

After winning its last six games by an average of 23.5 points, Notre Dame-Fairfield went into Saturday’s game against Norwich Free Academy looking to see what kind of grade it could muster going against a top-quality Class LL team.

A day at a spa has its benefits

Lidia RyanJanuary 30, 2017 GMT

Getting a detoxifying body wrap sounded intimidating. I pictured myself lying naked while someone cocooned me in seaweed and left me for 90 minutes. Luckily, that is not what happened.

As we begin a new year, many people resolve to lead a healthier lifestyle — whether it’s by eating right, working out or reducing stress.