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More than a century of Independent Journalism This is NOT Internet Explorer Forum on affordable housing focuses on state, local issues Led by the Connecticut Mirror and hosted by Mitchell College, the event was an extension of reporter Jacqueline Rabe Thomas's series on affordable housing in the state. Judge upholds East Lyme 'Twin Valley' application A judge has ruled that the Inland Wetlands Agency in 2018 properly approved a developer’s much-contested plan to build a road for a proposed 23-lot subdivision in an area adjacent to wetlands and waterways. 'Hate has no home here' signs run over, stolen in Ledyard The signs were repeatedly run over this week before being stolen Thursday in Ledyard. The vandalism came after a swastika was spray-painted over a homemade pro-Trump sign in the town earlier this month. 2 LATEST NEWS AP decides not to declare Iowa caucus winner after recount 9:55 pm Democrats focus on Super Tuesday even as South Carolina looms 6:31 pm Biggest explosion seen in universe came from black hole 6:40 pm MOST READ 1 New London risk manager resigns over internal dispute 2 'Hate has no home here' signs run over, stolen in Ledyard 3 Dine downtown in a monument to whaling wealth? 4 Riding the waves 5 AP decides not to declare Iowa caucus winner after recount TODAY'S PAPER Nation/World News In scramble to stop virus, testing raises tough questions Military News State Veterans Affairs Committee hears testimony on alert, benefits bills One proposal would create a Green Alert system in Connecticut for at-risk veterans who go missing. Another would change how the state handles veterans' pension benefits. Local News Stonington school board picks firm to conduct Chokas investigation The board on Wednesday tentatively selected an Avon attorney to probe how school officials handled years of sexual harassment allegations against teacher and coach Timothy Chokas. A&E/Music Groundbreaking 1946 novel by Old Saybrook's Ann Petry back in new edition Police/Fire/Courts New London jury delivers quick guilty verdict in Hinds murder case Metese Hinds, 48, faces up to 63 years in prison for murder and carrying a dangerous weapon when he is sentenced May 8 by Superior Court Judge Hunchu Kwak. Local Columns Dine downtown in a monument to whaling wealth? 5 Local News New London risk manager resigns over internal dispute City Risk Manager Paul Gills resigned abruptly on Thursday following a disagreement with Chief Administrative Officer Steve Fields. The city's Economic Development Coordinator Peter Lent also resigned recently. 1 Local News Riding the waves 1 Local News Resolution supporting minor league baseball teams submitted in U.S. Senate Blumenthal and 16 other senators co-sponsored a resolution calling for Major League Baseball to scrap plans to cut ties with 42 teams, including Norwich's. 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I semi-final PODCASTS The Storyline Connecticut campaign volunteers canvas in New Hampshire ahead of the primary vote Leave Work Now The Day’s new book club, Hygienic Art and Halloween candy Recorded History Mayflower II and Mystic Seaport PODCASTS The Storyline Connecticut campaign volunteers canvas in New Hampshire ahead of the primary vote Recorded History Mayflower II and Mystic Seaport Leave Work Now The Day’s new book club, Hygienic Art and Halloween candy if($td(".native-one div").length == 0) { $td("#nativo01").hide(); } OPINION Experts assembled, now follow their advice 3 CMEEC: Victim and paymaster 4 Rising 'deaths of despair' a national crisis 7 Provide state funding to finish Norwich Hospital cleanup 4 Don't be a Trump, Bernie, disclose medical records 29 CARTOON LETTERS Protect living organ donors from cost spikes Failure to repair bridge places citizens in danger Vulnerable suffer due to corporate greed COLUMNS David Collins Dine downtown in a monument to whaling wealth? 5 Steve Fagin Download my app for making maple syrup Mike DiMauro Appointment to Navy caps quite a week for Fitch's Brown 2 Lee Elci Immigration bill a peek into future under Democratic control 12 Paul Choiniere Legislature should stay out of debates taking place on college campuses 5 Dr. Jon Gaudio When you need to slow down and breathe 2 Rick Koster Rick's List — Chiming In: Creeps on the Airplane Edition 2 LOCAL State Veterans Affairs Committee hears testimony on alert, benefits bills Stonington school board picks firm to conduct Chokas investigation Weather for the birds in East Lyme New London jury delivers quick guilty verdict in Hinds murder case New London risk manager resigns over internal dispute 1 SPORTS Fitch boys' hoop gets defensive to beat New London Waterford boys clinch a date with top-seeded NFA in ECC Division I tournament Local roundup: Ledyard gets off to a fast start, holds off Stonington in ECC boys' tournament State Open wrestling pairings CIAC Girls' Invitational wrestling tournament ARTS Groundbreaking 1946 novel by Old Saybrook's Ann Petry back in new edition Retailers try clothing rental, but will it be a good fit? Norwich seeks applicants for poet laureate Caffeine has been a boon for civilization, Michael Pollan says. But it has come at a cost. 1 ‘Hunters’ review: Al Pacino and Logan Lerman open a killin’-Nazi business. And cousin, business is a-booming. WEEKEND The Lumineers headline Sun Arena Saturday Bet on a good meal at Black Jax Saloon in Centerbrook Norwich hosts ...