Old-Fashioned Political Dog Fights, and the Battle of Stonington!

Today is Thursday July 25, 2013. There are 39 days until Labor Day.

1. The weather forecast from the National Weather Service:

• A chance of showers, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
• Thursday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

• The Democrats shun Marie Friess-McSparran, the Republicans take her right in, and then former councilor Marty Olsen (shunned by the GOP) announces it ain't over yet! I think 1989 called, and they want their politics back!

• The Friends of Fort Trumbull to welcome as their July speakers members of the Stonington Historical Society, who will talk about the Battle of Stonington.

• This feel good story from Waterford: Little "Angels" Wash Cars To Help A Friend In Waterford

• New London Area Pets Up for Adoption on Petfinder

• New London Firefighters Union President, Wife Charged

• Study Recommends Moving Forward With Regional Dispatch
• Council Moves Toward Passing K-9 Ordinance
• Roadwork Ahead—DOT Unveils Plans for Improvements to I-95…

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