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Stones honoring the lives of formerly enslaved people now line Lyme Street in Old Lyme. The fourteen plaques are called “witness stones” and are designed to.
The Witness Stones Project, a non-profit initiative that honors enslaved people that worked and lived in Connecticut centuries ago has now made its mark in Old Lyme. Outside the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, a ceremony took place to recognize 14 Witness Stones that are along Lyme Street in town. Dennis Culliton, the executive director of the Guilford-based Witness Stones Project said, “A Witness Stone is a memorial to remember enslaved people,.
Police officer attacked stopping masked burglar stealing kids presents
An officer suffered injuries to his head and arm trying to arrested a suspected burglar
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A police officer was attacked while arresting a suspected thief found with children s presents.
The alarm was raised at 12.40am today after two men wearing balaclavas were spotted getting out of a Vauxhall Astra.
Police raced to Rosemary Drive in Newton-le-Willows attempting to catch the suspected burglars in the act. Receive newsletters with the latest news, sport and what s on updates from the Liverpool ECHO by signing up here
As police attempted to arrest one of the men, an officer was attacked, sustaining injuries to his head and arm.
Killingly
Killingly has several parades planned for the holiday weekend:
On Sunday, May 30, Dayville will host their annual Memorial Day Parade at Owen Bell Park at 2:00 p.m.
On Monday, May 31, South Killingly, East Killingly, and Danielson will host their annual Memorial Day Parades.
South Killingly s parade will start at 9:00 a.m. at the South Killingly Congregational Church.
East Killingly s parade will start at 11:00 a.m. at the East Killingly Fire Station.
Danielson s parade will start at 1:00 p.m. at the St. James Church, ending at Davis Park.
Griswold
The town s annual Memorial Day parade is returning for May 31. The parade will begin at 11 a.m., starting at the Lyme Street Firehouse and ending at the Duck River Cemetery. The traditional ceremony held at the conclusion of the parade will also be taking place this year. No parking will be permitted on Lyme Street or McCurdy Road to allow the bands and marchers to spread out and maintain social distancing.