New London

The Coast Guard Museum, which is under construction in New London, Connecticut, is on track to open in 2026. The new museum will include interactive and immersive experiences, and state-of-the-art exhibits.

Thirteen former U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets have filed official complaints in connection to alleged sexual assaults on campus.

In the largest cheating scandal in the Coast Guard Academy’s history, a group of 55 cadets have to undergo a 20-week honor remediation course to remind them of the core values of the Coast Guard. Twenty-five cadets have asked to appeal their sanctions.

U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT) was instrumental in advancing safe-to-report legislation that will protect cadets at the Coast Guard Academy in New London if they report sexual assault.

The 10-year-old Connecticut Port Authority has been scrutinized for past leadership spending, ethics violations by a staff and board member and the redevelopment of the State Pier in New London.

The city of New London has placed a lien on the collapsed First Congregational Church due to unpaid bills. Pastor James Lavesque had promised to repay the city for demolition costs but instead has told lawyers to cite issues with an insurance company and a lapsed policy.

Search and rescue teams have completed their search of the collapsed church in downtown New London, Connecticut. No loss of life was reported.

A church partially collapsed Thursday in downtown New London.

The New London State Pier is currently being used to build wind turbines for New York’s South Fork Wind project. Its final construction cost the state and taxpayers over $300 million.

The investigation began after CNN revealed a Coast Guard report about sexual assault matters that was withheld from Congress and the public.