If you live in Ledyard or any of the surrounding towns you have likely driven on Shewville Road. But have you heard of the cold case that still haunts that street, and, by extension, our community? It was New Year’s Eve, 1970. What was meant to be a day of celebration, turned into a nightmare… Read More Warming up a Cold Case
A few days into the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, an official Ukrainian government Twitter account shared a video montage of a single plane shooting down several Russian fighter jets. The pilot was quickly given the nickname “The Ghost of Kyiv” and obtained the status of “flying ace”: someone who has shot down more… Read More The Ghost of Kyiv: Myth and Misinformation in the Russia-Ukraine War
At the University of Minnesota, Elliott Tanner will receive his bachelor’s degree, with a major in physics and a minor in math. He maintains a 3.78 grade point average and participates in undergraduate research, along with tutoring other classmates. Once he graduates, he would like to become a professor in physics for the university (USNews).… Read More A 13-Year Old Graduate
Late on Monday night, Politico reported that they had obtained an authenticated initial draft majority opinion from the Supreme Court detailing their plans to strike down Roe v. Wade and return power to determine citizens’ rights to abortions to the individual states. The Supreme Court’s decision likely would not have been released for at least… Read More Leaked Supreme Court Initial Majority Opinion Details the Court’s Plans to Overturn Roe V. Wade
During the early morning of February 24, Ukrainian citizens living in major cities such as Khrakiv, Odessa, Kramatorsk, Mariupol, and the capital of Kyiv, woke up not to the usual sunrise, but to explosions signaling the start of an extensive attack on their country. As of midday February 24, at least 40 people had been… Read More A Guide to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
1.In California, a couple has vanished after stealing millions of dollars of COVID-19 relief funds. Posted by CNN on November 18, Richard Ayvazyan, 43, and Marietta Terabelian, 37, faced prison time for their COVID-19 fraud scheme. They then cut off their tracking bracelets and fled. They left behind their three children ages 13,15,16 and were… Read More Opinions About the Top Three Bizarre Headlines From CNN
Meet the Choirs: a Ledyard High School tradition that COVID-19 took over last year, resulting in the groups missing out on a live performance. Meet the Choirs gives the public insight into the choir part of the music program. And this year, it was back and in full action! (with COVID-19 precautions of course!) For… Read More Meet the Choirs: Back in Swing!
When one thinks of company towns- towns and cities owned mostly by corporations- they tend to picture something along the lines of the textile mill towns of the Industrial Revolution. But soon, we may be seeing a new kind of company town. Megacorporations Facebook and Amazon have expressed interest in building expansive warehouses and campuses… Read More The Re-Emergence of Company Towns
Looking for something to do outdoors in October? You’re in luck: a new hiking trail has opened up in town. The Tri-Town Trail, which (once completed) will span from Preston to Groton, held a celebration at Preston Community Park to honor its official opening to the public. The celebration, held on October 3rd from 1:00… Read More Ledyard’s Newest Hiking Trail
Violence has recently escalated between the countries of Palestine and Israel. The situation has been occurring for decades. It is a highly serious topic that we felt we could not do justice explaining. Below are some resources that can be used to further educate yourself. Articles: https://free-palestine.carrd.co/ https://www.amnesty.org/en/countries/middle-east-and-north-africa/israel-and-occupied-palestinian-territories/report-israel-and-occupied-palestinian-territories/ https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2021/country-chapters/israel/palestine# Instagram Accounts: @impact @letstalkpalestine @key48return Twitter… Read More Palestine Resources
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