Connecticut lawmakers are still grieving the death of a fellow legislator killed in a wrong-way crash in January. They have given final legislative approval to a bill that attempts to address the large increase in wrong-way crashes on the state’s roads. It cleared the Senate unanimously on Friday. The bill previously passed the House of Representatives. It now heads to Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk. The vote comes about six months after 39-year-old Rep. Quentin William’s death and as wrong-way crashes have become more prevalent and deadly. Williams died in a wrong-way crash as he returned home from the governor’s inaugural ball.

A slate of gun control measures is headed to Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk. The state Senate debated through the night and voted early Saturday to approve the state’s most wide-ranging gun legislation since the laws that followed the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting. The Democratic governor plans to sign the measure. Among other things, the changes would ban openly carrying firearms and prohibit selling more than three handguns within 30 days to any one person, with some exceptions for instructors and others. Other provisions include imposing new safe-storage rules and stiffening penalties for possession of large-capacity magazines.

A building under construction in New Haven, Connecticut, partially collapsed during a concrete pour, injuring eight construction workers, including two critically. But officials say there were no fatalities in Friday's collapse. Officials say firefighters pulled six people from the building, including three who were partially buried, and two others made it out on their own. Fire Chief John Alston Jr. says the injuries include broken bones. Officials say a portion of second floor collapsed through the first floor and into the basement. Workers told officials the concrete was being poured faster than they could spread it, and it pooled too much and caused the collapse. Federal officials are investigating.

STONINGTON — Coming from a family with numerous loved ones of all ages who struggle daily with mental health conditions, a Wequetequock resident named Phil shared his first-hand stories of what it has been like to deal with the challenges.

Connecticut lawmakers have advanced the most wide-ranging package of gun safety measures since the legislation passed after the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre. The House of Representatives, controlled by Democrats, passed the bill on a 96-51 vote Thursday. It now awaits Senate action. The bill, which bars openly carrying firearms, among other changes, comes almost a year after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense. It also comes as Republican-controlled states are loosening guns laws amid a record-setting pace for mass killings in the United States.

MYSTIC — A clerical error that led to organizers missing a state deadline to obtain a permit nearly led to the cancellation of the Mystic Memorial Day Parade, but a partnership between the Connecticut Department of Transportation, local officials and Stonington police has helped rescue the d…

Recent shark bites in Florida and Hawaii and a suspected case in New Jersey have piqued interest in the age-old summer question of whether it's safe to go in the water. Scientists and researchers who study sharks said the overwhelming answer to that question is yes, it is safe. Scientists say potentially dangerous interactions between humans and sharks are uncommon, and serious injuries and deaths from the bites are vanishingly rare. Nonetheless, the dramatic nature of shark bites and the stories of survivors capture the imagination. But there were only 57 unprovoked bites last year worldwide, and five of those were fatal.

STONINGTON — Six years ago, Pawcatuck resident Anthony D. Lombardo embarked on a mission to honor all Stonington veterans both past and present after learning that despite the “two towns, one community,” he and others from the Connecticut side of the Pawcatuck River could not get their names…

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Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said Friday he’s planning to meet with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman about the possibility of moving the Arizona Coyotes to Hartford. Lamont told reporters during a news availability that he hopes the meeting can take place sometime next week. He said Hartford provides a passionate market and a government that would be a willing partner with the team.  Talk of a relocation for the Coyotes has taken on steam since voters in Tempe, Arizona this week rejected referendum for an $2.3 billion entertainment district that would allow the franchise to build a new arena there.

Stonington's budget referendum is being held today from noon to 8 p.m. Here are the polling places for residents:

STONINGTON — If you ask Henry Main what his favorite part is about attending West Vine Street Elementary School, he will tell you that it is being part of a community that makes it impossible to have a bad day.

STONINGTON — The Mystic Seaport Museum will soon benefit from nearly $215,000 in federal money for upgrades to its shipyard that officials said will enhance efficiency as well as potentially bring more ships and jobs to the community.

STONINGTON — The magic of Mystic, with its historic southern New England charm, has long been a favorite summer spot for southern New Englanders, but the secret that has attracted so many residents to the shoreline community is now out — and it has led to recognition as one of the best touri…

STONINGTON — Absentee ballots for the Tuesday, May 16, budget referendum are now available at the Stonington Town Clerk’s office, 152 Elm St. Applications are available at stonington-ct.gov/town-clerk.

STONINGTON — Bergin O’Malley sat on a piano stool inside La Grua Center Friday morning wearing her heart on her sleeve.

STONINGTON — Historic preservation and environmental cleanup needs have long hindered construction from moving forward at Mystic River Boathouse Park, but approval of site design last week has officials hopeful that a shovel could hit the ground later this year.

MYSTIC — The Rotary Club of Mystic awarded seven community grants to area 501(c)3 organizations in its 2023 spring grant cycle.

MYSTIC — The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut and the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce will partner to host the “State of Groton & Stonington” presentation and forum on Friday, April 28, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Hilton Mystic, 20 Coogan Blvd.

MYSTIC — FreshConnections, a Groton based women's networking group, will hold its 2023 Women in Business Forum: Exploring Your Path to Success, on Wednesday, May 3, at the Mystic Hilton, 6 Coogan Blvd, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

STONINGTON — Need a dairy-free frozen option or struggle with fruit and nut allergies? Unable to wait to sit for dinner?

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STONINGTON — A 39-year-old Pawcatuck resident has been identified as the man killed in a crash along Interstate 95 South on Tuesday morning.

STONINGTON — An effort by members of the Stonington Board of Finance to use fewer undesignated funds to offset taxes and restore funding for five projects fell short Tuesday, leading the board to pass an $80.2 million spending proposal for the 2023-24 budget year.

STONINGTON — While rumors swirl surrounding candidates who might be running for local office this November, members of the Board of Selectmen are not yet ready to commit to campaigns. Instead, they say, they are more focused on town business.