The Day

The Day, previously referred to as The New London Day, is a community-focused newspaper located in New London, Connecticut, and is published by The Day Publishing Company. This publication has received notable accolades, including the Newspaper of the Year and Best Daily Newspaper Award from the New England Press Association. It has also been honored twice with the Horace Greeley Award for its courageous and effective service to the community. Additionally, The Day has earned the American Society of Newspaper Editors' Example of Excellence in Small Newspaper award and is recognized by the Columbia Journalism Review as one of the top 100 newspapers in the United States with a circulation of fewer than 100,000 copies.

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What happens after the pope dies? From tolling bells to conclave smoke. | The Day

1 month ago | theday.com

The death of Pope Francis sets in motion a carefully orchestrated transition aimed at ensuring the stability and continuity of the Roman Catholic Church, with its nearly 1.4 billion followers around the world. The process is steeped in history and governed by formality - though Francis toned down certain aspects in guidance issued last fall. Here's what to know.
Team Trump defends tariffs as bipartisan opposition grows, markets slide | The Day

2 months ago | theday.com

Trump administration officials blitzed television networks Sunday to defend the president's massive tariffs that have caused a sell-off in the stock market and triggered recession fears, arguing that the import taxes are already forcing dozens of countries to come to the bargaining table.
Luxury hotel opens in Mystic | The Day

Feb 14, 2025 | theday.com

Featuring waterfront views from each of its 31 rooms, the Delamar Mystic is on the former site of the Latitude 41 restaurant at Mystic Seaport Museum.
The joy of holiday food catalogs

Dec 8, 2024 | theday.com | Rick Koster

Once, long ago at holiday time, I ordered a turkey from an excellent smokehouse in east Texas. Another Christmas, I sent for some baby back ribs from a famous barbecue joint in Kansas City. By now, those two incidents have generated, through the fun of the magical “Who wants to sell their customer mailing list?” algorithm, an every-fall-into-winter onslaught of catalogs from folks who want me to order their designer foods for seasonal parties and meals.
Lancers battle, but fall short in semis at No. 1 Killingly

Dec 8, 2024 | theday.com | Mike DiMauro

Waterford’s Gabe Lombardi (6) and Killingly’s Hunter Allard (35) fight for a pass in the Class SS state football tournament semifinals on Sunday at Killingly High School. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints Waterford’s Jax Higgins (7) talks to Gabe Lombardi (6) after having a pass intercepted in the Class SS state football tournament semifinals on Sunday at Killingly High School.
Malerba left historic mark on U.S. Treasury Department, currency

Dec 8, 2024 | theday.com | Brian Hallenbeck

U.S. Treasurer-designate and Chief Lynn “Many Hearts” Malerba during an interview Friday, June 24, 2022, in her office in the Mohegan tribal government center. She was appointed treasurer by President Joe Biden. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints She never made it to Fort Knox.
Killingly beats Waterford 42-7 in Class SS semifinal

Dec 7, 2024 | theday.com | Peter Huoppi

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Visitors get a window into a colonists’ Christmas at the Leffingwell Museum

Dec 7, 2024 | theday.com | Daniel Drainville

Edward Dirgo, left, uses a broad stone to grind caco nubs as Robert Lecce, both with Pewter Pot Chocolate in Salem, mixes drinking chocolate following a 1745 recipe during the Christmas in the Colonies event at Leffingwell House Museum in Norwich Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo ReprintsTrustee Richard Blane, portraying General George Washington, talks about the 12 Days of Christmas during the Christmas in the Colonies event at Leffingwell House Museum in Norwich Sunday, Dec.
Watch live: Waterford at Killingly - Class SS Football Semifinal

Dec 7, 2024 | theday.com | Peter Huoppi

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Waterford football falls to Killingly in state semifinals

Dec 7, 2024 | theday.com | Sarah Gordon

Waterford’s Gabe Lombardi (6) and Killingly’s Hunter Allard (35) fight for a pass in the Class SS state football tournament semifinals at Killingly High School Sunday, December 8, 2024. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo ReprintsWaterford’s Jax Higgins (7) talks to Gabe Lombardi (6) after having a pass intercepted in the Class SS state football tournament semifinals at Killingly High School Sunday, December 8, 2024.