The debate has gone back and forth for years. Before moving on, Killingly threw a retirement celebration for the high school’s mascot, the Redmen. “It's just a bittersweet moment, but it's OK.

Thursday’s announcement moves the district one step closer to selecting a new mascot after the controversial Redmen name was officially retired at a ceremony in November. Tension over the Redmen ...

Cozzens said there was overwhelming support for the “Redmen” mascot at three public forums conducted prior to the school board’s vote in 2019. A committee of students, teachers and tribal ...