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Nor'easter: Gusty Winds Remain Following 'Unique' Storm With Wide-Ranging Snowfall Totals Nor'easter: Gusty Winds Remain Following 'Unique' Storm With Wide-Ranging Snowfall Totals
Nor'easter: Gusty Winds Remain Following 'Unique' Storm With Wide-Ranging Snowfall Totals The rain and snow from a potent late-winter Nor'easter have tapered off, but gusty winds remain with additional power outages possible on Wednesday, March 15.  Expect occasional gusts up to 40 mph through Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. High temperatures will range from the upper 30s to mid-40s, though the wind will make it feel about 10 degrees colder. Mostly cloudy skies Wednesday will gradually give way to sunshine. As for precipitation totals from the system, it was one of the most unique storms in a while. In many cases, inland areas wit…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Slàinte! These Fairfield County Irish Pubs Are Among The Best In Connecticut Slàinte! These Fairfield County Irish Pubs Are Among The Best In Connecticut
Slàinte! These Fairfield County Irish Pubs Are Among The Best In Connecticut With St. Patrick's Day nearly around the corner, you and your beer buddies may be looking for the best pub in Connecticut to celebrate the holiday.  So, here are some of the best Irish pubs in the state based on Google reviews. O'Neill's Irish Pub & Restaurant, Norwalk Located in "the heart of South Norwalk," guests flock to O'Neill's for food, drink, and "the best local Irish musicians," the pub's website says. "The atmosphere is right on, and every employee was friendly and helpful," one Yelp reviewer said. "We won't hesitate to come back when in the area!" The Harp and Hound Pub, …

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by David Cifarelli
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Damp, Dreary St. Patrick's Day Will Be Followed By Larger Storm System Damp, Dreary St. Patrick's Day Will Be Followed By Larger Storm System
Damp, Dreary St. Patrick's Day Will Be Followed By Larger Storm System A damp and dreary St. Patrick's Day will be followed by a larger storm system as the weekend arrives. Thursday, March 17 has stated out with dense fog that will linger for several hours. "Motorists can expect sudden changes in visibility in foggy areas," the National Weather Service said in a statement issued early Thursday morning. "Use low beam highlights and increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you." It will be cloudy throughout the day with rain becoming likely after noon and continuing at times through the middle of the evening Thursday. The high te…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Storm Headed To Region Should Bring Winter Season's Final Round Of Snow New Storm Headed To Region Should Bring Winter Season's Final Round Of Snow
New Storm Headed To Region Should Bring Winter Season's Final Round Of Snow The final snowfall of what has been an active winter season of 2020-21 is expected just before the first day of spring. The weather pattern up until then will be gray and dreary, but a bit milder temperature-wise on both St. Patrick's Day, Wednesday, March 17, and Thursday, March 18. Wednesday's high will climb into the mid to upper 40s with cloudy skies throughout the morning followed by some sun at times in the afternoon. Showers and rain will arrive after noontime Thursday, which will be cloudy with a high temperature around 50 degrees. Rain could be heavy at times late in the afte…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Stay Away On St. Patrick's Day, CDC Says COVID-19: Stay Away On St. Patrick's Day, CDC Says
Covid-19: Stay Away On St. Patrick's Day, CDC Says Irish eyes will still be smiling on St. Patrick’s Day this year, but doing so socially distanced or virtually if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has its way. Though the number of COVID-19 cases is dropping as more vaccines are distributed across the country, the CDC is advising that anyone planning to celebrate the holiday on Wednesday should do so at home to stay safe and protect others. Due to the pandemic, most St. Patrick’s Day parades and other traditional celebrations have been called off as the U.S. inches closer to the COVID-19. To still enjoy a festive St. Patrick’s…

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by Zak Failla
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Snow, Rain Headed To Region With Potential For New Winter Storm Later In Week Snow, Rain Headed To Region With Potential For New Winter Storm Later In Week
Snow, Rain Headed To Region With Potential For New Winter Storm Later In Week We're just five days away from the start of spring on Saturday, March 20, but what turned out to be an extremely active winter season has at least one last blast in store, and possibly, two. Tuesday, March 16 will be partly sunny during the day with a high temperature in the upper 30s and wind-chill temps between 10 and 20 degrees. Clouds will increase in the afternoon as a storm system arrives around nightfall bringing light snow and snow showers, followed by a chance for a mix of rain and snow early St. Patrick's Day morning, Wednesday, March 17. Untreated surfaces will be slippery, but …

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Drastic Change' In Weather Pattern Arrives As Active Winter Season Starts Final Week 'Drastic Change' In Weather Pattern Arrives As Active Winter Season Starts Final Week
'Drastic Change' In Weather Pattern Arrives As Active Winter Season Starts Final Week The start of spring is just a week away but the active winter season of 2020-21 doesn't appear to want to go out quietly. A nearly two-week-long stretch featuring plenty of sunshine, with unseasonably warm temperatures the last few days, will be followed by a return of cold air, as well as a mix of precipitation, including the chance for some snow. "Those who were enjoying the warmth this week in the Northeast will be in for a drastic change," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Paul Walker. Saturday, March 13 will be sunny and colder with a high temperature in the mid 40s with w…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Stamford Cancels July 4th Fireworks Due To Budget Cuts Stamford Cancels July 4th Fireworks Due To Budget Cuts
Stamford Cancels July 4th Fireworks Due To Budget Cuts Stamford residents looking forward to the July 4th fireworks show should start planning a trip out of town after the city's first round of budget cuts nix the show along with several other city amenities. Mayor David Martin said the cuts were necessary after the Board of Representatives imposed a $1.4 million unidentified general cut to the city’s budget: “As Mayor, I strongly disagree with the general cut made by the Board of Representatives to the City’s budget," Martin said in a statement following the cuts. "It will have a disproportionate impact on services provided to reside…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Metro-North Issues St. Patrick’s Day Booze Ban Metro-North Issues St. Patrick’s Day Booze Ban
Metro-North Issues St. Patrick’s Day Booze Ban Irish eyes will be smiling throughout the area during St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday, though not as much on any Metro-North Railroad lines, where booze is banned on one of the busiest drinking days of the year. Alcohol will be banned on St. Patrick’s Day, Metro-North announced this week, marking one of the few days of the year where they prohibit consumption of alcohol, including New Year’s Eve and SantaCon in December. “Alcoholic beverages will not be permitted on trains, platforms, or stations,” according to Metro-North. “Any alcoholic beverage observed or found will be confiscated by MTA …

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by Zak Failla