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Storm Power Outages: Tens Of Thousands Still In Dark; Here Are CT Communities Most Affected Storm Power Outages: Tens Of Thousands Still In Dark; Here Are CT Communities Most Affected
Storm Power Outages: Tens Of Thousands Still In Dark; Here Are CT Communities Most Affected Although sunny skies have returned following a strong storm system that pounded the Northeast with gusty winds and downpours, tens of thousands of Connecticut residents remain waiting for their electricity to be restored. As of Tuesday, Dec. 19 around 10:30 a.m., just over 25,000 customers in the state are still without power, according to both Eversource and United Illuminated.  Earlier Report - New Update: Nearly 60K Remain Without Power In CT; Here's Latest Rundown The outages were caused by a potent storm system that brought several inches of rain and gusty winds on Mond…

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by Ben Crnic
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Wilton, Greenwich Students Named Presidential Scholars Wilton, Greenwich Students Named Presidential Scholars
Wilton, Greenwich Students Named Presidential Scholars Two Fairfield County students have been named as 2023 US Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for graduating high school seniors. Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker made the announcement on Wednesday, May 10 that Ambika Grover of Greenwich High School and Lukas Koutsoukos of Wilton High School were selected for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.  “I am so proud of Ambika and Lukas on being named US Presidential Scholars and receiving this extraordinary national rec…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Casino Tries 'Senior-Only' Gambling Floors, Times COVID-19: Casino Tries 'Senior-Only' Gambling Floors, Times
Covid-19: Casino Tries 'Senior-Only' Gambling Floors, Times Following the example of many grocery outlets amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, a Connecticut casino is designating senior-only floors and time slots this November.  Every weekend between 10 a.m. until midnight, the Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket will reserve one of its five floors, its Rainmaker Casino, for guests that are 55 or older, born in 1965 or earlier. The facility is test-running the concept throughout November.  “The safety of our loyal patrons has been our number one priority since reopening, and we are excited to offer them this exclusive experience where they can relax …

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by Christina Coulter
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COVID-19: CT Bar Packed With Hundreds Of Customers Shut Down For Violating Reopening Rules COVID-19: CT Bar Packed With Hundreds Of Customers Shut Down For Violating Reopening Rules
Covid-19: CT Bar Packed With Hundreds Of Customers Shut Down For Violating Reopening Rules A Connecticut nightclub has been shut down after packing in hundreds of patrons against state rules amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The 50’s Lounge on Fitch Street in New Haven was shut down by state health officials for violating state rules and city ordinances that were put in place as a precaution due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure came following multiple complaints from area residents on Saturday, June 20, of activity at the bar, where there was an estimated 1,000 patrons packing the place from wall to wall. “I first arrived on-site as part of the inspection condu…

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by Zak Failla