Hartford, CT
News
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Connecticut Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Connecticut
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Connecticut Thousands in Connecticut are without power following a fast-moving wind and ice storm that toppled trees, wires, and poles across the region. As of around 9:45 a.m. on Friday, Feb, 18, Eversource was still working to repair hundreds of outages that were impacting 9,867 of the company’s 1,288,808 Connecticut customers. United Illuminated was also reporting 10 outages affecting 41 of its 342,203 customers. Earlier story - Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut The most outages are being reported in: East Hampton (Middlesex County): 591; Woodstock (Windham County): 577; East L…

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by Zak Failla
Brookfield, CT
News
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut A quick-moving storm system has knocked out power to thousands of Connecticut residents. Wind gusts as high as around 60 miles per hour have resulted in downed trees and tree limbs, with eastern Connecticut most heavily affected. As of around 7:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, Eversource is reporting a total  11,840 customers without power. The areas most affected are: Woodstock (1,547) in Windham County,  East Lyme (723) in New London County,  Waterford (631) in New London County,  New London (593) in New London County,  Ledyard (514) in New London County,  Hebron …

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by Joe Lombardi
Brookfield, CT
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Allegedly Stealing $1.4K Worth Of Items From CT Lowe's Store Man Wanted For Allegedly Stealing $1.4K Worth Of Items From CT Lowe's Store
Man Wanted For Allegedly Stealing $1.4K Worth Of Items From CT Lowe's Store Recognize him? Police investigators in Connecticut are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man who allegedly stole more than $1,400 worth of merchandise from an area Lowe’s location before fleeing in a mid-sized SUV. In New London County, a man allegedly took $1,403.04 worth of electrical wire from Lowe’s on the Parkway North in Waterford and left without making an attempt to pay, fleeing the store as a passenger in a truck that was parked outside. “We see the plate,” police posted on social media. “YES, YES, YES we ran the plate and are following up with who owns it. …

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by Zak Failla
Brookfield, CT
News
CT Man Arrested For Making Threats To Lamont, State Police Say CT Man Arrested For Making Threats To Lamont, State Police Say
CT Man Arrested For Making Threats To Lamont, State Police Say A Connecticut man is facing charges for allegedly making online threats against Gov. Ned Lamont after receiving misinformation about COVID-19 in nursing homes, State Police announced. New London County resident Jonathan Wright, age 41, of Waterford, was arrested on a warrant on Monday, Nov. 15 after making threats on social media toward the governor in late October. Police said that Wright made multiple threatening Twitter posts in October that were directed toward Lamont. According to the arresting officer, on Tuesday, Oct. 26, Wright posted “You scum living on borrowed time. President T…

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by Zak Failla
Brookfield, CT
News
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Connecticut Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Connecticut
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Connecticut Hundreds in Connecticut are still without power as a Nor’easter rolls through the region dropping upwards of six inches of rain and wind gusts approaching 60 mph. With the worst of the storm yet to hit, 1,789 of Eversource’s 1,287,274 customers in Connecticut were reporting outages as of 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The bulk of the outages were being reported in: Madison: 730; Killingworth: 254; Guilford: 177; Marlborough: 121; New London: 85; Deep River: 72; Washington: 67; Harwinton: 62; East Lyme: 59; Montville: 27; Branford: 25; Stonington: 21; Stamford: 15; Westport: 13; Danbury:…

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by Zak Failla
Brookfield, CT
News
New CT Henri Outage Update; Cleanup Going 'Swiftly,' Says Lamont During Tour Of Hard-Hit Areas New CT Henri Outage Update; Cleanup Going 'Swiftly,' Says Lamont During Tour Of Hard-Hit Areas
New CT Henri Outage Update; Cleanup Going 'Swiftly,' Says Lamont During Tour Of Hard-Hit Areas Utility crews in Connecticut have worked around the clock to restore power to thousands of area residents in the wake of the wrath of Tropical Storm Henri. As of 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 23, Eversource crews, with the help of thousands of utility workers from around the country, have restored power to more than 67,000 customers. “Toured Canterbury (in Windham County) to oversee the restoration of power and cleanup from Henri. I’ve been told communication with utilities was better than before,” Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont posted on Twitter. “While the storm wasn’t as bad as thought, c…

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by Zak Failla
Brookfield, CT
News
Mosquitoes From Fairfield County Test Positive For West Nile Virus Mosquitoes From Fairfield County Test Positive For West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes From Fairfield County Test Positive For West Nile Virus It's time to get out the mosquito repellant with the discovery of the pesky insects carrying the West Nile virus in five areas in Connecticut, including three in Fairfield County. According to the Connecticut Department of Health, the virus-carrying mosquitoes were discovered last week in Fairfield County in Greenwich, Darien, and Stamford, in New Haven County in New Haven, and in Waterford in New London County. So far, no cases of the disease have been diagnosed in any Connecticut residents, said Dr. Philip M. Armstrong, virologist/medical entomologist with the state.  The DPH o…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brookfield, CT
Business
BJ's Wholesale Club To Hold Hiring Event At All CT Stores BJ's Wholesale Club To Hold Hiring Event At All CT Stores
BJ's Wholesale Club To Hold Hiring Event At All CT Stores BJ’s Wholesale Club is hosting a statewide hiring event this weekend in Connecticut. The company is looking to hire roughly 140 open positions and is offering a $500 sign-on bonus and a $500 referral bonus for employees who are in good standing for 90 days. The hiring events will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, at all BJ's Wholesale Club including: Brookfield Derby Fairfield Manchester North Haven Southington Stratford Torrington Wallingford Waterbury Waterford West Hartford Willimantic BJ’s offers training opportunities, a competitive pay rate, and a benefits packa…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brookfield, CT
Politics
Newly Confirmed Education Secretary Cardona Will Join First Lady Jill Biden In CT Visit Newly Confirmed Education Secretary Cardona Will Join First Lady Jill Biden In CT Visit
Newly Confirmed Education Secretary Cardona Will Join First Lady Jill Biden In CT Visit A familiar face will be joining Dr. Jill Biden on her first trip to Connecticut since becoming the first lady. Lifelong Meriden resident Miguel Cardona, Connecticut’s former Education Commissioner and President Joe Biden’s newly confirmed Education Secretary, announced he will be joining the First Lady on her planned trip that was announced last week. Original story - First Lady Jill Biden To Visit Connecticut During the visit, Cardona and Biden are expected to visit Benjamin Franklin Elementary school in Meriden, and the Fort LeBoeuf Middle School in Waterford. Cardona was confirmed by …

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by Zak Failla
Stamford, CT
News
COVID-19: CVS Starts Offering Vaccinations At These CT Pharmacies COVID-19: CVS Starts Offering Vaccinations At These CT Pharmacies
Covid-19: CVS Starts Offering Vaccinations At These CT Pharmacies Four new CVS locations in Connecticut will soon be offering COVID-19 vaccinations for those eligible as the state continues combating the virus. CVS announced that pharmacies in Colchester, Putnam, Waterford, and Windsor Locks will begin accepting appointments for the vaccine beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 9 for those eligible. As of Feb. 9, healthcare workers, first responders, long-term care employees, and residents over the age of 75 are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, though more are expected to be included this week. Related story - COVID-19: Here's When CT Residents Age 65 To 74 Can …

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by Zak Failla
Greenwich, CT
News
COVID-19: Here's When CT Residents Age 65 To 74 Can Start Scheduling Vaccination Appointments COVID-19: Here's When CT Residents Age 65 To 74 Can Start Scheduling Vaccination Appointments
Covid-19: Here's When CT Residents Age 65 To 74 Can Start Scheduling Vaccination Appointments Connecticut residents 65 and older can begin making reservations to receive a COVID-19 vaccine beginning this week. Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday, Feb. 8, those Connecticut residents between ages 65 and 74 will be able to register beginning on Thursday, Feb. 11, as the state rolls into the next phase of its vaccination program.  Vaccinations for individuals over the age of 75 will continue as well.  One caveat is the state's access to the vaccine, Lamont said, as he stressed patience on the part of the state 350,000 residents between the ages of 65 and 74 who are anxious to re…

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by Kathy Reakes
Hartford, CT
News
COVID-19 - 100 Connecticut Communities On "Red" List - Local Rates, Trends COVID-19 - 100 Connecticut Communities On "Red" List - Local Rates, Trends
Covid-19 - 100 Connecticut Communities On "Red" List - Local Rates, Trends The number of “red" communities in Connecticut has reached 100, according to the most recent state data, Thursday, Nov. 12. Infection rates have been rising in Connecticut dramatically. There are now 100 cities and towns with the highest daily averages of newly reported COVID-19 cases. Last week, Thursday, Nov. 5, there were 67 red communities. And the week before that, Oct. 29, there were 30. Scroll down for town-specific data. Red communities are so-called due to the state’s color-coded map of average daily COVID-19 cases. Red communities are reporting 4-15 or more cases per 100,000 re…

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by Kristin Palpini