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Avangrid signals federal clearance for two wind projects
A proposed offshore wind installation that could help power Massachusetts and its neighbors cleared another milestone Monday as state officials inch closer to selecting the next round of projects. Avangrid announced it received full federal approval of the construction and operations plan for its New England Wind 1 and 2 projects. Building off the record of decision federal regulators issued in April, Avangrid said the latest step "largely completes the federal, state and local permitting process" for the...
CT students spend summer in limbo for potential tuition relief, as CSCU awaits $20M
More than 60,000 students attend Connecticut’s community colleges and regional universities, and they could be facing tuition hikes in the next year, as the schools battle budget deficits and declining enrollment. Chancellor Terrance Cheng leads the state colleges and universities system, which excludes UConn. He recently told Connecticut Public’s...
Power outage prompts Amtrak to temporarily halt regional services
Folks looking to take the train to either New York, Connecticut, or even Boston had to make adjustments Saturday after a power outage forced Amtrak service to shut down in part of the northeast Saturday. Amtrak said it had to halt services between Penn Station in New York and Boston...
DEEP Announces Artwork for the 2025 Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp
Winner of Connecticut’s Junior Duck Stamp Competition Featured. (HARTFORD)--The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that an acrylic painting of a northern shoveler created by Storrs resident Alice Han (age 14), will be featured on the 2025 Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation (Duck) Stamp. Alice’s beautifully illustrated painting was selected as the "Best in Show" for the 2024 Connecticut Junior Duck Stamp Art Competition, and it also won first place in the 7th-9th grade category of the competition. Alice’s "Best in Show" winner represented Connecticut in the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest, where Alice placed in the top 25 in the nation!
The Buzz: Three Girl Scouts from the region earn highest honor for service
Jul. 4—Ada Gauthier of Mystic, Katelyn Pierce of North Stonington and Naomi Boord of Westerly have earned the Girl Scouts of Connecticut's highest award. They were among 34 exceptional Girl Scouts recognized at the annual Girl Scout Gold Awards Ceremony in Hartford with an official Gold Award Certificate, letter, and proclamation. Ada Gauthier's Gold Award brought awareness to the idea of ...
Ability Beyond is granted $30,000 from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
BETHEL, Conn. — One of the state’s largest providers of disability services has received a sizable grant to help further its mission. According to a release on Wednesday, Ability Beyond was granted $30,000 from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, which will benefit the community by funding the Pathways to Excellence employee training program.
Deadline approaching for Camp Lejeune claims
(WFSB) - The deadline for veterans and their families impacted by toxic drinking water at Camp Lejeune is fast approaching. Many Connecticut families are filing claims, but time is running out. We’ve all seen the ads on TV and heard them on the radio. Lawyers asking people to call...
Connecticut State Police K-9 Drago passed away on July 4
TOLLAND COUNTY, Conn. — Despite the holiday, July 4 was difficult for the Connecticut State Police community, which lost K-9 Drago #9086, according to a release from CSP. Drago passed away on Thursday due to medical complications. He was a partner of State Trooper First Class Kyle Kaelberer #820 of Troop C in Tolland, the release said.
Chia seed recall as FDA issues highest risk level after salmonella warning
The FDA classified a batch of recalled chia seeds with the highest risk level last week as a dangerous salmonella outbreak linked to the seeds as the public is urged to check their products and throw out any they find
DOT honors worker killed on I-91 ramp at Conn. rest stops
The state Department of Transportation is honoring a worker who was hit and killed while working on the Interstate 91 on-ramp in Wallingford last week. In a tweet, DOT said they are honoring Andrew DiDomenico by putting a black sash and orange ribbon at the Fallen Worker Memorials at rest stops and service plazas in the state.
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