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Revolution Wind delayed by a year
Aug. 16—The state's first surge of electricity produced by an offshore wind farm will not reach Connecticut in 2025 after all. Revolution Wind, the 65-turbine wind farm under construction and slated to be the first to deliver power to Connecticut, will not start delivering electricity to the state until 2026 because of delays in construction of an onshore substation, Danish wind farm developer ...
After ‘rate shock,’ Eversource says it backs plan to review how CT sets electric rates
The state’s biggest utility says it supports a comprehensive review of the way electric rates are set in Connecticut, but questioned whether regulators have the legal authority to roll back the already approved rate increases generating widespread protests among consumers. Eversource also said in a filing with utility regulators that, in combination with the rate increase, “record-setting heat ...
New magazine touts Connecticut farms and markets
MANCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — A new magazine hopes to boost the state’s farms, foods and markets. “Connecticut Grown” will be released annually. “We want people to use this magazine as a resource so you can familiarize yourself with farms, not just in your home area, but across the state, because the summer and fall are […]
Weather alert for flooding in Hampshire and Hampden counties Sunday midday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 10:07 a.m. for flooding until noon for Hampshire and Hampden counties. "At 10:03 a.m., Doppler radar tracked slow moving heavy downpours across western and southwestern Connecticut, moving northeast at 10 mph," states the weather service. "Minimal. Ponding of water on roadways. Possible isolated instances of street flooding, especially in urban areas."
Lawyer DeVaughn L. Ward will be Connecticut’s interim correction ombudsman
A lawyer from New London who has advocated for the rights of people held in state custody will serve as Connecticut’s first ombudsman for the correctional system, filling the role on a temporary basis while the search for a permanent ombudsman continues. Gov. Ned Lamont on Friday announced DeVaughn...
In Connecticut, U.S., respiratory illnesses on the rise
Aug. 16—COVID-19, whooping cough and another respiratory illness associated with children's red cheeks have been spiking in Connecticut and other states across the country, public health officials say. On Friday, Dr. Manisha Juthani, commissioner of the state Department of Public Health, said an August uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases has occurred earlier than anticipated. Although the ...
Parvo cases increasing in Connecticut children
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is putting out a warning to parents about an increase in parvovirus among children. In Connecticut, 40% of children between the ages of 5 and 9 are getting the virus, according to Sonya Barrs, who works at Yale New Haven Health’s Pawcatuck office. […]
Springfield College athletes begin return to campus
The start of school is just around the corner and some students are moving back in at Springfield College. Fall student athletes began their return to Springfield College, and while the football team has already been on campus, other teams like field hockey, volleyball and soccer moved in on Friday.
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