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Summer rebounds in part of Northeast: Expect heat, humidity and potential downpours
A gradual warmup is coming to a large part of the Northeast for the last week of August, while some areas will have to deal with stagnating temperatures and frequent showers. Summer is making a big comeback in some areas of the Northeast, while others may experience an uptick in humidity levels and downpours through the last week of August, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
Southbury man sentenced to 5 years for illegal firearm possession
SOUTHBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A Southbury man was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday for possessing sawed-off shotguns. Anthony Englehardt, 44, allegedly used a rifle to shoot a hole in the ceiling of a home in Torrington. At that time, he was under a protective order that required him to surrender all of […]
Update: FirstLight To Deal With Flood Debris Above The Stevenson Dam
OXFORD – The following information is from FirstLight, the owner of the Stevenson Dam. It was sent the evening of Aug. 21. “Beginning tomorrow, August 22nd, FirstLight will begin releasing debris that has collected between the boat barrier and the Stevenson Dam through the dam’s sluice gates. To...
8 Things To Do This Weekend: Chester Fair, free Shakespeare & Old Saybrook parade
Looking for weekend activities? We have eight ideas for you. Through Sept. 15, see Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville, a real crowd pleaser at the Ivoryton Playhouse. A cute story is accompanied by Buffett’s tunes. St. George Men’s Group Italian Festival with homemade food, a bocce tournament, music...
How to Combat A Housing Emergency on the North Fork: Show Up
Longtime locals have been priced further and further out of being able to live on the North Fork over the past decade, but this year could be a turning point at which regulators develop the muscle to prioritize keeping the people who make up the framework of a community here.
It’s time for the 3rd annual Northforker Wine & Food Classic!
The 3rd Annual Northforker Wine & Food Classic is Thursday, Aug. 29 at Borghese Vineyard. (Photo credit: Barbara Lassen) It’s been a really, really good summer over here on the North Fork. Beach days, biking, farmstand foraging, music and dancing (what a season it’s been for Dances in the Park!), lobster rolls, lobster rolls, lobsters rolls (did we mention lobster rolls?), sunny days and sunsets, plays and performances (kudos to this year’s Ferry Tales at the Shelter Island Historical Society!), boat days and lines in the water, clinking glasses with friends and fam…
Study: Connecticut’s Veteran Care Rating Could Not Be Worse
Normally, I have no problem sharing bad news but this message is painful to relay. Smile Hub recently conducted a study to see which states care most about their veterans and the news for the Nutmeg State is ugly. Smile Hub examined a variety of factors to make their list...
Former Chicago Sam’s reopens as Murphy’s Pub in Cromwell
CROMWELL, Conn. (WTNH) — Nearly two months after closing “to make changes,” Chicago Sam’s Sports Bar and Grille has reopened with a new name: Murphy’s Pub & Sports Bar. The newly-named pub and sports bar will hold a grand opening celebration at 3 p.m. on Sept. 4. At the end of June, the sports bar […]
DCP warns about scams targeting Eversource customers; United Illuminating customers are also at risk
HARTFORD, Conn. — The state’s Department of Consumer Protection has an important message for Connecticut residents regarding a new scam that appears to target Eversource Customers. And DCP says United Illuminating customers should also be ready for similar tactics. “Scammers know you may be trying to save money...
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