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House Democrats to investigate Trump's handling of US spy agencies

House Democrats to investigate Trump's handling of US spy agencies

By Erin Banco and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Democrats in the US House of Representatives, who will control key committees next year, are preparing investigations into what they say was President Donald Trump’s politicization and gutting of US spy agencies, including whether
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Navy Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Unannounced Firings of Commanders and Physician

Navy Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Unannounced Firings of Commanders and Physician

The U.S. Navy has recently fired or removed several high-ranking officers, including the entire leadership team of a nuclear-powered attack submarine, the commander of a destroyer, and the attending physician for Congress and the Supreme Court, Dr. Brian Monahan. These actions have drawn significant pushback from Congress due to the Navy's departure from its usual practice of publicly announcing such changes. Two Democratic lawmakers, Reps. Joe Courtney of Connecticut and Adam Smith of Washington, expressed "deep frustration" in a letter to Navy leaders, stating that the lack of communication has raised questions about the Navy's commitment to transparency and its working relationship with Congress. The submarine's leadership was reportedly fired after an underwater collision, while the destroyer commander was relieved due to a loss of confidence. Dr. Monahan's departure occurred amidst a Navy investigation, with Republican Sen. Mike Rounds and Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla confirming his exit without furth...
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Stamford Homeowners Advised on Late-Fall Tree Watering Before Winter Freeze

Stamford Homeowners Advised on Late-Fall Tree Watering Before Winter Freeze

Stamford Homeowners Advised on Late-Fall Tree Watering Before Winter Freeze
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Thy Neighbors Farm Expands Regenerative Agriculture and Community Service with UConn Extension Support

Thy Neighbors Farm Expands Regenerative Agriculture and Community Service with UConn Extension Support

Steven Thompson, owner of Thy Neighbors Farm in Torrington, Connecticut, has significantly expanded his veteran-owned farming operation with extensive support from UConn Extension. What began as a backyard garden to address food insecurity during the pandemic has evolved into a diversified regenerative farm spanning 1.5 acres of vegetable production and a flock of approximately 120 Katahdin breeding ewes. The farm utilizes no-till practices, hydroponics, and solar grazing, a partnership with renewable energy installations. Thompson has participated in numerous UConn Extension programs, including the Climate Smart Adaptation Strategies Certificate Course, the Solid Ground Tool and Equipment Stipend funded by USDA pandemic assistance, and the Farm to School Ready to Sell Cohort. These programs have enabled him to acquire specialized equipment, implement innovative farming techniques, and establish farm-to-school deliveries of hydroponically grown lettuce. Community service remains central to the farm's missi...
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Eversource Proposes $727 Million Rate Increase for Connecticut Customers, Raising Average Bills by $33 Monthly

Eversource Proposes $727 Million Rate Increase for Connecticut Customers, Raising Average Bills by $33 Monthly

Eversource Proposes $727 Million Rate Increase for Connecticut Customers, Raising Average Bills by $33 Monthly
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Staples Continues Store Closures, Killingly Location to Shut Down Amid Retail Contraction

Staples Continues Store Closures, Killingly Location to Shut Down Amid Retail Contraction

Staples Continues Store Closures, Killingly Location to Shut Down Amid Retail Contraction
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Connecticut Governor Lamont Joins New England Governors in Seeking $3 Billion for Home Heating Aid

Connecticut Governor Lamont Joins New England Governors in Seeking $3 Billion for Home Heating Aid

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, along with the governors of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, has sent a letter to congressional appropriations leaders requesting an additional $3 billion in federal funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The governors cited sharply rising energy costs, particularly for heating oil, as the primary reason for the urgent appeal. They noted that more than one-third of Connecticut households rely on deliverable oil for heating, making them highly vulnerable to price spikes. Gov. Lamont emphasized that these families, many already on tight budgets, will struggle to afford heating their homes due to international factors beyond their control. This request aims to increase total LIHEAP funding to $7 billion to address the anticipated 50% increase in heating oil prices this winter.
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New England Governors Request $3 Billion Increase for Winter Heating Aid Amid Rising Costs

New England Governors Request $3 Billion Increase for Winter Heating Aid Amid Rising Costs

A bipartisan group of New England governors has formally requested an additional $3 billion in federal funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This appeal, directed to House Committee on Appropriations Chair Tom Cole and Senate Committee on Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, aims to bring the total LIHEAP funding to $7 billion. The governors, including Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, Maine Gov. Janet Mills, New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte, and Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, highlighted the urgent need for this funding due to projected 50% increases in heating oil prices this winter. According to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, low-income households in the Northeast could face an additional $1.1 billion in heating oil costs. Congresswoman Lori Trahan noted in October that Massachusetts' LIHEAP allocation for this year is nearly $4 million less than last year, a reduction attributed to the expiration of a ...
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New England Governors Request $3 Billion Increase for Winter Heating Aid

New England Governors Request $3 Billion Increase for Winter Heating Aid

Governors from all six New England states have collectively appealed to congressional leaders for an additional $3 billion in federal funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This bipartisan request, outlined in a letter to House Committee on Appropriations Chair Tom Cole and Senate Committee on Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, aims to bring the total LIHEAP funding to $7 billion. The governors, including Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, Maine Gov. Janet Mills, New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte, and Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, emphasize the urgent need for this funding due to projected 50% increases in heating oil prices this winter. They highlight that low-income households in the Northeast could face an additional $1.1 billion in heating oil costs, and current funding levels are insufficient to meet the demand, potentially forcing states to reduce benefits or serve fewer eligible households.
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Eversource Proposes Significant Rate Hike in Connecticut, Customers Express Concerns

Eversource Proposes Significant Rate Hike in Connecticut, Customers Express Concerns

Eversource Proposes Significant Rate Hike in Connecticut, Customers Express Concerns
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Glastonbury, Connecticut, Experiences Triple Increase in Vehicle Thefts, Luxury Cars Targeted

Glastonbury, Connecticut, Experiences Triple Increase in Vehicle Thefts, Luxury Cars Targeted

The town of Glastonbury, Connecticut, has seen a significant surge in vehicle thefts this year, with numbers more than tripling compared to the entirety of last year. According to the Glastonbury Police Department, 25 vehicles have been reported stolen so far in 2026, a stark increase from the seven reported in all of 2025. Lieutenant Kevin Szydlo, the department's investigations division commander, stated that most of these thefts involved unlocked vehicles with keys left inside. Investigators also believe that some luxury car owners may have been specifically targeted and followed by thieves. Police suspect multiple individuals or groups are responsible for these thefts. At least one Kia and one Hyundai were stolen using a common ignition hack involving a screwdriver and a USB cable, and there was an unconfirmed report of a Honda SUV stolen using an OBD-2 port scanner.
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Dispatch Energy Opens Bridgeport Fuel Cell Plant, Plans Three More in Connecticut

Dispatch Energy Opens Bridgeport Fuel Cell Plant, Plans Three More in Connecticut

Dispatch Energy Opens Bridgeport Fuel Cell Plant, Plans Three More in Connecticut