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Despite headwinds, Vineyard Wind, Revolution Wind come fully online

Despite headwinds, Vineyard Wind, Revolution Wind come fully online

Two of the country's first large-scale offshore wind farms are now fully operational, powering 750,000 homes in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts
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Senator Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Suffering Stroke, Expected to Make Full Recovery

Senator Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Suffering Stroke, Expected to Make Full Recovery

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat representing Connecticut, suffered a stroke over the past weekend and is currently recovering at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. According to Allison Herwitt, Murphy’s chief of staff, the Senator began experiencing numbness in his arm while attending his son’s hockey game. He was initially taken to a local hospital where the stroke was diagnosed, and subsequently transferred to Johns Hopkins for further monitoring and treatment. Medical professionals are reportedly encouraged by his progress, noting that he is awake and alert. Senator Murphy, 53, is in his third term in the U.S. Senate, having first been elected in 2013 after serving in the U.S. House of Representatives for Connecticut’s 5th District. Numerous Connecticut political figures, including Governor Ned Lamont, Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz, have expressed their well wishes and optimism for his swift recovery.
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Connecticut State Agencies to be Recognized at Annual GreenerGov Awards for Sustainability Efforts

Connecticut State Agencies to be Recognized at Annual GreenerGov Awards for Sustainability Efforts

Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Office of Policy and Management (OPM), and Department of Administrative Services (DAS) will host the annual GreenerGov Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The event will recognize state agencies and staff for their outstanding sustainability efforts, which have led to reduced environmental impacts and cost savings for taxpayers. Governor Ned Lamont launched the GreenerGov CT initiative in April 2019 with Executive Order 1, challenging executive branch agencies to lead by example in environmental leadership. Connecticut has already achieved its 2030 GreenerGov greenhouse gas reduction goal.
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Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments Secures $2.4 Million Grant for Emergency Medical Response Program

Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments Secures $2.4 Million Grant for Emergency Medical Response Program

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. This funding is designated to advance the Naugatuck Valley Region Prehospital Urgent Life Support and Expertise (PULSE) program. The PULSE initiative is a regional emergency medical response program designed to bring blood transfusion capabilities and emergency physicians directly to the scenes of severe crashes. This project is a key component of NVCOG’s broader NVision Zero strategy, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries on the region’s roads by 2060. NVCOG was the first Council of Governments in Connecticut to adopt a Vision Zero commitment in 2022, and this award will help implement post-crash care strategies outlined in their Vision Zero Action Plan. The partnership with Trinity Health Of New England brings together transportation planners, healthcare professionals, and emergency responders to ach...
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Waterbury Fire Station 6 Closes for Renovations, Firefighters Relocated

Waterbury Fire Station 6 Closes for Renovations, Firefighters Relocated

The City of Waterbury, Connecticut, announced the temporary closure of Fire Station 6, located at 431 Willow Street, for renovations and exterior improvements. The project, which began on November 10, 2026, is expected to last approximately eight weeks. During this period, firefighters and personnel assigned to Station 6 have been relocated to Fire Station 10 at 26 Field Street. Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr. stated that these improvements are crucial for addressing the maintenance needs of the city's aging firehouses. The renovations will include the installation of a new roof, repointing of the building's exterior masonry, and resealing of windows to combat weather-related deterioration, prevent water infiltration, and preserve the structural integrity of the historic firehouse. The Waterbury Development Corporation (WDC) is managing the project, with Macri Roofing serving as the general contractor.
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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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Young Jewish Leaders in Stamford Prepare to Combat Antisemitism and Build Community

Young Jewish Leaders in Stamford Prepare to Combat Antisemitism and Build Community

Hundreds of Jewish high school students recently convened at the Jewish Student Union Presidents Conference in Stamford, Connecticut. The conference, held as the country approached Election Day, focused on empowering these young individuals to build and lead Jewish communities within their schools. The initiative aims to equip students with the skills and relationships necessary to address antisemitism and foster a strong Jewish identity, irrespective of political outcomes. Attendees were encouraged to take responsibility for their communities, run for student government, start new clubs, and learn about their history to speak confidently and listen empathetically to others' experiences. The emphasis was on proactive leadership development before crises emerge.
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Digital Creators Dom Brack, Blake Hooker, and Hunter Rowland to Star in Mystery Film 'The Anchor In Us'

Digital Creators Dom Brack, Blake Hooker, and Hunter Rowland to Star in Mystery Film 'The Anchor In Us'

Digital Creators Dom Brack, Blake Hooker, and Hunter Rowland to Star in Mystery Film 'The Anchor In Us'
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Uzbekistan National Indicted for Orchestrating $12 Million Cargo Theft Scheme in the U.S.

Uzbekistan National Indicted for Orchestrating $12 Million Cargo Theft Scheme in the U.S.

Nursulton Izzatulloevich Khaydarov, a 33-year-old Uzbekistan national and lawful permanent resident of the U.S., has been indicted in Connecticut for his alleged involvement in a cargo theft operation exceeding $12 million. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Connecticut, Khaydarov and his co-conspirators began their scheme in September 2025. They acquired or took control of multiple trucking carriers by illicitly using their U.S. DOT numbers, MC numbers, business email accounts, and the identities of their owners. Posing as legitimate businesses, the group booked freight loads with brokers from various locations, including California. Once a shipment was picked up, it would never reach its intended destination, being reported as stolen instead. Prosecutors allege that the scheme involved at least 24 stolen loads, with Khaydarov personally involved in thefts valued over $12 million. The stolen goods included a wide range of items such as hard drives, stereo equipment, clothing, electronics...
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Creators Dom Brack, Blake Hooker and Hunter Rowland to Star in Brilliance Productions’ Feature ‘The Anchor In Us’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Creators Dom Brack, Blake Hooker and Hunter Rowland to Star in Brilliance Productions’ Feature ‘The Anchor In Us’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Digital creators Dom Brack, Blake Hooker and Hunter Rowland are set to star in Brilliance Productions’ coming-of-age mystery film “The Anchor In Us.” The film is currently in postproduction and will be introduced to buyers at the American Film Market for the festival circuit in 2027. The official logline reads: “A group of college friends […]
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Hell House in Seymour, Connecticut, Acquired by Paranormal Investigators for Public Paranormal Destination

Hell House in Seymour, Connecticut, Acquired by Paranormal Investigators for Public Paranormal Destination

Hell House in Seymour, Connecticut, Acquired by Paranormal Investigators for Public Paranormal Destination
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‘Superman’ Director James Gunn Steps Down as Co-Lead of DC Studios

‘Superman’ Director James Gunn Steps Down as Co-Lead of DC Studios

Gunn said he was grateful he took this "unique opportunity," but admitted the corporate demands of leading a studio were "trying"