Mystic Aquarium Rescues Rare Orange Lobster From New York Grocery Store
Mystic Aquarium officials say they rescued a rare orange lobster from a ShopRite in Carmel, New York. Estimated to be a one-in-30 million find, the lobster’s unique color comes from a genetic mutation. Named Jerry, the lobster will live at Mystic Aquarium, bringing visitors a glimpse of this rare marine creature.
Read MoreMore Than 1,100 Connecticut Power Outages Reported As Storms Hit State Tuesday
Thunderstorms caused widespread power outages across Connecticut Tuesday afternoon, with utility companies reporting more than 2,700 outages at 4 p.m. Eversource reported 2,457 of those outages, about half due to fallen tree limbs. By 8:30 p.m., outages dropped to 1,090. The outages came after the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch warning of […]
Read MoreLamont Vetoes Bill That Would Let Towns Overturn Environmental Rulings
Governor Ned Lamont has vetoed a bill that would’ve let small towns overturn state environmental decisions by local vote. The measure, aimed at towns with fewer than 16,000 residents, passed with bipartisan support. But Lamont warned it could weaken environmental protections and create uncertainty for businesses. Republicans slammed the veto, saying it denies local communities […]
Read MoreProsecutors Seek to Keep Captivity Victim’s New Identity Sealed
Prosecutors in the case against 57 year old Kimberly Sullivan, the Connecticut woman who is accused of imprisoning her stepson for two decades, are asking the court to keep the victim’s new name sealed in medical records. The defense plans to fight the move, saying records should be unredacted. The victim, now 32, escaped earlier […]
Read MoreNewtown Man Accused of Doing Electrical Work with Fake License
A 43 year old Newtown man is facing multiple charges after police say he performed electrical work using a fraudulent license. Steven Platt was arrested in May following a state investigation that revealed alleged offenses in Newtown and nearby towns between 2021 and 2024. He’s charged with forgery, impersonation, working without a license, and identity […]
Read MoreCoyote Bites 13-year-old Connecticut Girl in Unprovoked Attack
A 13-year-old girl was bitten by a coyote Monday in the front yard of her Watertown home, according to Connecticut environmental officials. The attack was unprovoked, and family members scared off the animal before taking the girl to a hospital. Officers searched the area but didn’t locate the coyote. DEEP says sightings are increasing statewide […]
Read MoreServices Set for Danbury Teen Who Drowned on Fourth of July
Funeral services for 18 year old Angel Chumpi Rios are scheduled for today at the Ecuadorian Civic Center in Danbury. Rios drowned Friday afternoon at a remote reservoir where steep terrain complicated rescue efforts. Divers recovered him nearly two hours after he went missing. The state medical examiner confirmed his death as an accidental drowning. […]
Read More200-unit Apartment Project Back on Track in Downtown Danbury
A 200-unit apartment project once shelved over sewer concerns is back on the table in Danbury. Developers plan to convert a five-story office building into 48 apartments and build a 160-unit complex with a three-level garage on Main Street. The proposal, dubbed Legacy on Main, stalled in 2023 but has returned after extensive talks with […]
Read MoreNew Supermarket Likely Coming to Former Stop & Shop Site in Danbury
City officials in Danbury say a new supermarket may soon fill the long-vacant Stop & Shop on Newtown Road. Economic development advisor Farley Santos says negotiations are moving forward and an announcement could come within weeks. The 59,000-square-foot space at Nutmeg Square Plaza has drawn interest from a number of potential tenants. While no deal […]
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