Power Mostly Restored After Connecticut Storms
Power was mostly restored across Connecticut Sunday after thunderstorms knocked out service to hundreds of customers Saturday evening. Eversource reported 202 customers still without electricity late Sunday afternoon.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew Milford Announces Athletic Hall of Fame Class
New Milford High School has announced eight members of its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame class. The group includes six former athletes and their coaches. They will be honored during an induction banquet October 24 at Fairview Farm Golf Course in Harwinton.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTortoise Reunited With Owner After Wilton Road Crossing
A large tortoise named Tahoe was returned to its owner after being found crossing Westport Road in Wilton Friday evening. A resident brought the tortoise to police, and it was held briefly at the town animal shelter before its owner claimed it.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWilton Hindu Temple Seeks Emergency Access Road
The Wilton Hindu Temple is seeking approval for an emergency access road, citing concerns about hate crimes targeting Hindu places of worship. The plan also includes parking changes, stormwater improvements and an outdoor stage. Wilton’s wetlands commission approved the proposal last year, but zoning review is still pending.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBethel Officer Had Prior Suspension Before Crash Case
Personnel records show 33 year old Bethel police Officer Jessenia Beamonte was suspended without pay in 2020 for mishandling a domestic violence response. Beamonte now faces charges accusing her of hindering the investigation into a 2025 fatal crash involving her brother. She remains on administrative leave.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPrivate Garage Proposed for 100-Plus Cars in Bethel
A Greenwich entrepreneur wants to demolish a building in Bethel’s Clarke Business Park and build a private garage for more than 100 cars. Kenny Habul bought the five-acre property for $2.5 million. His engineer says the site would be used only for private storage and limited maintenance, not commercial work.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYEPA Monitors Canadian Wildfire Smoke
The EPA says it is monitoring Canadian wildfire smoke affecting large parts of the United States, including Connecticut, and is coordinating with Canadian, federal, state and local officials. The agency urges people to check AirNow for current conditions and limit exposure when air quality reaches unhealthy levels.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Firefighters Deployed to Quebec Wildfires
Six Connecticut wildland firefighters were deployed Friday to help battle wildfires in Quebec, Canada. The crew joined firefighters from Maine and New Hampshire and traveled to Val-d’Or under a regional mutual aid agreement. It was Connecticut’s second wildfire deployment of the season. Another 20-member crew is assisting with a fire in Oregon. State officials say […]
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