Eversource rate hike could increase Connecticut electric bills by up to 18%

Residents voiced concerns as PURA reviews an Eversource rate hike proposal that could raise monthly electric bills by $20 to $30.

Family seeks Navy Cross for Norwich man who saved Marines in Vietnam

David Jacobson didn’t know much about his father’s service in Vietnam. This year, he began uncovering a story of battlefield heroism he had never fully known. Now he wants his father recognized for it. David Jacobson is seeking a posthumous Navy Cross for Navy corpsman Russell “Doc Jake” Jacobson, who passed away in 2015 from an Agent Orange-related illness. His father received a Purple Heart for injuries he suffered in combat, but was never decorated for actions that multiple accounts say saved the lives of fellow servicemen. “The Navy gave another corpsman on that same hill, same battle, same day, the Navy Cross,” David Jacobson told The Cape Cod Times in September . “My father never got that call. The question now is whether he still can.” Denis Russell, Vietnam veteran and VFW Post Commander in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is helping Jacobson, after after a Massachusetts state representative connected the two. “What we’re trying to do is make sure everyone knows the full story, go through whatever the full procedure is, and follow it up with letters,” he said. The search for the flak jacket While Russell Jacobson would talk about nearly anything, he rarely discussed his Vietnam service. The effects,

CT Man Arrested After Creating Disturbance at Chaplin Fire Department

WILLIMANTIC — A man from Willimantic was arrested after police said they found him behind a firehouse in Chaplin. Troop D received a 911 call from the Chaplin Fire Department after they said they saw a disheveled man wearing no shoes run into the firehouse and create a disturbance. The caller reported the male was aggressive toward fire department members. Chaplin residents were also voting at the building during the incident.

First snow of season? Connecticut could see a few wet flakes from winter storm

The first snow of the season can feel like a big deal, even when little accumulates. For Connecticut residents hoping for a winter wonderland, the late-week forecast offers a slight chance of wet snow, but rain is much more likely. Low pressure is expected to approach the area from our...

Connecticut Soup Kitchen Needs 300 to 400 More Turkeys as Holiday Donations Fall Short of Demand

A soup kitchen in eastern Connecticut is trying to find 300 to 400 turkeys in less than three weeks after its usual supply came up short. Covenant Soup Kitchen in Willimantic expects to serve 630 to 640 Thanksgiving meals and is now asking the community to fill the gap. The...

Connecticut's Solnit psychiatric facility for teens makes safety changes amid staffing concerns

Mohegan Sun Arena to undergo $30 million update

Mohegan Sun Arena will undergo a $30 million, multi-phase renovation that will replace seating, overhaul concessions and entrances and add premium amenities at the 10,000-seat venue. The project will require the arena to close from Dec. 15 through mid-February, according to a community announcement. Mohegan Sun Arena is slated to reopen Feb. 28 with a concert headlined by Breaking Benjamin with Starset, P.O.D. and Filter. The renovation, developed with SCI Architects, comes after 25 years of performances at the arena. The venue has hosted more than 4,250 performances and nearly 18 million guests since 2001, according to the announcement. “For 25 years, Mohegan Sun Arena has set the standard for live entertainment in the Northeast,” said Joe Soper, VP of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan. “After hosting more than 4,250 performances and welcoming nearly 18 million guests since 2001, we're really excited for this next chapter of Mohegan Sun Arena. The goal is simple: to create a more immersive, comfortable and thrilling venue for fans as well as our artists and promoters.” What will change at Mohegan Sun Arena The first phase of work has begun while the arena remains open through early winter. More extensive construction will take place

PODCAST: Most CT towns decline to change housing voucher distribution, despite segregation concerns

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Sasha Allen to discuss her article written with Ginny Monk, “Data shows little change in CT housing voucher segregation,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Padel near ESPN in Bristol, entertainment venue's move to Windsor: 8 CT commercial projects to watch

CT Insider is tracking eight projects across Connecticut, including a museum expansion, new restaurant concepts, a padel facility and a major Stonington development.

If You Love Old-School Supper Clubs, Six Connecticut Steakhouses Still Feel Like 6

Some dinners are about more than the food on the plate. They are about white tablecloths, a salad bar you visit twice, a waiter who knows the menu by heart, and a dining room that seems to have skipped a few decades of trends. Connecticut still has a handful of...

GametimeCT Top 10 Football Poll, Week 10 (Nov. 9): First place votes split, St. Joesph is new No. 1

St. Joseph and Ludlowe both earn 11 first-place votes, but the Hogs narrowly take over the top spot.

First Alert Weather: Rain, wet flakes prompt First Alert Weather Days later this week

Tomorrow, Veterans Day, will be mild and bright, perfect for outdoor ceremonies. However, our Next Big Thing is focused on a storm system that arrives late this week, prompting *First Alert Weather Days* for both Thursday and Friday. Rain is likely as colder air gets drawn into Connecticut, flipping rain to wet flakes across the higher elevations of NW CT. By Friday afternoon, temperatures will be below average and the wind will be gusty. The weekend begins unsettled but gradually trends drier.

CT Republicans cannot afford more of the same

Ben Proto should step aside and allow the GOP State Central to select a new chairman with the vision, urgency, and organizational ability to rebuild the party.

Lamont, New England Governors Seek $3B More In Home Heating Aid

HARTFORD, CT – The leaders of all six New England states are asking Congress to provide an additional $3 billion in federal funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program this winter. In a letter to congressional appropriations leadership, the group cited sharply rising energy costs, particularly in heating oil.

These 9 Connecticut Farms Sell Locally Raised Turkeys For Families Who Want A Farm-Fresh Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving turkey shopping usually means standing in front of a supermarket freezer and trying to guess which bird will be the right size. But some families prefer knowing exactly where their holiday centerpiece comes from. Several Connecticut farms raise turkeys locally, giving Thanksgiving shoppers an alternative to buying their holiday...

Norwich List Prices Rise While New Listings Tighten

Norwich sellers held firm on prices even as new listings tightened, leaving buyers with a slim pool and little room to negotiate discounts.

9 Connecticut Garden Centers That Are Secret Goldmines For Cheap Plants

Plant shopping has a funny way of getting out of control. You head out for one little houseplant, then spot something leafy and start mentally rearranging your entire living room. And that’s before you’ve checked the price tag. Some Connecticut garden centers offer affordable plants that make growing...

Eight Connecticut Diners That Still Serve Breakfast All Day To Night-Shift Regulars

When your shift ends at 2 a.m., a plate of eggs and home fries can feel like the best reward in the state. Nurses, truckers, factory crews, and anyone else working odd hours know that most kitchens close long before they clock out. Luckily, Connecticut still has diners that keep...

These 7 Connecticut Orchards Serve Apple Cider Donuts You’ll Dream About For Days

Want to track down the most delicious apple cider donuts in Connecticut?. These 7 orchards offer fresh-pressed cider, just-picked apples, and donuts so good you’ll be talking about them all week!. 1. Beardsley’s Cider Mill & Orchard (Shelton) There are some places in Connecticut that just have a...

‘Walk to Stop the SERPent Pipeline’: Connecticut Groups Protest Proposed Eversource Pipeline

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription, on Patreon, or on Stripe. Help us produce all of the high-quality, original content we publish week after week despite the challenges of content-scraping AI, antisocial media, inflation, and other hurdles. EAST HAMPTON, Connecticut — On Saturday, November 7, Sierra Club Connecticut supporters,...