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Remember when everything seemed a little brighter and technology came with buttons you could actually press? The eighties certainly had a personality of their own. And apparently, that decade still has plenty of fans. One Connecticut retro shop brings the spirit of the 1980s back through nostalgic finds that celebrate...
Waterbury’s mayor says the effects of COVID-19 are still being felt.
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...
FARMINGTON — The state's business registry picked up a limousine service with a Farmington address on Friday, Oct. 2. By Halloween, the month's list also had a music act, an electrical contractor and seven companies that rent out buildings. They are among the 34 businesses that registered in October...
Two national retail names appear headed for Hartford's Charter Oak Marketplace, with Ross Dress for Less and Panda Express both slated to open new locations at the Flatbush Avenue shopping center. Ross is expected to take over the former Dollar Tree space next to Marshalls, while Panda Express is planned for the existing building formerly occupied by Texas Roadhouse, next to Denny's.
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,...
Financial distress continues to ripple through the U.S. transportation and logistics industry, with more than 1,000 announced job cuts and a new round of bankruptcy filings involving trucking companies, warehouse operators and freight-related businesses. At least 10 companies have disclosed plans to eliminate a combined 1,021 jobs, according to layoff...
Residents voiced concerns as PURA reviews an Eversource rate hike proposal that could raise monthly electric bills by $20 to $30.
Connecticut homes spent a median of 41 days on the market in September 2026, up from 29 days in April, according to St. Louis Fed housing data. That's the pace for the typical listing. A house with a failing roof or foundation needs a plan before it hits the market. Here are your main options.
At the North Haven Fire House yesterday, state officials announced the launch of new homebuyers assistance program for first responders. The post State officials announce launch of homebuyer program for first responders appeared first on Inside Investigator .
Joey’z Shopping Spree is closing at least 4 of its discount stores by the end of the year. The discount store chain will be closing Connecticut locations in West Hartford & Waterbury, as well as Massachusetts locations in Springfield & West Springfield. Store closing sales are now underway with additional savings.
The electricity demand from AI is surging and those working in the power sector are looking to that same technology for assistance. Last month, Connecticut officials petitioned the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) for a formal investigation into how public utilities such as electric, gas and water in the state are integrating the use of AI.
Offshore Wind Farms Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Two of the country’s first large-scale offshore wind farms are now fully operational, the developers announced this week, promising to power a combined 750,000 homes in Connecticut , Rhode Island , and Massachusetts . Vineyard Wind became fully operational on Oct. 29, spokesperson Craig Gilvarg confirmed in an email to The Light Friday. On Thursday, another project, Revolution Wind, announced it had also come fully online after three years of construction. Both projects finished installing their wind turbines earlier this year, Vineyard Wind in March and Revolution Wind in September. The new milestone means that all of the projects’ turbines are fully functional and capable of delivering power to the grid. Both projects also faced considerable stops and starts from an adversarial federal government, including an attempt last month to pull permitting for Revolution Wind after the project had already been completed. Green energy advocates celebrated the milestone, which they said would eliminate 1.6 million metric tons of carbon pollution annually — the equivalent of taking 325,000 cars off the road. “A fully operational Vineyard Wind means New England families have another clean, affordable, local source of energy being
(P&GJ) — Iroquois Gas Transmission System has asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for an extension until March 25, 2029, to build and place into service its Enhancement by Compression Project, citing outstanding state authorizations for the Brookfield Compressor Station in Fairfield County, Connecticut. FERC issued notice of...
Want to find the best old-fashioned general stores in Connecticut that feel like stepping back in time?. These 6 general stores offer small-town charm and a warm, welcoming vibe you’ll love!. 1. Franklin’s General Store (Mystic) Some places just make you feel good the moment you walk through...
A much-anticipated construction project in West Hartford is progressing nicely, according to its high-end developer, Garden Communities. When The Residences at Heritage Park opens, it will make 322 luxury rental units available. The projected leasing launch is scheduled for late spring 2027. The multifamily development at 1360 Trout Brook Drive...
Connecticut utility regulators have chosen a managed charging platform built by AmpUp to advance toward statewide deployment after an 18-month pilot showed it could shift electric vehicle charging away from the grid’s most expensive hours. The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority selected the company’s Adapt & Earn program as...
Metropolitan District customers could see their water and sewer bills rise next year under a proposed 2027 budget.
Connecticut farmers begin receiving first Farm Recovery and Support Block Grant payments Connecticut Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt announced that payments have started going out ... The post Connecticut farmers begin receiving first Farm Recovery and Support Block Grant payments first appeared on Finding Connecticut .
