Proposed winter rate hikes ignite renewed debate over Connecticut’s high electricity costs

“Let’s get real – this is not a decrease.” – Attorney General William Tong The 2025 legislative session opens seven days after the standard service rates will take Jan. 1, and Democrats, Republicans and Lamont will be proposing legislation on energy policy …

Video captures Connecticut home engulfed in flames on Thanksgiving as turkey fried in garage: fire department

The Thanksgiving Day blaze took 16 hours to put out, the Weston Volunteer Fire Department said. (Credit: Weston Volunteer Fire Department) A Connecticut home blaze on Thanksgiving was likely the result of a person frying a turkey inside the house’s garage, …

Connecticut Attorney General supports FCC rule to increase consumer choice for mobile providers

The proposed rule would reduce costs, increase mobile choices for consumers and boost competition. CONNECTICUT, USA — Connecticut Attorney General William Tong advocates for a proposed Federal Communications Commission rule allowing consumers to switch …

Connecticut behavioral health provider settles ADA complaint over service animal discrimination

1 NEW LONDON, Conn. — Sound Community Services, Inc., a behavioral health provider based in New London, has reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut to resolve allegations of discrimination against an …

Johnson calls out ‘insane behavior’ after threats to Connecticut Democrats

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Saturday condemned threats to Democrats in the lower chamber that were signed off with the message “MAGA.” A slew of Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut reportedly received bomb threats in their mailboxes signed with …

URI Beats Central Connecticut State 21-17 in Opening Round of FCS Playoffs

Saturday, November 30, 2024 GoLocalProv Sports Team   View Larger + Coach Fleming PHOTO: URI Football The University of Rhode Island (URI) beat Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) 21-17 in the opening round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday, in the …

Stunning $4M Connecticut mansion destroyed in Thanksgiving fire when owner tried to fry turkey in the garage

A gigantic fire erupted inside a $4 million Connecticut mansion after residents attempted to fry a turkey in the garage on Thanksgiving.  Firefighters faces several challenges on the holiday afternoon after the stunning mansion at 40 Weston Road in Weston …

Connecticut man sentenced to 2 years in prison for $2 million embezzlement scheme

4 BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Evan Bobzin, 39, of Chester, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison Wednesday for stealing nearly $2 million from his employer, Hoffman’s Gun Center in Newington, over the course of seven years. He was also ordered to pay full …

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Massive Connecticut house fire may have been caused by frying a turkey inside garage