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Day-long storm downs power lines and trees across the state

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2 years ago

December 12, 2024

Day-long storm downs power lines and trees across the state

A storm is on its way out of Connecticut. As of 11 p.m., Eversource showed about 1,700 power outages.

In Haddam, fire crews say a power line came down on a school bus on Maple Avenue West with 13 students and a bus driver inside.

Eversource was called in to remove it, so the students could evacuate and reunite with their parents.

Luckily, fire crews say no one was injured.

Up the street on Turkey Hill Road, there was another downed wire, causing a tree to spark.

Down by the shoreline, people were met with waves and rain.

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen the waves be this big before,” Carolynne Kelly, of Old Saybrook, said.

“Not letting it impede my regular routine,” John Moore, of Mystic, said.

“Don’t let it dump on your mood, right?” John Sim, of Noank, said.

Other areas like Putnam and Tolland had trees come down, too.

It’s kept utility crews busy all day and night responding to these outages.

Norwich Public Utilities fixed up a large outage impacting 600 customers earlier in the evening and wrapped up another outage impacting 50 people around 10 p.m.

“If you see a wire that’s come down you have to assume its energized and potentially a lethal hazard. Stay away from a downed wire,” Chris Riley, of Norwich Public Utilities, said. “If you lose power, don’t lose patience. We’re going to do what we can to get the lights back on quickly.”

Utilities encourage people to report their outages, and to not assume someone else already has.

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Cyclosporiasis outbreak prompts food safety concerns in Connecticut

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4 hours ago

July 12, 2026

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Cyclosporiasis outbreak prompts food safety concerns in Connecticut

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) – People like Dena Pizzoferrato are changing what they put in their grocery carts after hearing about a cyclosporiasis outbreak.

“I’m kind of a little nervous so I’m looking to see what I buy right now,” Pizzoferrato said. “Today I didn’t buy any lettuce. I said I’m OK for now.”

Doctors say the illness is spread through parasites that make their way onto fresh produce. There have been 23 reported cases in Connecticut since May, but the CDC says the number is likely higher. Across the country, more than 840 cases and 86 hospitalizations have been reported in 31 states.

Symptoms include diarrhea and nausea that can last days to weeks. Doctors have not identified a source for the outbreak.

Dr. Ulysses Wu, chief epidemiologist at Hartford HealthCare, said a range of produce could be contaminated.

“Typical things you would think are vegetables or fruits. In the past, it’s been raspberries, basil, cilantro. You may find it in lettuces, bagged salads. So it’s a variety of things that can be contaminated, but they have not found it at this time,” said Wu.

Wu said residents should take precautions with their produce. “Take precautions with your fruit and your produce. We give the same advice when people go overseas that you should always peel something. You should always boil something,” he said.

Doctors also recommend washing produce thoroughly if boiling is not an option, and washing hands regularly.

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Milford business celebrating 50th anniversary

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14 hours ago

July 12, 2026

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Milford business celebrating 50th anniversary

Chip Rubenstein, owner of Chip’s Auto Sales of Milford, says he’s honored to celebrate the dealership’s 50th anniversary alongside America’s 250th birthday.

“I opened Chip’s Auto Sales in 1976, during a chaotic time for our nation in the world,” said Rubenstein, “50 years later, I am so proud of the legacy I’ve created as somebody who always tried his best to do right, and to serve my community proudly.”

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