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Western Connecticut hit with flooding

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1 year ago

September 30, 2023

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Conn. (WFSB) – Rain has been pouring down on people all day in Litchfield, Fairfield and New Haven counties.

The flooding has caused the Housatonic River to swell.

“Really torrential water coming down so I figured I’d come over to take a look,” said Alan Nelson, who came to watch the river.

The Stevenson Dam in Oxford was showing off the strongest of the Housatonic River’s potential with 24,600 cubic feet flowing per second.

The National Weather Service expecting it to reach 11.2 feet, or just over flood level, by the evening.

“It’s amazing the picture you see out here, the water coming down and the mist flying up. Beautiful!” Nelson said.

Across the river in Shelton, water was less a sight to see and more of an obstacle to dodge.

People along the riverfront development “The Maples” maneuvered their cars as water rose over the central road.

“Very fast, I was shocked,” said Judy McGuire, a resident. “Our catwalk part of it is under water.”

If the river’s rise can be recorded in feet, it can also be measured in floating garbage bins and washed out driveways.

For those directly on the Housatonic’s banks, this is nothing new.

“It goes with the turf,” said McGuire.

Folks living in The Maples have dealt with flooding before, but for those in other areas with a flood warning it’s flood covered roads are a still a concern.

Do not drive over flood waters.

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American Freight to close 2 stores in Connecticut

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5 hours ago

November 8, 2024

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American Freight to close 2 stores in Connecticut

An appliance and furniture store announced that they’ll be closing their two locations in Connecticut.

American Freight is closing all 328 of its locations nationwide, including in Newington and Derby.

Because of this, they’re offering sales in person and online.

Shoppers can expect discounts of up to 30% off the lowest ticketed prices. Available items include living room sets, bedroom furniture, dining tables and a selection of appliances.

The store’s Newington location is at 65 Holmes Rd. and the Derby location is at 656 New Haven Ave.

They also have several locations in neighboring states including Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York.

In a statement, the company says it has struggled due to inflation and macroeconomic challenges.

There will be financing and delivery services available to customers, and all sales are final. You can visit their website here.

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Free dental clinic in Waterbury to provide cleanings, root canals and more

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12 hours ago

November 7, 2024

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Free dental clinic in Waterbury to provide cleanings, root canals and more

The Connecticut Mission of Mercy will host its 18^th free dental clinic in collaboration with the Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach this weekend.

The clinic will be located inside the gym at Wilby High School in Waterbury and will open at 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9 and 10.

All dental services will be first come first serve and priority will be given to veterans, people living with disabilities, children and seniors.

Services being offered included exams, x-rays, cleanings, extractions, fillings, a limited number of front teeth root canals and a limited number of interim partial dentures.

Over 1,000 volunteers are expected to provide services to 1,700 people. The clinic is free and patients are not required to provide documentation.

The clinic is asking that patients provide a list of any current medications.

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