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Could Isaac Be Another Irene?

Still too early to tell, but weather folks are keeping an eye out on a storm that may (or may…

Top News August 21, 2012 at 09:18 am

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Tropical Storm Sandy Prompts 'Hazardous Weather Outlook' for…

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for southern Connecticut…

Government October 24, 2012 at 05:43 pm

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Connecticut Makes Case for $3.2 Billion in Sandy Relief

Connecticut is hoping to receive federal money to pay for repairs, according to this press…

Government December 4, 2012 at 02:24 pm

Officials Say Communication Needs to be Improved for Future…

State and local officials and utility executives discussed ways they could improve…

Government December 1, 2011 at 11:00 am

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Power Fully Restored in Oxford

As the area recovers from Hurricane Sandy, another storm may be heading our way.

Top News November 5, 2012 at 11:13 am

CL&P, Unions Disagree on Staffing

The union says the amount of linemen at the utility company is on the decline as they…

Business August 15, 2012 at 01:44 am

Connecticut Gas Prices Hold Steady Below $4

The price per gallon in Connecticut remains shy of $4 for another week.

Business August 27, 2012 at 08:10 pm

CT AG Wants CL&P to Pay For "Imprudent" Storm Response

The attorney general says the utility's response to two major storms last year was so poor it…

Government June 12, 2012 at 12:20 am

Team Tasked with Assessing Response to Irene

Governor says Connecticut needs an honest assessment of what was done right and what wasn’t.

Government September 13, 2011 at 04:51 pm

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Malloy to Seek $3.2 Billion For Hurricane Sandy Cleanup

The money is part of $81 billion being sought by Connecticut, New York and New Jersey.

Government December 1, 2012 at 11:02 am

Readers Help Document Irene

We're looking for reports of what you're seeing, plus photos, videos, what have you.

Top News August 30, 2011 at 10:28 am

Strong Winds Expected Through Thursday Morning

The weather could lead to power outages.

Top News November 8, 2012 at 10:51 am

Hurricane Sandy: Incoming Storm Reaches Category 2 Status

Could Connecticut again get hit by a major October storm?

Top News October 25, 2012 at 06:42 pm

Oxford Looks for Grant Money from Recent Storms for Town,…

Town announces meeting with FEMA officials to discuss ways they can get money back.

Government January 23, 2012 at 09:34 pm

Malloy: Expect to be Without Power for a Prolonged Period of…

The governor declared a state of emergency Saturday evening and warned that more than 550,000…

Government October 30, 2011 at 12:46 am

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February School Break Eliminated

School board decides to cut break to make up for snow days.

Schools November 22, 2011 at 02:21 pm

School Snow Days Likely Greater This Year

A weak El Nino could bring larger snowfall amounts to Connecticut this year.

Schools August 7, 2012 at 04:56 pm

Tweet, FB Your Thoughts on Irene to Lawmakers

The General Assembly wants to assess the state's readiness for the storm and will utilize…

Government September 14, 2011 at 09:13 pm

Oxford Daily Briefing, Day in History: Aug 28

Everything you need to start your day in Oxford.

Top News August 28, 2012 at 10:05 am

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Malloy: 42 Workers Guilty of Post-Irene Disaster Aid Fraud

Over 200 more applications will be reviewed as the investigation continues.

Government March 15, 2012 at 10:33 pm

CL&P Says It's Working to Clear Roads, Restore Power

Utility company sends news release discussing damages and how it plans to restore power.

Top News October 31, 2011 at 02:32 pm

Now Hiring: Sandy Recovery Jobs Available

Federal money is helping pay for 120 temporary jobs in Connecticut, according to this press…

Government December 4, 2012 at 07:54 pm

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Some Fired for D-SNAP Fraud to be Reinstated

Forty employees have been reinstated so far and more expected to return to work by June 29,…

Government June 15, 2012 at 10:04 am

Oxford Town Hall Open, Shelter Remains Open

First selectman says this shows the need for a generator for Town Hall.

Government November 1, 2011 at 12:47 pm

Oxford Still in the Dark

CL&P reports that all of the town is still without power.

Top News October 31, 2011 at 02:47 pm

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CL&P Continues Restoration Work

The utility said it had restored power to more than 204,000 customers as of Monday evening,…

Business November 1, 2011 at 01:17 am

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Malloy Urges Residents, Businesses, to Document Damage

The governor said the state wants all the help it can get in convincing the federal government…

Top News September 1, 2011 at 11:42 pm

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CL&P: Outside Linemen Expected to Top 2,000 by Saturday

Power is still out for 165,000 customers as of Friday morning.

Top News November 3, 2012 at 09:52 am

Utility Response to Irene Criticized

Municipal leaders in Connecticut express outrage over how CL&P and United Illuminating…

Government September 20, 2011 at 06:24 pm