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CT now under ‘stage 2’ drought advisory

Stage 2 drought has been declared in Connecticut as fire danger levels continue statewide

On Saturday, Governor Ned Lamont issued a stage 2 drought for the entire state of Connecticut as precipitation levels continue to fall below average amidst high fire levels.

WTIC Hartford on MSN · 12h

Stage 2 drought advisory declared in Connecticut by Gov. Lamont

HARTFORD, Conn. — Gov. Ned Lamont declared a Stage 2 drought advisory for all eight counties in Connecticut due to significantly below normal precipitation levels and heightened fire danger across the state.

StamfordAdvocate · 15h

Gov. Ned Lamont declares statewide drought advisory amid dry conditions, brush fires

Gov. Ned Lamont on Saturday declared that all eight counties in Connecticut are experiencing drought conditions, advising residents to minimize water use.

WFSB Hartford on MSN · 17h

Governor Ned Lamont declares stage two drought advisory for whole state

Governor Ned Lamont declared a stage two drought advisory for all eight counties in the state Saturday. It is intended as an awareness stage, which identifies an emerging drought event that could have impacts on water supplies,

New Jersey, fire

The New York Times · 1d

Wildfires Spread Across New Jersey and Connecticut: ‘No End in Sight’

New Jersey has battled 306 wildfires since Oct. 20, up from about 28 during the same period last year. Connecticut has responded to nearly 150 in the past month, after facing just five in 2023. This past October was the driest on record in New Jersey; Connecticut is experiencing its most parched stretch since 1905.

Newsweek on MSN · 19h

New Jersey Wildfire Update: Dozens of Structures Threatened

One of several wildfires in New Jersey has threatened 55 structures as it burns through the Pompton Lakes area.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Multiple wildfires erupt across New Jersey

Multiple wildfires have erupted across New Jersey amid windy and dry conditions. New Jersey residents should be prepared for smoke conditions to last for several days, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service warned on Friday.

New millionaire in Connecticut

CBS Detroit on MSN · 19h

$1 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Michigan

A $1 million Mega Millions ticket was sold in Michigan, state lottery officials say. The winning ticket matched the five white balls from Friday night's drawing: 25, 28, 42, 64 and 69. The Mega Ball was 19.

StamfordAdvocate · 1d

A Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million was sold in Connecticut on Friday

The ticket was sold in Connecticut, but it had yet to be claimed by a winner as of Saturday morning. In the Nutmeg State, winning "draw game" tickets (Powerball, Mega Millions, Cl

fox61 · 1d

New millionaire in Connecticut after Mega Millions drawing

A Mega Millions ticket sold in Connecticut won $3 million in Friday's drawing, according to CT Lottery and Mega Millions. The numbers to match are 25-28-42-64-69 and the Mega Ball 19 and a Megaplier that triples the prize.

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Connecticut’s early voting rollout sparks calls for faster ballot counting, process reforms

Jim Shannon Republican-American One of the consensus takeaways from the big early voting turnout in Connecticut is that the ...

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Opinion: Connecticut and the need to change from diesel school buses to all-electric zero-emission

As Connecticut continues to move towards greener transportation pragmatically, electric school buses will be a major ...

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Average Power Bill in Connecticut: What to Expect and Smart Ways to Save

There's also the cost to maintain Connecticut's power grid, which must withstand heavy usage during both sweltering, stormy ...

Connecticut 2024 Election Results: What we know on Wednesday

Connecticut cities and town clerks continued counting well after midnight on Tuesday. Here's where the numbers stand.

Walmart+ to bring InHome delivery to Connecticut, across U.S. Here’s how it works

Walmart+ has announced it is expanding its InHome delivery service to 13 million eligible U.S. homes, including many in ...

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Connecticut approves constitution change easing restrictions on mail-in voting

Connecticut voters are deciding whether to get rid of rules preventing the state from joining the 36 others that allow people ...

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2024 election results: Who won in Connecticut?

The results are coming in for several key Congressional races that took place across the Tri-State area, including ...

In Your Neighborhood: Connecticut radio show hosts ‘Battle of the Box’ charity event

One of Connecticut’s popular radio shows held an event on Thursday to raise money for charity. News 8’s own Dennis House got ...

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See a county-by-county look at how Connecticut voted in the 2024 election

Kamala Harris is the projected winner in Connecticut, according to NBC News. Which Connecticut counties did she get her ...

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Connecticut saw a shift toward the Republican party in 2024

Some Connecticut towns are still counting election results, but one thing is clear: CT's reputation as a blue-hued state ...

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CT now under ‘stage 2’ drought advisory

New Jersey, fire

New millionaire in Connecticut

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