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Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli opened with news of a growing threat from some state residents who say they may not pay their electric bills, as a protest (00:35). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar looked at the ongoing electric bill outrage, as well as a member of the Connecticut delegation making news at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago (13:44). Former White House domestic policy adviser Jim Pinkerton talked about the economic issues in the 2024 Presidential Election (23:28)

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A video of Beacon Falls Firefighters rescuing residents in Oxford has gone viral. It is just a snippet of the incredible work first responders have done this week following the historic flooding in parts of Connecticut. We talked with Jeremy Rodorigo, Emergency Management Director and volunteer firefighter in Beacon Falls, to describe the rescue and address how first responders are recovering in the aftermath.

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Right now, and in the coming weeks, scammers are on the prowl to dupe Connecticut residents following the historic flooding event August 18th. From clean-up and repair scams to charity scams, we got tips to protect yourselves from Dept. of Consumer Protection Commissioner, Bryan Cafferelli.

For more information or to file a complaint: email [email protected] or visit www.ct.gov/DCP/complaints

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Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli talked about the ongoing anger connected to many electric bills in the state with Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio (00:22). Landmark Legal Foundation Attorney and Vice President of Legal Affairs Mike O'Neill explained the current federal court battle over Title-IX (11:17)

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Ahead of the annual WICC Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth, we are hearing the blues are a lot smaller than usual. Why is that? And could this be the year with the lightest blue named the winner in the tournament? We asked our CT fish expert, Josh Rayner. 

Following the devastating floods in parts of Connecticut, dozens of businesses were destroyed, including a local preschool. We spoke with Marta Saklawska, the owner and Director of Creative Starts Learning Center in Oxford, which serves more than 50 kids each year.

If you want to make a monetary donation:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-creative-starts-rebuild-after-flood?qid=136d6a177df90823fcf26734d06ffe4a

You also can donate pre-school aged items (ie. books, toys) and drop off items at the daycare’s Stratford locations:

61 California Street or 2189 Barnum Avenue

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Seymour was one of the handful of towns impacted by the historic flooding. We checked in with First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis and Emergency Director Christopher Edwards for the latest.

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A new study looks at the link between tablet use for young children and anger management. We got perspective from Commissioner Beth Bye of the CT Department of Early Childhood Education.

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The cleanup is just beginning following the flooding that caused extensive damage in Western Connecticut and killed two people in Oxford. We spoke with Oxford First Selectman, George Temple, about the aftermath of the storm on his community and plans to move forward.

 

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Monday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli provided the latest info on Sunday's record-setting rain in Connecticut, with WICC Chief Meteorologist Paul Piorek explaining what exactly happened (00:38). Beacon Falls-Derby-Seymour State Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria (04:14) and Monroe First Selectman Terry Rooney (09:54) called in to talk about the damage they've seen. We also aired part of an afternoon news conference featuring local, state and national leaders, including Governor Ned Lamont and Oxford First Selectman George Temple (13:29)

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