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LAMONT ADVISES RESIDENTS OF CONNECTICUT’S EFFORTS TO MITIGATE IMPACT OF GLOBAL INCREASE IN ENERGY COSTS

Governor Ned Lamont and officials from several Connecticut state agencies are advising residents of global energy commodity cost increases that are driving energy prices this winter, including electric generation rates, natural gas rates, and home heating oil prices, and various efforts that are being undertaken in the state to help mitigate the impact of these external forces in Connecticut. During the pandemic, worldwide demand for natural gas and oil declined as the economy slowed, and producers returned money to shareholders after years of losses, rather than invest in new production. Labor and supply chain shortages, plus weather disruptions like Hurricane Ida, have also hampered production. Demand has now returned, faster than expected, and production is not keeping pace, leading to…

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Norwalk News: Bank Robbery

On November 7, 2021 at approximately 11:59 a.m., Norwalk CombinedDispatch received a call advising that TD Bank of Westport Avenue had just beenrobbed, and the suspect left on foot. Norwalk Police Officers respondedimmediately to the area. Officer gathered information from witnesses on scene and learned that thesuspect handed a note to a teller advising that he was in possession of a weapon.No weapon was displayed during the course of the robbery. The robber wasdescribed as a heavy set White male wearing a hat and shorts. Patrol Officerssearched the vicinity. The Detective Bureau responded to the bank and took overthe investigation. This case is still under active investigation. Norwalk Police Investigators areasking for your help: if anyone has any information about…

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