Searching for tropical storm Irene...

Storms Likely Thursday; Hurricane Irene Lurking

A cold front will push through Thursday night giving us some strong to severe storms.…

Top News August 24, 2011 at 05:28 am

Irene Cleanup Will Take Another Week

Public works director Maurice McCarthy told a Town Council committee Monday that most of the…

Government September 20, 2011 at 02:36 pm

Hurricane Watches Issued for Parts of Connecticut, New York

Irene is forecast to bring winds up to 95 mph and drop nearly eight inches of rain.

Top News August 26, 2011 at 01:13 pm

Malloy: Insurers Can't Use Hurricane Deductibles for Sandy…

The governor has issued an order that requires insurers to apply lower deductibles for those…

Government November 3, 2012 at 02:45 pm

The River Dog Rebounds from Tropical Storm Irene

A ceremonial ribbon-cutting event is planned for Friday at 10 a.m. at the Birdseye Boat Ramp.

Top News June 13, 2012 at 02:45 pm

Malloy Says New Development Could Bring More Wind, Rain…

The governor addressed the media one final time Saturday evening before Irene's imminent…

Government August 28, 2011 at 05:24 am

0 Recommend David Moran

Input Needed for Update to the Connecticut Hazard Mitigation…

Tropical Storm Irene, October Snowstorm Alfred, "Superstorm" Sandy, and Winter Storm Nemo have…

Announcements May 16, 2013 at 03:46 pm

0 Recommend David Murphy

Irene Bearing Down on New York, Connecticut

Doppler radar is beginning to pick up the initial rain bands off the Long Island coast.

Top News August 27, 2011 at 06:57 pm

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 07:07 pm

0 Recommend Patch Staff

Hurricane Irene Targets East Coast

Tropical storm-force winds and heavy rain is expected to hit Stratford late Saturday.

Top News August 24, 2011 at 05:54 pm

0 Recommend Chandra Johnson Greene

Malloy: Federal Aid Approved for Farmers Affected By Irene

Farmers in eight Connecticut counties, including Fairfield, will be able to apply for federal…

Government October 7, 2011 at 06:04 pm

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 02:48 pm

0 Recommend Anthony Karge

Rain, Winds Ramp Up as Hurricane Irene Nears

Rain and winds will pick up in intensity during the overnight hours as Irene pushes closer to…

Top News August 28, 2011 at 05:28 am

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 15, 2011 at 04:03 pm

The Cost of Post-Irene Stratford

Mayor Harkins is hopeful FEMA will reimburse 75 percent of Irene-related costs suffered by the…

Government September 14, 2011 at 01:47 pm

Sunshine, Seasonable Temperatures This Week

After a potent line of showers and storms passed through last night, conditions will turn more…

Top News August 22, 2011 at 02:32 pm

0 Recommend Cathryn J. Prince

The Hub: Price of Gas a Late Summer Spoiler

Gas prices rise and train service is interrupted due to Tropical Storm Irene.

Top News September 4, 2011 at 08:53 pm

Cornish: Two Snow Days Short of Deducting from April Break

A late start to the school year leaves shoreline school districts such as Stratford with…

Schools October 25, 2011 at 03:26 pm

[UPDATED] Stratford Residents Hunker Down at Town Shelter

About 40 residents plan to ride out Hurricane Irene at the town-operated shelter at Bunnell…

Top News August 28, 2011 at 05:18 pm

Malloy Urges Residents to Report Damage; Free Weekend…

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

Government September 2, 2011 at 03:28 am

Malloy to Seek $3.2 Billion for Sandy Cleanup

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

Government November 30, 2012 at 03:12 pm

0 Recommend Cathryn J. Prince

Lost In Translation

CL&P to answer questions about how it handled communications after Irene.

Government September 12, 2011 at 01:51 am

The River Dog Calls It Quits For Good

Two powerful storms in two years spell end for local favorite. 'We just couldn't justify…

Business May 7, 2013 at 04:42 pm

'Not the Time to Sightsee'

As high tide nears, Stratford officials warn that the worst effects of recently downgraded…

Top News August 28, 2011 at 05:09 pm

0 Recommend Susan Schoenberger

Two Storm Panel Approves 82 Recommendations

Extreme weather incidents called a "wake-up call" for Connecticut.

Government January 9, 2012 at 06:30 pm

Hurricane Sandy Storm Surge Could Double Irene's

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Sunday evening that he fears some residents along the shoreline and…

Top News October 29, 2012 at 12:09 am