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State consumer counsel says Eversource missed a data breach for almost two weeks

If you pay an Eversource bill, this one's for you. The state's Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC) filed a report with PURA saying Eversource didn't identify an April cyberattack for almost two weeks.

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The OCC counts millions of files and few sign-ups

3.6 million
files downloaded, the OCC report says
2,592
Connecticut ratepayers whose files were exposed, Westfair reports
6%
signed up for monitoring services, per the OCC

Sources: Westfair Communications, NBC Connecticut

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UConnWest Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor will chair UConn's Board of TrusteesWest Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor is the new chair of UConn's Board of Trustees, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Friday. She succeeds Dan Toscano, who stepped down this week. Lamont's office did not say why.Today’s editionRead NewingtonStew Leonard's and Newington first responders hand out Thanksgiving turkeys to families in needIf you know a family stretching the budget this Thanksgiving, here's good news from Newington. Stew Leonard's team members handed out turkeys Thursday to people in need.Friday’s editionRead HartfordA Capitol Police officer's CPR brought a 12-week-old baby back to breathing in HartfordA Capitol Police officer is being credited with saving a baby's life. Cpl. Reginald Early was on patrol near Armory Road and Michael J. Fallon Way on Tuesday when a couple came to him with a child who wasn't breathing and had turned blue, police said. Early took the infant and started CPR, and the baby was breathing again before EMS arrived, according to Capitol Police.Thursday’s editionRead Your BillsEversource wants to raise your delivery charges, and you can weigh in at three more hearingsIf you pay an Eversource bill, you get a say. State regulators held the first of four public comment sessions Monday on the company's rate request. Residents who spoke told the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority that higher electric costs would add to existing pressure from housing, fuel and heating expenses.Wednesday’s editionRead Getting AroundThe Hartford Line adds a weekday train and extends weekend service starting Nov. 16If you ride the Hartford Line, more service is on the way. CTDOT announced Friday that the improvements take effect Mon., Nov. 16, alongside Amtrak service changes the same day.Wednesday’s editionRead UtilitiesMDC wants to raise water and sewer bills in 2027, and residents spoke up MondayIf you get water and sewer service from the Metropolitan District Commission, you could see a higher bill next year if the proposal is approved. MDC says its proposed 2027 budget and rates would add about $9.48 a month for a typical customer with both services. Residents spoke up at Monday's hearing in Hartford.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • Huskies winNo. 4 UConn beat Ohio State 84-68 Friday night at PeoplesBank Arena, with Braylon Mullins scoring a game-high 22 points and Na'jai Hines adding 20.

    No. 4 UConn beat Ohio State 84-68 Friday night at PeoplesBank Arena, with Braylon Mullins scoring a game-high 22 points and Na'jai Hines adding 20. It was the first time this season the Huskies found themselves in a dog fight, and they pulled away with a 22-6 run after a 52-52 tie. It was also their first game without Nik Khamenia, who needs foot surgery and will be reevaluated in six to eight weeks.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WTNH.com, Norwich Bulletin, The Bristol Press, WFSB

  • Football todayUConn kicks off against James Madison at noon at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, and the Huskies need to win at least two of their final three games to become bowl eligible after losing their last two.

    UConn kicks off against James Madison at noon at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, and the Huskies need to win at least two of their final three games to become bowl eligible after losing their last two. The Dukes are 8-2.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WTNH.com, UConn Athletics

  • Road saltHartford already has 6 million pounds of road salt stored for the season, Mayor Arunan Arulampalam said.

    Hartford already has 6 million pounds of road salt stored for the season, Mayor Arunan Arulampalam said. Last winter's shortage had East Lyme paying about 200% more than usual for salt.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WFSB

  • Hartford LineCTDOT was awarded $6.16 million from the Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Crossing Elimination Program, and the state is matching it with $1.54 million.

    CTDOT was awarded $6.16 million from the Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Crossing Elimination Program, and the state is matching it with $1.54 million. The money covers preliminary engineering and final design of the $7.7 million Hartford Line Sealed Corridor Project. The project covers the line's 35 roadway crossings in Connecticut along the corridor connecting New Haven, Hartford and Enfield.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WTNH.com, CT News Junkie

  • Home marketGreater Hartford's inventory of single-family homes rose 10.8%, while the median sales price dipped 1.1%, from $435,000 to $430,000.

    Greater Hartford's inventory of single-family homes rose 10.8%, while the median sales price dipped 1.1%, from $435,000 to $430,000.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Hartford Business Journal

  • Bradley delaysA nationwide FAA ground stop left travelers at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks with delays and some cancelled flights Friday afternoon.

    A nationwide FAA ground stop left travelers at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks with delays and some cancelled flights Friday afternoon. WWLP reports the agency ordered it over a communication outage, and WTNH reports the stop has since been lifted.

    Around Connecticut · Today’s editionSources: Western Mass News, WWLP, WTNH.com

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  1. The Bristol Edition3 hours ago

    Glo Sessions has returned to Bristol

    “Glo Sessions Returns To Bristol,” the wide-ranging exhibition and sale of the work of beloved Bristol artist Glo Sessions, opened to the public Saturday, Nov. 14 at The Carousel Museum in Bristol. There was a whirlwind preparation period that required creating and outfitting new storage areas, culling through a lifetime of Sessions’ art works and musings, inventories

  2. Newsday3 hours ago

    Osborne, Bowers have 3 TDs, carry UConn past James Madison 46-22

    Kalieb Osborne threw three touchdown passes, Cyncir Bowers scored three times and Ky Wilson returned a kickoff 100 yards for a score to pace Connecticut in a 46-22 win over James Madison on Saturday.

  3. Stamford Advocate3 hours ago

    Underdog UConn football team upsets James Madison at Rentschler Field

    EAST HARTFORD — UConn quarterback Kalieb Osborne threw for 274 yards and three touchdowns to lead the underdog Huskies to a 46-22 win over a James Madison team that played in the College Football ...

    Also reported byWTNH.com

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    AG ANNOUNCES $183.5 MILLION SETTLEMENT

    ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG ANNOUNCES $183.5 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH RENT-TO-OWN COMPANY ACIMA DIGITAL (Hartford, CT)...

    Also reported byCT News Junkie

  5. WFSB7 hours ago

    Police respond to collision on I-84 in East Hartford early Saturday morning

    Officers responded to a motor vehicle collision on I-84 eastbound in the area of Exit 58 early Saturday morning, police said.

  6. WFSB8 hours ago

    Police investigating robbery on Main Street in East Hartford

    Police are investigating a robbery that happened Friday night on Main Street.

  7. The Bristol Press8 hours ago

    Beaulieu, Andrews score all five of Southington's touchdowns in 38-14 win over Maloney

    MERIDEN — Southington running backs Ben Beaulieu and Nick Andrews have been one of the best running back duos in the state and in any given game, one or the

  8. New Britain Herald9 hours ago

    Newington runs to 33-7 win over Bristol Eastern

    NEWINGTON — Christian Bilbraut and Taylor Begley ran for two touchdowns each as Newington beat Bristol Eastern, 33-7, on the Nor’Easters’ senior night on Friday.

    Also reported byThe Bristol Press

  9. DoingItLocal9 hours ago

    2026 GREENERGOV AWARD RECIPIENTS

    GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES 2026 GREENERGOV AWARD RECIPIENTS Annual Awards Recognize State Agencies and Employees Advancing...

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Daily Hartfordto me · Sat., Nov. 146:00 a.m.

Eversource breach report calls for an audit; Cantor to chair UConn trustees

Plus, UConn beats Ohio State 84-68 and the Huskies host James Madison at noon.

The TLDR

  1. State consumer counsel wants an independent Eversource cybersecurity audit
  2. West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor named UConn board chair
  3. No. 4 UConn beats Ohio State 84-68; football hosts JMU at noon
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