Friday, December 31, 2021

Connecticut January 1st-6th Forecast

Coastal

 Tonight

Cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

New Years Day

Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Saturday Night

Rhode Island January 1st-6th Forecast

Tonight

Cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. South winds around 5 mph.

New Years Day

Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Saturday Night

Rain. Near steady temperature around 50. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the mid 20s.

Monday

Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 30s.

Monday Night

Mostly clear. Lows around 20.

Tuesday

Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy and not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 30s.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 40s.

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Governor Lamont Announces Plans To Distribute Three Million COVID-19 Self-Tests GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES PLANS TO DISTRIBUTE THREE MILLION COVID-19 AT-HOME RAPID TESTS AND SIX MILLION N95 MASKS IN CONNECTICUT

 Distribution of One Million Self-Tests Will Begin This Week, and an Additional Two Million Self-Tests Will Be Distributed to K-12 Schools Beginning in January

 

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced plans to distribute three million COVID-19 at-home rapid tests and six million N95 masks in Connecticut in an effort to help curb the spread of COVID-19 during this heavy travel and holiday season.

 

The first allocation will include the distribution of 500,000 iHealth kits – each

Thursday, December 16, 2021

TOM BRADY & TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS HOST ALVIN KAMARA & NEW ORLEANS SAINTS ON SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ON NBC, PEACOCK AND UNIVERSO


Football Night in America
 Begins at 7 p.m. ET; Followed by 8:20 p.m. ET SNF Kickoff

Steve Kornacki to Break Down NFL Playoff Picture

“Sunday Night 7” Free-to-Play Game Features $1 Million Jackpot

STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 15, 2021 – Three-time NFL MVP Tom Brady and the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers host Alvin Kamara and the New Orleans Saints in a divisional matchup on this week’s edition of NBC’s Sunday Night FootballCoverage begins at 7 p.m. ET with Football Night in America, followed by kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on NBC, Peacock and Universo.


Tampa Bay (10-3), coming off a 33-27 overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills last weekend, are 6-0 at home this season and hold a four-game lead atop

U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS FOR SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING PRESENTED LIVE THIS WEEKEND ON NBC, NBCSN AND PEACOCK


Kristen Santos, 2018 Olympian Maame Biney and Brandon Kim Headline Field of Olympic Hopefuls

Four-and-a-Half Hours of Live Coverage Presented Friday-Sunday From the Utah Olympic Oval

STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 15, 2021 – Exclusive live coverage of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Short Track is presented this weekend on NBC, NBCSN, and Peacock from the Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns, Utah. All three individual Olympic distances (500m, 1000m, 1500m) will be contested twice at the Trials with the results determining the Olympic team. The U.S. earned qualifying spots for five women and two men at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

The field of Olympic hopefuls includes Kristen Santos, who is ranked second in the world in the women’s 1000m and fourth in the 1500m, 2018 Olympian Maame

NBC SPORTS PRESENTS “FESTIVE FIXTURES” – 40 PREMIER LEAGUE MATCHES IN 17 DAYS BEGINNING THIS SATURDAY, DEC. 18


Coverage includes Traditional Boxing Day Slate, and Matches Across NBC, NBCSN, USA Network, Peacock, Telemundo and Universo

USA Network Showcases New Year’s Day Tripleheader as it Becomes Cable Home of Premier League

 Special Boxing Day Edition of THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW Features Guest John Oliver

Stamford, Conn. – December 15, 2021 – NBC Sports presents the “Festive Fixtures” this holiday season with 40 matches in 17 days beginning this Saturday, December 18, through Monday, January 3. Coverage is highlighted by the traditional Boxing Day matches on Sunday, Dec. 26, 17 matches on Peacock, and a New Year’s Day tripleheader on USA Network on Saturday, Jan. 1 as the network becomes the cable home of the Premier League. In addition, 22 matches will be presented in Spanish across Telemundo and Universo.

NBC Sports’ Premier League “Festive Fixtures” kick off with Premier

TIGER WOODS HEADLINES NBC SPORTS’ LIVE COVERAGE OF PNC CHAMPIONSHIP THIS WEEK ON NBC, PEACOCK & GOLF CHANNEL


Golf Central 
to Provide Live On-Site Coverage from Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Fla., Beginning this Thursday, Dec. 16 on GOLF Channel

Saturday Coverage on NBC and Peacock Begins at 2:30 p.m. ET; Sunday Coverage on NBC and Peacock Begins at 1 p.m. ET

Peacock Kicks-Off Early Extended Coverage of the PNC Championship – Featuring Woods, Justin Thomas and More – Beginning Saturday (12:30 p.m. ET) and Sunday (11 a.m. ET)

Special PNC Championship Free-to-Play Game on NBC Sports Predictor App Features $25,000 in Prizes

STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 15, 2021 – Tiger Woods’ return to competitive golf headlines NBC Sports’ live coverage of the PNC Championship this weekend on NBC, Peacock and GOLF Channel.

Golf Central will surround Woods’ return with live on-site coverage from

Monday, December 13, 2021

Governor McKee Updates Rhode Islanders on Increase in COVID-19 Cases

Governor Dan McKee last Friday met with health professionals from Rhode Island's medical community, representatives of the state's small business community, our large employers and members of his whole of government COVID response team. Additionally, Governor McKee and members of his staff spoke with their counterparts in New York and Connecticut.

Early this week, Governor McKee will be announcing actions to address an

Omicron Variant Identified in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced that Rhode Island's first case of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant (variant B.1.1.529) has been identified. The case was identified through the ongoing genomic surveillance program coordinated by RIDOH's State Health Laboratories.

As the Governor shared yesterday, he will be announcing a comprehensive set

Friday, December 10, 2021

COVID-19 Booster Dose Eligibility Expanded in Rhode Island

Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are now encouraging 16- and 17-year-olds who have completed the primary COVID-19 vaccine series to get booster doses in Rhode Island. This announcement comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced yesterday their updated recommendation for booster doses for everyone 16 and older.

"I'm proud that Rhode Island led the nation in getting our population vaccinated – as of today, over 96% of adults have at least one shot. To fully protects ourselves and our loved ones against Delta, Omicron and other variants, it's time to double down and

Gorbea Launches New Redistricting Tool to Easily Compare Current and Proposed Rhode Island Legislative Districts

PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is proud to bring new transparency to the redistricting process by launching a state legislative district comparison tool that makes it easy for Rhode Islanders to see current and proposed district boundaries side-by-side, including demographic data.

Redistricting is the process of redrawing the borders of legislative districts from which public officials are elected to reflect population changes and racial diversity. Redistricting occurs once every ten years, following the decennial United States Census.

"As someone who sued the General Assembly during the 2001 redistricting

Travel Advisory: RIDOT to shift traffic on newly built portion of Union Village Railroad Bridge in North Smithfield, removing weight limit

As part of its ongoing $5.2 million project to replace the 89-year-old structurally deficient Union Village Railroad Bridge on Great Road in North Smithfield, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will adjust the traffic pattern at the bridge on Sunday night, December 12. The change will put traffic on the newly built southbound half of the bridge, removing a weight limit for heavy trucks.

The single-lane alternating traffic pattern, controlled by temporary traffic

Secretary Gorbea Updates Ongoing Voter Roll Maintenance, Announces Latest Efforts

PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is providing the following update on the continuous work of her Elections Division to maintain accurate voter rolls and ensure that Rhode Islanders can trust the integrity of our state's elections. Rhode Island currently has 713,481 active registered voters. An additional 88,786 voter records have been marked inactive – the first step in the multi-year process of removing an outdated registration under federal law.

"Rhode Island's voter rolls are the cleanest they've been in years," said

Lt. Governor Bysiewicz, State Department of Education Celebrate Andover Elementary School Ornaments at National Christmas Tree Display

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker of the Connecticut State Department of Education are pleased to announce that ornaments designed at the Andover Elementary School in Andover, Connecticut were featured as one of the 56 schools across the country at the 2021 National Christmas Tree display on the Ellipse in President’s Park.


These unique ornaments will adorn 56 smaller trees that surround the National Christmas Tree. Each tree represents a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia as part of the annual America Celebrates ornament program.


“Only 56 schools around the country were chosen for this opportunity, and

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

Latest Data as of 3:00PM on Friday, December 10, 2021

HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021:

Data updates on testing in Connecticut

The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data on cases and tests in Connecticut. It is important to note that these newly reported updates include

Governor Lamont Schedules Special Election on January 25 for State Representative Seat in Stamford

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has scheduled Tuesday, January 25, 2022, as the date to hold a special election to fill a vacancy for state representative in the 144th Assembly District of the Connecticut House of Representatives.

The seat, which consists of a portion of Stamford, became vacant on

Governor Lamont Appoints Natalie Braswell as State Comptroller

Natalie Braswell

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he will appoint Natalie A. Braswell of Bloomfield to serve as state comptroller upon the anticipated resignation of Comptroller Kevin Lembo on December 31, 2021.

Last week, Comptroller Lembo announced his intention to step down from his position on that date due to an ongoing medical condition. Upon the resignation of a constitutional officer, state law requires that when the legislature is not in session the governor must appoint a successor to fill the vacancy for the remainder of that constitutional officer’s term.

Braswell is currently the chief of planning, legal, and regulatory affairs at the

CRISTIANO RONALDO & MANCHESTER UNITED VISIT NORWICH CITY THIS SATURDAY, DEC. 11 AT 12:30 P.M. ET ON NBC, PEACOCK & UNIVERSO

Match Coverage Begins this Friday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. ET as Brentford Host Watford on NBCSN and Universo

First-Place Manchester City Host Wolverhampton Wanderers Saturday at 7:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo

Goal Rush Whip-Around Show on Peacock This Saturday at 10 a.m. ET

STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 8, 2021 – Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United visit Norwich City this Saturday, Dec. 11 at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock, and Universo, highlighting this week’s Premier League action across NBC Sports.

Playing for the first time under interim manager Ralf Rangnick, Manchester United topped Crystal Palace, 1-0, last weekend as Fred scored a 77th minute match-winner. Norwich City fell to Tottenham, 3-0, last weekend. Arlo White and Graeme Le Saux will

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

AARON RODGERS & GREEN BAY PACKERS HOST CHICAGO BEARS ON SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ON NBC, PEACOCK AND UNIVERSO

Football Night in America Begins at 7 p.m. ET; Followed by 8:20 p.m. ET SNF Kickoff

Steve Kornacki Makes FNIA Season Debut this Weekend to Break Down NFL Playoff Picture

“Sunday Night 7” Free-to-Play Game Features $1 Million Jackpot

STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 8, 2021 – Three-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers and the NFC North-leading Green Bay Packers host the Chicago Bears in a divisional rivalry showdown on this week’s edition of NBC’s Sunday Night FootballCoverage begins at 7 p.m. ET with Football Night in America, followed by kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET from Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on NBC, Peacock and Universo.

Continuing one of the most storied rivalries in NFL history, Sunday’s game marks the

Monday, December 6, 2021

Ocean House Unveils The New Gondola Village

New England's only Forbes Triple-Five-Star Hotel Offers New, Whimsical, French Inspired Pop-Up Dining Experiences and Veuve Clicquot Champagne Pairings


WATCH HILL, R.I.Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Triple Five-Star Ocean House on the scenic Rhode Island Atlantic coast revealed a transformation of its whimsical winter private dining pop-up series with the debut of a magical, French-inspired Gondola Village including new culinary offerings and enhanced experiences.

Drawing inspiration from the French après-ski experience, the hygge-fulfilling

Friday, December 3, 2021

‘THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON’ LISTINGS: December 2 – December 9

Thursday, December 2: Guests include Blake Shelton, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch and musical guest Blake Shelton. Show #1563

Friday, December 3: Guests include Tyler Perry, Michael Bublé and musical guest CKay. Show #1564

Monday, December 6: Guests include Jonah Hill, Tig Notaro and musical guest Dan + Shay. Show #1565

**Tuesday, December 7: Guests include Chloë Grace Moretz and musical guest Wizkid. Show #1566

**Wednesday, December 8: Guests include Nicole Kidman and stand-up comedian Raanan Hershberg. Show #1567

**Thursday, December 9: TBD

These listings are subject to change

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NBC SPORTS PRESENTS BIRDS OF PREY ALPINE SKIING COVERAGE FROM BEAVER CREEK THIS WEEKEND ACROSS NBC, NBCSN AND PEACOCK

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Ted Ligety to Serve as Analyst for Birds of Prey

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Six-Time World Champion Mikaela Shiffrin to Headline U.S. Women’s Ski Team Competing in Super-G and Downhill Events Friday-Sunday in Lake Louise, Canada, on Peacock

Snowboarding and Freestyle Skiing Coverage from Steamboat, Colo., Presented Saturday on NBCSN and Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 1, 2021 – The acclaimed Birds of Prey men’s Super-G and downhill races will be presented this Thursday-Sunday across NBC, NBCSN and Peacock from Beaver Creek, Colo, while two-time Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety serves as an analyst during NBC Sports’ coverage. Ligety joined as an analyst last weekend for the women’s slalom event in Killington. Click here for more details.

Super-G coverage from Beaver Creek begins Thursday at 1:45 p.m. ET on

Thursday, December 2, 2021

The Essex, a Leading Connecticut Restaurant, Re-Opens

Chef Colt Taylor Brings Fine Dining with a Hometown Vibe To Old Saybrook


OLD SAYBROOK, Conn.Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Essex, a modern American restaurant by Chef Colt Taylor, has a new home in Old Saybrook. The restaurant, which was established in 2017 in Centerbrook, CT, will reopen in its new location on December 3, 2021.

The Essex, a modern American restaurant by Chef Colt Taylor, has relocated to Old Saybrook, CT and reopens on December 2nd. The restaurant offers progressive cuisine in an intimate and inviting setting. The menu features flavors of the Far East and