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The Associated Press. Washington Times. Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:26:00 -0400. - Thousands still without power in CT
A day after a strong storm ripped through Connecticut more than 11,000 customers are still without power Friday. Just before 5 a.m. Friday, Eversource reported 11,055 outages across the state. ...
By Jim Shay and Lisa Backus. Connecticut Post. Fri, 18 Oct 2019 09:00:00 UTC. - After the storm, now a frost advisory for most of CT
The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures to fall into the 30s in interior Connecticut. Advisory is in effect from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday.
By Jim Shay. Connecticut Post. Fri, 18 Oct 2019 04:00:00 UTC. - Marineland plans to sell 5 belugas to U.S. facility
The tourist attraction in Niagara Falls, Ont., has struck a deal with Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut, which plans to breed the whales.
CBC News. Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:21:22 EDT. - Stepfather uses a leaf blower to push his five-year-old on a rope swing
Alex Ramsey was spending time with his stepdaughter at home in Connecticut earlier this month. He uses the apparatus to let out bursts of air that keep her spinning round.
Daily Mail. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:16:29 GMT. - Cuomo's Cannabis Regulation Plan Could Change The Game
New York, Connecticut and New Jersey will coordinate cannabis regulations. It could be a significant step forward.
By Kevin Murphy, Contributor. Forbes. Mon, 14 Oct 2019 14:00:00 +0000. - Another American Contracts Deadly Tick-Borne Illness, Rare Disease on the Rise in Northeast
A fourth person in Connecticut has been diagnosed with a rare and potentially fatal disease carried by ticks, according to WVIT-TV in West Hartford. ...
Cade Almond. Western Journal. Sat, 12 Oct 2019 07:15:46 +0000. - Judge blocks Trump's public charge rule that makes it harder for immigrants to gain citizenship
New York, Connecticut, Vermont and New York City filed the motion for preliminary injunction on Sept. 9.
CNBC. Fri, 11 Oct 2019 18:43 GMT. - Despite WNBA Finals Loss, The Connecticut Sun Are Just Getting Started
It can be difficult to remember as they battle in the WNBA Finals that two teams are at different spots on the timeline, but the Connecticut Sun are undoubtedly trending upward.
By Brendon Kleen, Contributor. Forbes. Fri, 11 Oct 2019 06:18:56 +0000. - Mystics top Sun for WNBA title, led by league MVP Elena Delle Donne
The Washington Mystics won their first WNBA championship, getting 22 points from Emma Meesseman and 21 from banged-up league MVP Elena Delle Donne to beat the Connecticut Sun 89-78 in Game 5 of the Finals on Thursday night.
Doug Feinberg. Fox News. Fri, 11 Oct 2019 03:08:23 GMT. - Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal advocates WNBA players receiving better pay
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal on Sunday advocated for WNBA players to get fair pay ahead of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between the Washington Mystics and Connecticut Sun.
Ryan Gaydos. Fox News. Tue, 08 Oct 2019 17:05:50 GMT. - Clergy sex abuse victims call for changes to Connecticut law
Victims hope the recent release of a report critical of Bridgeport church leaders' response to clergy abuse will aid their fight to change the law.
Associated Press. Boston Globe. Sun, 06 Oct 2019 18:25:28 +0000.
Connecticut Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Connecticut as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 3,576,452 | -0.23 |
| July 1, 2015 | 3,584,730 | -0.20 |
| July 1, 2014 | 3,591,873 | -0.11 |
| July 1, 2013 | 3,596,003 | 0.06 |
| July 1, 2012 | 3,593,795 | 0.11 |
| July 1, 2011 | 3,589,893 | 0.28 |
| July 1, 2010 | 3,579,899 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Connecticut was 3,574,097.
In 2008, the estimated population of Connecticut was 3,501,252, whereas
in 2006, the population of Connecticut was about 3,487,896.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Connecticut's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
QuickFacts about Connecticut web page. For maps of Connecticut,
visit this Connecticut Map
website.
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