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Weather & Power: Fourth of July storms hit Connecticut hard, knocking out power for more than 100,000 customers, downing trees and wires, and forcing road closures across towns including Southington and Montville. America 250, Interrupted: Severe weather also disrupted America’s 250th celebrations nationwide, including a roughly two-hour evacuation of Washington’s National Mall; Trump later said he would still deliver remarks. Politics at the Podium: In Washington, Trump mixed patriotic messaging with partisan themes, again pushing the SAVE America Act and leaning into Second Amendment and anti-communism rhetoric. Local Community Spotlight: Lyme’s America250 parade and barbecue drew residents back to long-running traditions, with a marshal-led procession and Grange festivities. Sports & Safety Net: Connecticut State Police reported 1,423 calls for service and 73 crashes on July 3, with five injury crashes and no fatal crashes. Charity on the Links: A Bridgeport-Waterbury youth mentorship fundraiser, Choices Golf Tournament, brought golfers to Fairchild Wheeler to support students and reduce violence.

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