Readers Sound Off on Best Restaurants in East Hampton

We asked Patch Readers what local restaurant they’d choose to eat at exclusively for one whole year.

Job Fair Taking Place at Saint Clements and Marina

Looking for seasonal or full-time employment?

Aquarion Warns Against Imposter Utility Workers [UPDATE]

The advisory was issued a day after an elderly woman was targeted by a quartet of scammers.

This Place Is Connecticut's Best Irish Bar

BuzzFeed and Yelp recently rated the best pubs in each state, and this one came out on top in the Nutmeg State.

Neglected Horses, Dogs, Chickens, Rabbits Seized From E. Hampton Farm: Report

The Dept. of Agriculture observed malnutrition, no food and lack of veterinary care at Fairy Tail Equine Facility, according to a report.

Find the Best Gas Prices in Portland and East Hampton

Use our Mapquest gasoline tool to find the best price wherever you are.

10 Businesses Patch Readers Want to See in East Hampton-Portland

We asked. You answered. Find out which businesses your neighbors would love to see open in East Hampton-Portland.

Did Your Favorite East Hampton or Portland Restaurant Make the Cut?

Connecticut Magazine released its Best Restaurants list for 2016.

Powerball Jackpot Hits $450 Million; Largest Since February 2015

Hitting the $450 million jackpot would be quite a way to start the new year. Here’s where to buy your ticket in East Hampton and Portland.

FrontierTV Outage May Last All Day Monday [UPDATE]

After an outage impacted CT customers, Frontier says they are resolving the issue.

Gas Prices Lowest Since Great Recession: AAA

CT is in the top 5 list of states with the greatest gas price savings year-over-year, AAA notes. Here's how Portland-area gas prices fare.

Portland-Area Gas Prices Nearing $2 a Gallon

Gas prices are close to $2 per gallon nationwide. The Portland-area is nearly there as well. CT overall has some of the most expensive gas.

Natural Gas Now Flowing in East Hampton

In East Hampton this week, 11 miles of a newly constructed natural gas main are in operation.

Scare Tactics: Scammers Use Ruses of Medicare, IRS, Utilities to Demand Money

East Hampton and Portland residents should be wary of any calls, emails demanding immediate payment or personal information.

Walgreens Expected to Buy Rite Aid

A merger between the two drugstores could be official this week. Walgreens and Rite Aid both have stores in the East Hampton-Portland area.

Top 5 Places to Get a Pumpkintini in East Hampton: Yelp Reviews

Fall is upon us and that means pumpkin is everywhere. But where is the best place to get a Pumpkintini in East Hampton?

East Hampton, Portland Residents, Check Your Electric Bill: Top Consumer Official

A top official says consumers using third-party suppliers are needlessly paying too much for electricity.

CT Minimum Wage Workers Must Work 83 Hours to Make a Living Wage: Report

A new report shows that even if the minimum wage was raised to $15 an hour, it wouldn’t be enough.

CT Restaurant Week 2015: A Complete Guide

E. Hampton- and Portland-area restaurants are participating in Connecticut Restaurant Week, running until Oct. 18.

Yelp's Top-Rated Nail Salons in Portland Area

Yelpers rate the best nail salons in your area. Do you agree with the reviews? Tell us in the comments.

East Hampton, Portland Rate-Payers: State Utility Commission Ruling Affirms Ban on Variable Electric Rates

Third-party electric utilities are no longer allowed to charge variable rates for all Connecticut consumers.

Portland Coffee Addicts: Here's Where to Get Freebies Tuesday for National Coffee Day

Dunkin' Donuts, McDonald's, Cumberland Farms and other stores are offering free coffee and discounts to celebrate #NationalCoffeeDay.

CT Farm-to-Chef Week 2015: A Complete Guide

Participating restaurants in the East Hampton-Portland area committed to using Connecticut Grown ingredients in new ways.

Nail Salons Throughout Connecticut Shut Down, Fined for Wage Violations

The shutdown was part of a large effort by the Department of Labor that shutdown 23 nail salons, including ones near Portland.

CT DMV Reopens This Week, Even Longer Lines Expected

The completion of the upgrade means the DMV is also on schedule for re-opening offices statewide to the public on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Target's 'Boys' and 'Girls' Signs Eliminated From Stores

Old signs will be removed and color indicators in the toy section changed to make Target stores gender-neutral.

Connecticut Sales Tax Free Week: Schedule, What Qualifies, Shopping Statistics

Summer break ends with a tax break for your back-to-school shopping in East Hampton and Portland.

IKEA Offering Free Repair Kit For Dressers That Killed 2 Children

More than 27 million items are part of the repairs.

Prices Going Up At Starbucks

Starbucks announced it is raising its prices starting Tuesday, July 7. Coffee items will increase from 5 to 20 cents, according to reports.

Connecticut's New Liquor Laws Are Now in Effect

Connecticut residents will have more time to purchase alcohol from package stores, which is in effect just in time for the Fourth of July.

Connecticut's New Liquor Laws Are Now in Effect

Connecticut residents will have more time to purchase alcohol from package stores, which is in effect just in time for the Fourth of July.

East Hampton-Portland: Your Eversource Electric Bills Are Going Down Starting July 1

Standard service supply customers should see a reduction of almost 20 percent in their bills.

No E.Coli Cases Reported From Recalled Water, Bottling Company Says

“There is no affected water on shelves,” a spokesperson said.

How Many Package Stores Does East Hampton and Portland Have?

cA new interactive map shows exactly how many package stores each town in Connecticut has currently.

How Many Package Stores Does East Hampton and Portland Have?

cA new interactive map shows exactly how many package stores each town in Connecticut has currently.

Connecticut Shakes Up Liquor Laws Again

The state will change many of its liquor laws again, including expanding package store hours.

Get Free Dunkin' Donuts On Friday in the East Hampton -- Portland Area

Dunkin' Donuts is offering free doughnuts for National Doughnut Day.

Starbucks Warns Customers to Change Their Passwords

Gift card balances are being drained without customers getting a single shot of espresso.

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UPDATE: East Hampton-Area, Your Electric Rates Are Going Down

A state regulatory agency has approved electric rate reductions for Eversource customers, starting July 1.