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Connecticut Heat Wave Taxing Region's Power Supply
The demand for electricity could come close to breaking a record this week.

Caitlin Mazzola recently graduated magna cum laude from the University of Connecticut with a B.A. in journalism and communication. During her time at UConn, she wrote for UConn's student newspaper, The Daily Campus, and served as the Focus Editor from May 2010 to May 2011.
During her last semester at UConn, Caitlin took part in an investigative project that looked into the state's resources for adults with autism. The end result, State of the Spectrum, is a website and 10-page print publication, the latter of which she created, designed and published for the class.
Caitlin has reported community news throughout her college years. She covered Milford for The Milford Mirror and The New Haven Register and most recently covered town government for Milford Patch. In the fall of 2010, Caitlin covered the town of Willington for The Manchester Journal Inquirer, reporting everything from people-of-the-town features to municipal elections and hotly contested teacher contracts.
Caitlin now looks forward to taking a part in this emerging new wave of online journalism. As she learned in school, the field is an ever-changing one, and we must be ahead of the curve to succeed.
In her free time, Caitlin enjoys reading, cooking/baking, following the Oscars race (she makes it a point to see every best picture nominee each year), and rooting for her lifelong loves and No. 1 heartbreakers, the Boston Red Sox.
The demand for electricity could come close to breaking a record this week.

Fairfield resident Jay Lipp announced his candidacy to run for a seat on the Representative Town Meeting for District 1.
Gaylord Meyer announced on Monday her candidacy for a spot on the Representative Town Meeting representing District 1.
District 1 Representative and Republican Eric Sundman announced his candidacy Monday.
Tom Flynn pledges support to current Board of Finance Vice Chair Rob Bellitto and longtime finance board member Mary LeClerc before Tuesday's GOP caucus.
John Donovan is running on a 'Smart Spending' platform to represent District 1 on the Representative Town Meeting.
The Westport Sunrise Rotary Club hosted Boucher and Lavielle at Bobby Q's earlier this month to discuss Connecticut's recent legislative session, healthcare, and political differences.
All town residents and anyone else trying to contact the Westport Police Department for non-emergency reasons should use 203-227-4141.
Tips on how to prevent heat-related illnesses and information on cooling centers in Fairfield.
Check out 'Five Things to Know' each weekday morning to help plan your day.
Check out 'Five Things to Know' each weekday morning to help plan your day.
A Westport man was arrested early Sunday after he allegedly brandished a handgun at a family member during an argument, according to police.
The grant will go toward upgrading sidewalks and light posts on the portion of the Post Road between Mill Plain and South Pine Creek roads.
The state grant 'comes at an opportune time when we are considering a master plan to improve downtown,' First Selectman Gordon Joseloff said.
The annual sale runs from Saturday, July 20 through Tuesday, July 23.
The restaurant needs to hire 80 to 85 employees.