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This summer has brought another extreme: a severe drought that has made lawns crispy and has farmers begging for steady rain.

Gov. Ned Lamont said Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol will extend into next week.

A toolkit for providers, patients and clinics aims to close a gap: high temperatures are rarely part of the discussion about what's best for patients, even those most at risk for heat-related health problems.

Beth-El Center in Milford has offered services to help curb homelessness and hunger for nearly 40 years. As temperatures reach over 95 degrees this week, the center opened its dining hall for the first time as a cooling center.

Most of this week will be hot and humid, with highs in the mid-90s.

High temperatures and humidity can make most people uncomfortable — and it can be deadly.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for most of Connecticut from 8 a.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Spongy moth caterpillars threaten Connecticut trees. A fungus that kills them needs a wet May to be effective.

Don't let Friday afternoon's spring-like temperatures approaching 50 with sun fool you. You could need your shovel tomorrow. Rain is expected for much of Connecticut Saturday morning and may end as wet snow by the afternoon.

As much as $7,500 could be available to each home or business owner who experienced property damage as a result of three storms that hit Connecticut in August and September.