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Connecticut farmers say the increased cost in seed and fertilizer are driving prices up

From the fields to the greenhouses, regardless of where plants or produce are grown, prices are soaring. “Our costs have increased, probably at least by a third from last year. And speaking to some of the suppliers in the bigger farms throughout Connecticut, they’re all saying that the product is going to be at least that, a third plus...

A hydraulic fuel spill has closed part of Route 71 in Berlin on Wednesday morning. State Dept. of Transportation officials said Route 71 is closed between Route 364 and Norton Road. Authorities did not say how much hydraulic fuel was spilled or how long it may take to clean up.

Elon Musk officially opened Tesla’s first manufacturing facility in Europe as the company looks to take pressure off its other factories in the U.S. and China.

The former German leader was known for speaking Russian and keeping diplomatic ties with Putin.

Over a dozen catalytic converters were stolen from a transportation company in Berlin over the weekend.

Over a dozen catalytic converters were stolen from a transportation company in Berlin over the weekend. Officials said the 17 catalytic converters were taken from Specialty Transportation on Webster Street. This weekend’s thefts are the second time catalytic converters have been stolen from the business within the last month. Company officials said 27 additional catalytic converters were taken over President’s…

Tesla’s market cap soared to over $1 trillion for the first time last October, but now stands at less than $850 billion.

Tesla has gained approval to begin commercial production at its new factory near Berlin, local officials announced Friday.

Ford Motor Company is selling its e-scooter business, Spin, to German rival Tier in exchange for equity.

Tesla reportedly aims to produce at least half a million cars annually at its “Gigafactory Berlin,” along with batteries for them.

Prominent politicians have been ripping up decades-old policy doctrine in just a few days.

Taiwan’s GlobalWafers will no longer buy Munich-headquartered rival Siltronic after policymakers in Germany failed to approve the deal in time.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said “borders must not be moved by force” in Europe.

Tesla has faced several hurdles, including local opposition and red tape, over the past two years.

Delivery Hero is winding down its food delivery operations in Germany, just four months after officially relaunching its services in the country.

Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Citgo gas station in Berlin. Police said the Citgo at 152 New Britain Road was robbed around 7 a.m. The robber showed a gun, police said. He was wearing a mask and black hoodie and was in a stolen black Ford F150 with Connecticut license plate 898CYJ, police said.   It was…

Scholz, a member of the center-left SPD party, will lead a three-party coalition with the Greens and the pro-business FDP party.

A Berlin firefighter was transported to the hospital after battling a fire at a trash transfer station. Officials said they responded to Christian Lane for a report of a fire inside the commercial structure. The blaze has since been extinguished and overhaul is in progress, crews said. A firefighter was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation of minor injuries,…

A car was struck by gunfire while its owner was driving in Berlin Thursday afternoon. Police responded to the area of High Road and Atwood Street around 1:30 p.m. A driver reported his car had been hit by gunfire. He was not injured. A second caller told police they heard several “pops” and saw someone hanging out the window of…