Season's first ice storm punishes New England

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: November 18, 2002 | Copyright information

Season's first ice storm punishes New England

Freezing rain knocks out power to thousands of homes, businesses

Associated Press

Monday, November 18, 2002

New England's first major ice storm of the season spread freezing rain across the region Sunday, downing trees and knocking out power to thousands of homes.

More than a half-inch of ice had accumulated in parts of northern and western Connecticut, and more than 130,000 Northeast Utility customers were withou...