This Week's Best of Patch

Patch editors started preparing for Hurricane Irene a full five days before its arrival, spent the storm filing updates and reports despite no power and spotty cell service to run their websites, and have worked tirelessly since the winds died down to keep residents apprised of the latest news in their towns.

The result is a staggering collection of photos, video, and human interest stories (as well as many lists of impassable roads, drinkable water, and where to find a hot shower). In all, about 600 Patch sites contributed to our nationwide coverage, posting nearly 10,000 stories and blogs.

Here you will find a round-up of the coverage that the Patches in eastern Connecticut provided. This merely skims the surface of the amazing work that our editors and their dedicated freelancers did. And for even more coverage, visit each site’s Facebook page to see additional photos and stories there.

Thank you from Patch for making us your go-to source for Irene news, and for sharing your stories and photos and videos with us.

Video

Schooner refloated off Pequot Ave.

Wyman and Courtney visit Clinton and Madison

Guthrie Beach flooded

Irene arrives

Tree trimmers arrive from across the nation

Timberrr!

Ledyard cleans up after Irene

Articles

‘We have cookies but no milk’

Who says lightning doesn’t strike twice?

Irene spoils everything for restaurants

Live: Updates from around the region

Give me shelter

One family’s Irene tragedy

Trapped on Susan Terrace

Irene a day at the beach for some

Red Cross volunteer deployed to his hometown

Power outage in Noank but Carson’s still cooking

Foxwoods stayed open … sort of

Malloy met by testy crowd in Ledyard

Photos

Stonington begins to clean up

‘Right now everyone is a little overwhelmed’

Irene’s wake

Irene storm damage in Clinton

Montville Patch reader photos

Preparing for Hurricane Irene

‘It’s heartbreaking to see the damage’

Evidence of Hurricane Irene

Trees are enemy No. 1 after Irene