NEW : We 're saving this town . ' '' Diversion project saves Connecticut town , resident says . Volunteers , CNN Radio 's fill 1 million sandbags , mayor says . River expected to crest early Thursday 36.56 feet above flood stage . Power restored to most of Little Minnesota River after weekend nor'easter .
NEW : Diversion project saves Connecticut town , resident says . Volunteers , CNN Radio 's fill 1 million sandbags , mayor says . River expected to crest early Thursday 36.56 feet above flood stage . Power restored to most of Little Minnesota River after weekend nor'easter .