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The Birds of Hickory Lane in Higganum

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(February 15, 2026) --- Brian McLaughlin submitted the photos below, taken from his home office window on Hickory Lane in Higganum. He added, "No...

A Hawk in Tylerville

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(February 7, 2026) --- Isabella Eldridge submitted this photo of a hawk that she took  on Brookes Court in Haddam during the late January...

Clean Living: Washing Your Produce

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Submitted by Sarah Neal, Haddam Sustainability Committee (January 29, 2026) --- Before preparing or eating the fruits and vegetables you...

As Seen Through a Kitchen Window in Higganum

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Submitted by Philip Devlin (January 24, 2026) --- Frequent contributor Philip Devlin submitted these photos taken by his sister, Carol...

Have Yourself a Sustainable Holiday

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Submitted by Sarah Neal, Haddam Sustainability Committee (December 6, 2025) --- As the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time...

A Sight to See: More Rare Monarch Butterflies

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By Phil Devlin (September 30, 2025) --- Frequent contributor Phil Devlin sent in these photos. He writes: "These were taken on...

The Rarest of Butterflies

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By Philip Devlin  (September 24, 2025) --- My sister, Marilyn (Devlin) Ganahl of Lincoln, Vermont, has been raising and releasing...

Living Well with Less Plastic (Especially in the Summer)

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Submitted by Sarah Neal, Haddam Sustainability Committee (June 26, 2025) --- As we go into the hot summer months, keep...

RiverCOG to Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection June 7th

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Submitted by Eliza LoPresti (May 27, 2025) --- The Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG) will hold a...

Eversource Marks National Electrical Safety Month

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Submitted by Sarah Paduano, Eversource Energy (May 16, 2025) --- With warmer weather returning and many people turning their attention...

UConn Extension Offers Water Tests at Reduced Cost

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Submitted by UConn Extension (March 30, 2025) --- When was the last time you tested your water? UConn Extension has...

Pileated Woodpecker Spotted in Higganum

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(March 1, 2025) --- Higganum resident Joseph Markim submitted the pictures below of a pileated woodpecker (and the opening...

What is the Solution to Plastic Pollution?

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By Sarah Neal, Haddam Sustainability Committee (February 10, 2025) --- The production of plastics causes pollution at every step in...

Haddam Garden Club: Citizen Science at Home

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By Terry Twigg (February 1, 2025) --- If counting sheep is a great way to fall asleep, counting birds is...

Killingworth Conservation Commission Hosts Program on Invasive Plants

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Submitted by Stephanie Warren, Killingworth Conservation Commission (October 9, 2024) --- The Killingworth Conservation Commission is delighted to sponsor a...

UConn Master Gardener Program Accepting Applications for 2025

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Submitted by Gail Reynolds (September 5, 2024) --- The UConn Master Gardener Program is now accepting applications for the UConn...

Middlesex Chamber Announces “Gardens of Central Connecticut” Brochure

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Submitted by Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce (June 15, 2024) --- The Central Regional Tourism District has released the newest...

Tax-Free Week and Other State News

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Submitted by State Sen. Norm Needleman (August 18, 2024) --- This week, from Sunday, August 18, 2024 to Saturday, August...

Aquarion Water Company Wins Environmental Award

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Submitted by Kasara Philippas, Aquarion Water Company (August 20, 2024) --- Aquarion Water Company has been recognized by the Clean...

Higher Minimum Wage, Higher GDP, Lower Gasoline Prices in Connecticut

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Submitted by State Sen. Norm Needleman (October 5, 2024) --- Governor Ned Lamont has announced that Connecticut’s minimum wage will...

Need Money? Check Out Connecticut’s Unclaimed Asset Fund

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By Phil Devlin (August 14, 2025) --- All fifty states and the federal government have an unclaimed asset fund. Every...

Student Loan Assistance and Recycling/Redemption Improvement

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Submitted by State Sen. Norm Needleman (August 16, 2025) --- The following updates have been provided by the office of...

Two State Reps, Two Views of the State Legislature

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By Kent Jarrell (August 27, 2025) --- The Connecticut General Assembly is now on hiatus after passing a two-year, $55.8...

Connecticut Increases: Minimum Wage, Budget Surplus, Student Test Scores

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Submitted by Office of State Sen. Norm Needleman (September 7, 2025) --- Connecticut’s minimum wage, which is tied to the...

Lamont Takes Action on Covid Vaccinations

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Submitted by Office of State Sen. Norm Needleman (September 13, 2025) --- Governor Ned Lamont this week took several executive...

Eversource Partners on “Source to Sea” Connecticut River Clean-Up

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Submitted by Jamie Ratliff, Eversource (September 25, 2025) --- From tires and empty bottles to car fenders, rusted bicycles and...

New State Laws Take Effect October 1st

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Submitted by Office of State Sen. Norm Needleman (September 27, 2025) ---New laws go into effect several times a year...

RiverCOG Selected to Participate in Community Partnership Initiative

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Submitted by Amber Schilberg (October 1, 2025) --- Energize Connecticut Sponsors Eversource and Avangrid Inc. subsidiaries United Illuminating, Connecticut Natural Gas,...

Middlesex County Chamber Welcomes UConn Coach Dan Hurley October 20th

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Submitted by Haley Stafford (October 1, 2025) --- Chairwoman Pam Steele of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce has announced...

New Connecticut Crime Data Reports Show Positive Trends

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Submitted by Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (October 8, 2025) --- Newly released data from the Department...

New Study Provides Roadmap for Future of Connecticut Fire and EMS Services

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Submitted by Rick Green, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (October 28, 2025) --- Public safety leaders say a...

State Update: Surplus Falls; Insurance Department Online Info Center

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Submitted by Office of State Sen. Norm Needleman (December 6, 2025) ---- State Comptroller Sean Scanlon has released projections showing a...