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They Feel so Guilty About Climate Change, They Won’t Travel Far From Home
With a rise in climate disasters and overtourism, should all of us be rethinking the way we move through the world? Annie Tomlin loves to travel. Her career as a beauty editor in her twenties took her to Paris, Stockholm, Tokyo, and other spots...

Two Roads Brewing's ‘Sip and Sensory’ blends beer with family fun in Connecticut
The Two Roads Brewing Company hosts "Sip and Sensory," offering families a chance to participate in fun activities for all ages and developmental levels. STRATFORD, Conn. — There’s no ID check at the door this weekend at Two Roads Brewing Company...

Former Lawmaker Accuses Environment Committee Members of Bullying, Favoritism
— Robert Storace, 7.25.2025David Michel speaking to fellow legislators (contributed) Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to subscribe. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. A one-month trial subscription is just $5. And if you want to unsubscribe? That’s...

Washington, DC, and Connecticut hospitals halt child ‘gender transition’ services following Trump executive order
More children’s hospitals in the United States are announcing an end to the practice of encouraging children to believe they can change their gender and exposing them to experimental drugs and surgeries. Children’s National Hospital in Washington,...

CT Volunteer Firefighter’s Death Spotlights Dangers Facing First Responders
Liese Klein – The Middletown Press, Conn. Aug. 3—Although a detailed report is at least a month away, the death on July 27 of volunteer firefighter Raymond Moreau due to an accident at a house fire in Plainville has drawn new attention to...

$1.5 million in environmental grants awarded at Conscience Bay
The awardees and officials together at Conscience Bay. Photo by William Stieglitz Sally Connolly (L) and Barbara Zahm (R )from City Island Oyster Reef. Photo by William Stieglitz Representatives of the Shinnecock Nation. Photo by William Stieglitz...

Who are Connecticut’s Neediest, Medicaid Beneficiaries or State Employees?
According to fearmongering State Democrats, the shift of Medicaid spending from Uncle Sam back to the states will overburden the State with many additional hundreds of millions of annual state spending. If so, where will the state find hundreds of...

Connecticut wants to make generic GLP-1s. It needs RFK Jr.'s help.
Connecticut passed a new law last week in an effort to lower its spending on weight-loss drugs for its state insurance program — HUSKY Health, which includes Medicaid and CHIP enrollees — and it could help other states do the same if it succeeds....

Major Connecticut hospitals begin 'winding down' youth gender programs citing 'evolving landscape'
Fox News correspondent Alexandria Hoff discusses the push to discontinue gender-affirming medication prescriptions in hospitals across the U.S. due to President Donald Trump’s policy changes on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News...

Rosa DeLauro criticizes GOP on environment, education funding, and minimum wage
Rosa DeLauro, U.S. Congresswoman representing Connecticut’s 3rd district since 1991, has used her social media platform to criticize Republican policies and highlight issues affecting working families, public education, and environmental...

Connecticut to protect 2,270 acres of open space, create 6 community green spaces
Gov. Ned Lamont announced this week that $14.3 million in state funding will be awarded to help purchase and protect 25 properties in 22 towns. HARTFORD, Conn. — The administration of Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont reaffirmed its commitment to...

WNBA power rankings: Are the Indiana Fever contenders again?
Don’t look now, but the Indiana Fever might actually be contenders. For much of the year, consistently mediocre would have been the best way to describe Indiana. The Fever were within one game of .500 through the first 22 games of the season,...
Connecticut alerts horse owners about risks of mosquito-borne diseases
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) has issued a reminder to horse and livestock owners in the state to take preventative measures against mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile virus (WNV) and eastern equine encephalitis (EEE)....

Connecticut DEMANDS BY LAW that all citizens be poisoned daily with fluoridated water in move to preempt federal changes
Connecticut DEMANDS BY LAW that all citizens be poisoned daily with fluoridated water in move to preempt federal changes On Tuesday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a new law mandating that public water systems continue poisoning their...

H.U.G.S. Homegrown Solutions in Connecticut is dedicated to planet and human recovery
Co-owner Jennifer Struzinski started the business in Haddam when things in her life weren't going right. Now, her vision is building positive momentum. HADDAM, Conn. — Jennifer Struzinski is the co-owner of Home Grown Solutions, or H.UG.S., a...

Seabed Crustaceans Use Epigenetics To Resist Climate Stress
In a first-of-its-kind experiment tracing evolution across 25 generations, scientists have discovered that marine copepods – the tiny crustaceans at the heart of the ocean food web – rely on a largely unknown biological toolkit to survive the...

Goose, the water monitor lizard, safely captured after running loose in MA and CT
The 5-foot-long lizard will be provided "expert care and a specially designed permanent habitat" at the nonprofit animal sanctuary RRS Oasis. CONNECTICUT, USA — Goose, a 5-foot-long Asian water monitor lizard that escaped a Massachusetts home and...

Climate action can be overwhelming
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Science Research Center University of Connecticut / Payette
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Connecticut National Guard's officer training program underway in East Lyme
Those looking to become members of the Connecticut National Guard are undergoing some intense training this week. EAST LYME, Conn. — Some of the men and women looking to become members of the Connecticut National Guard are undergoing some intense...