Farmers Market returns to downtown Darien

The popular Darien Farmers Market returned to Mechanic Street, behind the Darien Firehouse, last Wednesday, May 9. All the farmers and produce come from Connecticut. The market is open each Wednesday from 11-4, through December.
http://www.darientimes.com/news/darien-features/5003215-farmers-market-returns-to-downtown-darien.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 14:43:06 -0700

Connecticut to auction rehabilitated horses

Ten horses that were rescued from situations involving cruelty and neglect will be sold at a weekend auction.
http://www.norwichbulletin.com/x1942592243/Connecticut-to-auction-rehabilitated-horses

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:57:22 -0700

Bill to let Groton magnet school students sell fish they raise passes House

Hartford - A two-part bill that would tighten regulations for harvesting scallops from the Niantic River and allow students at the Marine Science Magnet High School of Southeastern Connecticut
http://www.theday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012120439941

Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:40:05 -0700

Utility to lure osprey away from power lines

Connecticut Light & Power is giving a new home to ospreys in Beacon Falls to encourage the birds to nest in an area away from utility lines.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2012/04/26/utility_to_lure_osprey_away_from_power_lines

Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:30:26 -0700

Best beaches guide for New England

Top spots for seashells, sunsets, carousels, fried clams, and more.
http://www.boston.com/travel/explorene/articles/2012/05/20/best_beaches_in_new_england/

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 08:05:43 -0700

Race in the Park prepares fun-filled day of events

NEW BRITAIN — Saturday in Walnut Hill Park, the ninth annual Race in the Park will celebrate the lives of breast cancer survivors. The event’s goal is to raise $500,000 to donate to researchers in Connecticut.
http://m.newbritainherald.com/articles/2012/05/08/news/doc4fa9dd5303c2c085830900.txt

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 21:20:34 -0700

FISHING REPORT: No. 4 — May 17

INLAND REPORT
http://registercitizen.com/articles/2012/05/21/sports/doc4f99dd48e3a1b325743528.txt

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:38 -0700

Conn. to auction rehabilitated horses

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Ten horses that were rescued from situations involving cruelty and neglect will be sold at a weekend auction. The rescued and rehabilitated animals have been cared for at the Department of Agriculture 's Second Chance Large Animal Rehabilitation Facility at the York prison in Niantic.
http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Conn-to-auction-rehabilitated-horses-3514577.php

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:32:46 -0700

Return of tolls not out of the question

HARTFORD -- State Rep. Ed Jutila , D-Niantic, was making his way through the Capitol building Wednesday when a colleague pretended to hand him some change.
http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Return-of-tolls-not-out-of-the-question-3530168.php

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 18:12:30 -0700

Osprey platform erected in Beacon Falls

Connecticut Light & Power is installing a specially designed platform atop a sixty-foot utility pole Friday for nesting osprey.
http://www.wfsb.com/story/17830675/osprey-platform-erected-in-beacon-falls

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:05:34 -0700