Stephen Underwood

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Wildfire threats grow as leaves fall off trees. Why CT officials say this year is different

By: Stephen Underwood

The Connecticut Fire Academy has issued a warning for wildfire threats as the fall season brings falling leaves, drier air and low dew points.

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35-year-old Bridgeport man sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking cocaine

By: Stephen Underwood

A Bridgeport man has been sentenced to a decade behind bars for his role in a drug trafficking operation, officials said

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East Hartford man arrested after tow truck operator finds drugs and gun in repossessed vehicle

By: Stephen Underwood

An East Hartford man has been arrested after a tow truck operator repossessing his car found drugs and a firearm, officials said.

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Former state marshal charged with larceny in alleged misuse of $30,000

By: Stephen Underwood

A 50-year-old Wethersfield woman has been arrested and charged with improperly handling funds she collected in her capacity as a C onnecticut state marshal officials said

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CT man pleads guilty to over $250,000 in fraudulent pandemic era relief funds

By: Stephen Underwood

A 33-year-old New Haven man has pleaded guilty to pandemic relief fraud totaling over $250,000, officials said

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Three CT business owners charged with workers' compensation violations

By: Stephen Underwood

Three business owners have been arrested and charged with violations of Connecticut's workers' compensation laws, officials said

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CT is among top leaf-burdened states. Why using and getting rid of fall foliage is so complicated and costly.

By: Stephen Underwood

New England is famed for its fall foliage — splendid red, yellow and orange canopies that give way to barren branches and the annual chore known as “fall cleanup.”

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CT public health nurse receives national award for her environmental advocacy. ‘We are in a community.'

By: Stephen Underwood

For Norfolk resident Martha Klein, a public health nurse, volunteering is more than just advocating for a cause but about finding a community, a sense of purpose and having a little fun along the way.

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An elusive animal is slowly disappearing in CT. State officials say they’re not sure why.

By: Stephen Underwood

Officials said during the recent three-year study, 28% of the fishers DEEP has tracked have already died, a high mortality rate that is concerning.

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CT celebrates nature's most misunderstood mammals. They matter here and nearly everywhere.

By: Stephen Underwood

This week in Connecticut is all about bats, as the importance of the small mammals is spotlighted from Oct. 24 through Halloween during the annual international event to dispel their negative reputation.