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Animals

Bags of striped bass found buried in woods near Housatonic River, anglers fined

Branford

Branford Public Schools will receive $6.3 million for new, zero-emission school buses

The district is among 70 applicants chosen by the Biden-Harris Administration to receive the zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles.
Science

Yes, your tongue can get stuck if you lick a frozen metal pole

The famous scene from “A Christmas Story” in which a character got his tongue stuck to a metal pole can really happen. Your skin can get stuck, too.
Environment

Burn ban lifted at Connecticut state parks, forests

Even though there has been more rain, officials said it's important to stay vigilant and continue to follow common fire safety.
Wethersfield

Tractor-trailer truck catches on fire on Interstate 91 in Wethersfield

The incident happened just before 8 a.m. Friday near Exit 24. No injuries were reported. The trailer was carrying 7,500 gallons of gas, but it appears none spilled.
New Haven

Connecticut, Pike Fuels settle for $2 million following New Haven environmental violations

The state announced the settlement with the company formerly known as Gulf Oil on Tuesday. It committed violations at the New Haven petroleum distribution facility.
Environment

AG Tong announces $2M environmental settlement in New Haven

Pike Fuels (formerly Gulf Oil) was found to have falsified records. The money will be used in part for remediation efforts.
Nation World

A US state is sixth in the world for pollution, according to climate scientists

This “represents the single biggest health threat facing humanity,” former Vice President Al Gore said at the conference.
Animals

Deer hunting season comes with another reminder of state parks burn ban

The fall firearms deer hunting season will open on Wednesday, Nov. 20 through Dec. 10 in state-controlled areas.
Environment

Burn ban in effect at Connecticut's state parks, forests

This means visitors are asked not to use grills, make firepits or light any fires outdoors, or use ATVs that don't have spark arresters.
Berlin

Hawthorne Fire in Connecticut appears to have been started by a campfire: Officials

The flames in and around Berlin were started by a campfire potentially lit by hikers at the top of Lamentation Mountain. It was likely unintentional.
Animals

'Tag, you’re it'; New CT DEEP program looks for answers from anglers

The new Atlantic Salmon Tagging initiative is up and running in two local rivers.

Firefighter dies after being hit by pickup truck in Portland, police say

RI man arrested after 3-vehicle crash on I-95 north in Stonington left 1 dead

FORECAST: More rain Wednesday night, snow showers Friday afternoon into Saturday morning.

The winter solstice is almost here, the Northern Hemisphere's darkest day

Formula 1 team Red Bull drops driver Sergio Perez after four seasons

The darker side of the rise of women’s sports: With more visibility comes more online harassment

FOX 61 | Connecticut breaking news, weather, traffic, sports and social media

Bags of striped bass found buried in woods near Housatonic River, anglers fined

Branford Public Schools will receive $6.3 million for new, zero-emission school buses

Yes, your tongue can get stuck if you lick a frozen metal pole

Burn ban lifted at Connecticut state parks, forests

Tractor-trailer truck catches on fire on Interstate 91 in Wethersfield

Connecticut, Pike Fuels settle for $2 million following New Haven environmental violations

AG Tong announces $2M environmental settlement in New Haven

A US state is sixth in the world for pollution, according to climate scientists

Deer hunting season comes with another reminder of state parks burn ban

Burn ban in effect at Connecticut's state parks, forests

Hawthorne Fire in Connecticut appears to have been started by a campfire: Officials

'Tag, you’re it'; New CT DEEP program looks for answers from anglers

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