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A bus makes its way on Stephanie Drive in New Milford on the first day of school in September 2020.
Education
New Milford school board approves $71 million budget for 2023-24
The proposed increases in the budget would cover the addition of three new elementary school teachers in New Milford schools in the next fiscal year.
Todd Bobowick, with Rowledge Pond Aquaculture LLC. of Sandy Hook, releases sterile grass carp into Squantz Pond in New Fairfield, Thursday, June 8, 2017. In all 585 carp were added to Squantz and Candlewood Lake another 4,450 carp as part of the ongoing effort to battle the Eurasian watermilfoil, which has been spreading for years and interfering with recreational use of the water. This is the first time the sterile grass carp, which have a voracious appetite for milfoil, has been introduced to Squantz Pond.
News
What killed plants in Candlewood Lake and how they could return
The thousands of sterile grass carp that were stocked in the lake to combat Eurasian watermilfoil helped contribute to the loss of plant life.
A 28-year-old New York man accused of first-degree larceny in connection with a motor vehicle theft was extradited to Connecticut Tuesday, according to the Sherman resident trooper.
News
NY man charged with CT car theft extradited, state trooper says
Daniel James Finley, 28, of Poughkeepsie faces a first-degree larceny charge in connection with a motor vehicle theft, the Sherman resident trooper said.
FILE - Grey kangaroos feed on grass near Canberra, Australia, March 15, 2008. A bill that would ban the sale of kangaroo parts has been introduced in the Connecticut General Assembly. (AP Photo/Mark Graham, File)
Connecticut
Why is Connecticut considering a ban on kangaroo products?
State Rep. David Michel's bill would prohibit the sale, barter or offering of dead kangaroos and any products derived from dead kangaroos within the state.
Matchmaker and dating coach Jill Dunn of "Jillin' It" and Lory Kelsey of "Greenwich Matchmaker."
Living
CT matchmakers aim to help locals find love in the digital era
After divorces, Lory Kelsey of Greenwich Matchmaker and Jill Dunn of Jillin' It, made being matchmakers and dating coaches their full-time job.
FILE - Grey kangaroos feed on grass near Canberra, Australia, March 15, 2008. A bill that would ban the sale of kangaroo parts has been introduced in the Connecticut General Assembly. (AP Photo/Mark Graham, File)
Connecticut
Why is Connecticut considering a ban on kangaroo products?
State Rep. David Michel's bill would prohibit the sale, barter or offering of dead kangaroos and any products derived from dead kangaroos within the state.

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