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Local U.S. Navy Veteran receives medal on 100th birthday

Aug 5, 2023 | wtsp.com | Leila Fine

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — After serving in the United States Navy almost 80 years ago, David Parkinson reached a milestone not many people can say they have. After turning 100 years old on Tuesday, Parkinson celebrated his birthday wearing the Connecticut Wartime Service Medal. Parkinson, who served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946, was honored for his service on his birthday in South Windsor.
Non-profit charity provides free eye care for children in Connecticut

Aug 3, 2023 | fox61.com | Keith McGilvery |Leila Fine

HARTFORD, Conn. — Vision To Learn, founded in 2012 by Austin Beutner, is a non-profit charity that helps children in over 750 low-income communities throughout 15 states receive eye care at no cost. According to the organization, Vision To Learn has provided more than 9,000 children in Connecticut statewide with eye care, including 2,800 with glasses, at no cost to the child or their family.
How to stop attracting black bears in your neighborhood

Aug 3, 2023 | fox61.com | Leila Fine

CROMWELL, Conn — Black bears are no stranger to Connecticut residents. The primary contributing factor to bear problems is the presence of easily-accessible food sources near homes and businesses, according to the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP). DEEP recommends people become "bear aware" by following simple steps to avoid these not-so-friendly neighbors: How to make a "No-Bear-Food-Zone" NEVER feed bears.
How to ship a tick for testing in Connecticut

Aug 3, 2023 | fox61.com | Leila Fine

Health With the rise of invasive ticks in Connecticut, here is what to do after finding a tick bite. Author: Leila Fine Published: 11:02 AM EDT August 3, 2023 Updated: 11:02 AM EDT August 3, 2023 HARTFORD, Conn. — They might be small, but they are definitely mighty. Ticks have become an increasing problem for people and animals in Connecticut, according to experts.
Local U.S. Navy Veteran receives medal on 100th birthday

Aug 3, 2023 | fox61.com | Leila Fine

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — After serving in the United States Navy almost 80 years ago, David Parkinson reached a milestone not many people can say they have. After turning 100 years old on Tuesday, Parkinson celebrated his birthday wearing the Connecticut Wartime Service Medal. Parkinson, who served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946, was honored for his service on his birthday in South Windsor.
Local U.S. Navy Veteran receives medal on 100th birthday

Aug 3, 2023 | 11alive.com | Leila Fine

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — After serving in the United States Navy almost 80 years ago, David Parkinson reached a milestone not many people can say they have. After turning 100 years old on Tuesday, Parkinson celebrated his birthday wearing the Connecticut Wartime Service Medal. Parkinson, who served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946, was honored for his service on his birthday in South Windsor.
'World's worst invasive plant' to be studied in Connecticut rivers by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Aug 2, 2023 | fox61.com | Leila Fine

CONNECTICUT, USA — Beginning August 7, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New England District will be applying a bright red dye to Connecticut's rivers to understand better the invasive aquatic plant that is overgrowing through the state's waters. The highly invasive aquatic plant, Hydrilla verticillata, commonly known as hydrilla, can alter river flow, crowd out other native plants and change water chemistry.
Rocket launch may be visible to Connecticut, NASA

Aug 1, 2023 | fox61.com | Leila Fine

National The resupply launch is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. on August 1 Author: Leila Fine Published: 2:44 PM EDT August 1, 2023 Updated: 2:44 PM EDT August 1, 2023 WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. — A NASA rocket launch may be visible to Connecticut residents on Tuesday, NASA said. The Antares rocket will be delivering science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station on Tuesday night, according to NASA. The launch is happening on Wallops Island, Virginia.
What to expect for the 2023 Hartford Live summer concert series

Jul 26, 2023 | fox61.com | Leila Fine

Entertainment The event will include live music, food trucks, local vendors, and more. Author: Leila Fine Published: 11:22 AM EDT July 26, 2023 Updated: 12:35 PM EDT July 26, 2023 HARTFORD, Conn. — The city of Hartford is ready to rock with the second year of "Hartford Live", the free outdoor summer concert series. The concerts are happening at the Old State House lawn starting Aug. 9 and running every Thursday until Sept. 28.
Cooling centers open across Connecticut amid extreme heat

Jul 25, 2023 | fox61.com | Leila Fine

Severe Weather Gov. Lamont activated Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather protocol for Wednesday, July 26 until Sunday, July 30. Author: Leila Fine Published: 3:38 PM EDT July 25, 2023 Updated: 3:38 PM EDT July 25, 2023 HARTFORD, Conn. — With temperatures expected to be high and humid later this week, multiple cities across the state have opened public cooling centers. Gov.