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DEP: Owning a Turtle is No Shell Game

The DEP is stressing education in its "Year of the Turtle" campaign with Partners in Amphibian…

Government & Politics March 21, 2011 at 09:57 pm

0 Recommend Chris Dehnel

Day of Turtle Celebration & Announcement of Art Contest…

Sports May 20, 2011 at 04:44 pm

State Parks and Beaches Open For Memorial Day Weekend

Will you be kicking off the unofficial start of summer by the water?

Around Middletown May 24, 2012 at 11:01 pm

DEP: It Is Illegal to Possess and Collect Certain Native…

2011 Is the Year of the Turtle.

Government & Politics May 4, 2011 at 06:08 pm

Readers' Choice: What's Your Favorite Place to Cool Off?

Where do you go to cool off in the summertime? A local pond or river? A pool? How about a…

Around Middletown May 29, 2012 at 05:08 am

Middlesex County Fishermen Recognized by DEP

Several fishermen from Middlesex County were recognized by the DEP, at the Third Annual Trophy…

Success Stories February 28, 2011 at 05:39 pm

State Seeking Greenways Nominees

DEEP, Greenways Council taking nominations for greenways designations until May 1.

Government & Politics February 12, 2012 at 12:51 am

D.E.P. Boating Course

$10 per person. This is a 10 hour course taught by the CT DEP Boating Division and fulfills…

Sports April 21, 2011 at 09:13 pm

State To Crack Down On Drunken Boating

Operation Dry Water will include state-wide increased patrols and checkpoints, as well as…

Government & Politics June 17, 2011 at 12:53 pm

DEP Boating Course

$10 residents/$15 non-residents. Fulfills CT requirements for operating personal watercraft…

Sports February 17, 2011 at 05:04 pm

Air Quality Alert, Action Day Issued for Today

The NWS and DEEP are warning residents to expect higher levels of ozone in the air Thursday in…

Breast Cancer Aware August 22, 2012 at 10:05 pm

0 Recommend Aaron Boyd

Dept of Public Health Releases Updated Guide to Eating CT…

The DEP released updated guidelines on Friday, with respect to eating fish caught in…

Around Town April 16, 2011 at 07:07 pm

Why Did The Turtle Cross The Road?

And What Should You Do If You Are Driving Along And It's In Your Path? Here Are Some Answers…

Government & Politics May 19, 2011 at 01:21 pm

0 Recommend Julie Weisberg

Day Hikes: Quinnipiac River State Park

More than 300 acres of open space provides a quiet refuge for hikers and wildlife.

Top News October 22, 2011 at 05:53 am

Apply Now for Recreational Trail Grants From DEEP

The city of Middletown earned one such grant five years ago for its North End peninsula hiking…

Government & Politics January 8, 2013 at 10:50 pm

0 Recommend Anthony Karge

Five Turkey Facts for Thanksgiving

A turkey is a "a Bird of Courage, and would not hesitate to attack a Grenadier of the British…

Top News November 20, 2012 at 10:51 pm

FREE Paddling Workshop at Boat Show in Hartford

The CT Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Connecticut Marine Trades…

Sports January 27, 2011 at 09:00 pm

Collinsville Moose No Stranger to Farmington Valley

Motorists alerted by DEEP when a moose is seen in Thomaston Monday.

Top News October 2, 2012 at 04:07 pm

0 Recommend Kate Carey-Trull

Enjoy the Beauty of Autumn in Connecticut

There are plenty of picturesque drives, hikes and paddles in central and north-central…

Top News October 21, 2011 at 11:32 pm

Mattabassett Plans Additional Meetings With State

The district's chairman says he won't bring to the full board the proposal to include…

Top News July 24, 2011 at 12:59 am

0 Recommend Eileen McNamara

Proposed Kayak Launch: An Update

Plans for Coginchaug River boat launch snagged by heavy snows, bureaucracy

Around Middletown March 4, 2011 at 06:43 pm

0 Recommend Michael McCune

The End of the Year of the Turtle

Biggest threat to turtles in Connecticut: Habitat loss and fragmentation.

Government & Politics January 1, 2012 at 11:12 pm

0 Recommend Elissa Bass

Q: What Do Turtles Do In The Winter?

A: It's called "brumation," and we should leave them be while they do it.

Government & Politics November 12, 2011 at 08:06 am

City Secures 29 Acres of Open Space: More Than One-Third of…

A Middletown environmental specialist announced the purchase at this week's conservation…

Government & Politics July 21, 2012 at 12:43 am

0 Recommend Eileen McNamara

Heat Wave Without Air Conditioning? Unimaginable.

Happy birthday air conditioning, you're 110 this year!

Top News July 19, 2012 at 12:25 am

DEEP Firewood Lottery Open for Applications

The state is selling two-cord lots for $60 to lottery winners.

Government & Politics January 8, 2012 at 02:56 pm