Like barbecues and beach passes, fireflies have long been a symbol of summer in Connecticut. Though both recent research and anecdotal evidence suggests a significant decrease in the firefly ...

Most Connecticut beaches reopen after bacteria levels prohibited swimming this week By Christine Dempsey The Register Citizen Published: Jun 14, 2025 2:43 PM Updated: Jun 14, 2025 2:47 PM ...

Only a handful of Connecticut and New York beaches received grades of less than a “B.” Beaches in West Haven are listed among those receiving more poor grades, according to the report.

If you’re planning on heading out to your favorite Connecticut beach spot this Memorial Day, you may want to check its water quality grade, as several public beaches in Connecticut and New York ...

Stonington’s historic lighthouse stands sentinel, its weathered stone walls having guided mariners home since 1840. Photo credit: Shrivathsa Bendrala The town boasts Connecticut’s last commercial ...

Two reports recorded snowy owls on Nov. 24 right over the border at Napatree Point in Washington, Rhode Island. The birds are a rare sight in Connecticut, but do occasionally migrate to the area.

GREAT HAMMOCK ROAD (ROUTE 154), OLD SAYBROOK This beach gets its name from the family that originally owned the property. It’s a small beach, but popular, and known for its sandbar at low tide.

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Connecticut’s shores face the Long Island Sound, creating a stretch of picturesque beaches with soft, gentle waves. The state is home to over 300 miles of shoreline, along which you’ll find quaint ...

State beaches were only staffed at 62% in 2021, prompting the state to raise the hourly rate from $16 to $19 in 2022. This year they’re offering $20 an hour as well as 80 hours of paid training.

Eastern Point Beach is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. During the off-season, the beach is open from sunrise to sunset. There is a small entrance fee to access ...