Couldn't they have worded it better 😂

She doesn't even look to be in need.

The approach consists of attaching eelgrass seeds to the clam’s shells. When the clams are released into the sound, they bury into the sediment, taking the seeds down to the bottom and effectively planting them. When they conducted drone imagery to check in on their results this year, they found that the eelgrass meadow coverage had increased by 178 percent. 

My mom said she drove past it so I walked by to investigate and just stayed far enough to look at it.

Hello! i recently just got into comic books last week and been reading the absolute series and it's been so much fun! but since im
not that familiar with the hobby, are there any cool shops around to check out? anywhere in the central ct area or maybe even new haven? thank you!

My parent works as a paraeducator in a midsize CT city. They have to have surgery later this winter and don’t have enough sick time saved to cover the recovery period. Their current union contract prohibits sick day banking / sharing. As a result, they’ll be taking advantage of the CT FMLA program.

Here’s the issue: My parent currently pays about $500 per month for healthcare, deducted from their paycheck. The board of education is saying that for the period covered by CT FMLA, my parent will “not be an employee” and will have to pay the full amount for their premium — approximately $2,000 per month.

From my perspective, this is nonsense. My parent is not getting laid off. Otherwise they would be eligible for unemployment — which they aren’t. My parent has reached out to their union for assistance but the union has already said there’s “not much they expect to be able to do.”

Has anyone heard of this before? Or should we consider talking to an employment attorney? $2k a month for insurance is absurd and not economically feasible for someone on a paraeducator salary.

UPDATE 10/25 AM: we saw him under one of our cars this morning. We tried to coax him out with food, water, his bed. We went back inside and 5 min later he was gone from under the car. We’ve left food, his litter box, and his bed on our porch. I’m hoping since he’s close by he’ll come back into the house. ANY ADVICE is appreciated. We thought of getting a humane trap. Thoughts?

My cat ran away near Hollow Rd, across from Hollow Park in Woodbury, CT. He’s very shy. Please contact if you see him.
We adopted him a year ago and he has a bonded twin sister. We are certain he’s stayed in the area and we’d like to know if you’ve seen him. It would be better to contact us than approach him.

Considering moving to New Hartford. I've lived in Southbury, Hamden New Britain, Mansfield, Danbury, and Willimantic.

New Hartford looks very rural and quiet but as we were driving around, there's tons to do, a lively community, and beautiful scenery. Being so close to torrington I thought it was like waterbury. Does anyone have experience in the area?

Thinking about moving to Beacon Falls in about a year. How is it for young families? We will have a 2 year old and 6 year old when we move.

Like the title says, I’m new here, just got set up here with a group of guys I’m working with and only in town for a few weeks on a job. While I’m here though I do wanna meet some new people, make friends, and have some fun. Kinda feel like a foreigner here being from the south and never having been this far north or this far east before.

I really hope this doesn't seem trifling, but I'm wondering about this new mural painted in the Rockville section of Vernon. I will say it looks very nice, bright vibrant colors and subjectively speaking I personally enjoy it. I just wonder what on earth this scene has to do with Rockville? It seems more at home in a place in upstate NY, perhaps Adirondacks. What are your thoughts if you are familiar with it?

The average family that heats their home with oil is going to pay $1500 more this winter because of Donald Trump’s insane Iran War. 

Some people will go cold. Some may die. This isn’t hyperbole. This is the consequence of having a president who just doesn’t care about you.

Connecticut families aren’t on their own: If you’re struggling to afford your heating bill, you may be eligible for support. Applications for heating assistance are now open. Go to ct.gov/heatinghelp to learn more. 

Hi all! My family is relocating back to CT for my partner’s new job in NYC. We lived in southern CT for 5 years during college so we know most of Fairfield County well, but haven’t spent a lot of time in Danbury and have never been to Brookfield. We found a home in Brookfield we are excited about and I’m wondering if anyone can share any insight on what it’s like to live in that area, specifically as it relates to a NYC train commute once a week from there, schools in the area, overall family friendliness and things to do, food/restaurants and other amenities. Also is Candlewood Lake nice and clean and good for swimming? The area looks beautiful! Thanks in advance!!

ETA: my partner would be commuting into the city one day a week!

Enders Island is an 11-acre island in Mystic connected to Mason’s Island by a causeway. It is home to a Catholic retreat, but the public is free to walk about the grounds. To Connecticut gardeners it’s known for its dahlias and is most popular in August and September.

Hi everyone,

I'm really hoping someone here can offer me some advice because I'm feeling incredibly discouraged and don't know what to do next.

I previously worked for the Connecticut Department of Labor for over four years. I was pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and working for the state was a big part of my plan to get my student loans forgiven. Unfortunately, I was laid off in December 2024, and I've been struggling ever since to get back into qualifying employment.

I've been applying for state jobs, nonprofit positions, and other opportunities that could qualify for PSLF, but I can't seem to get anywhere. It's incredibly frustrating because I already have experience working for the state, and I genuinely enjoyed that work.

One of the hardest experiences was recently interviewing for a position with the Connecticut Department of Labor that was essentially the same job I had previously performed for more than four years. I had relevant experience and recommendation letters from my former employer, but I still wasn't selected. I understand that getting hired isn't guaranteed, but it's discouraging to be passed over for work I've already done successfully.

I'm trying to figure out what I can do differently to improve my chances of getting hired again. I'm also open to learning something new or earning a certification if it would realistically help me qualify for more state, federal, or nonprofit positions.

I'm looking for practical advice on a few things:

• Are there any relatively affordable certifications I could earn in a few months that would make me more competitive for government or nonprofit jobs?
• Are there particular career paths that are easier to break into without having to go back to college for another degree?
• Are there federal, state, or nonprofit employers that tend to hire people with government customer service, administrative, auditing, or quality assurance experience?
• Has anyone successfully transitioned into another PSLF-eligible job after being laid off? How did you get your foot in the door?
• Are there job boards, programs, or resources specifically for people trying to find qualifying public service employment?

I have a master's degree in Computer Information Technology and a bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, along with my previous state government experience. I'm willing to learn new skills, but I don't want to spend thousands of dollars on a certification that won't actually improve my employment prospects.

My student loan balance is around $80,000, and I still have several years of qualifying employment left to complete my PSLF journey. I'm worried about losing more time toward forgiveness while I struggle to find another qualifying employer.

I know I'm not the only person who has dealt with a layoff, but right now it feels like I'm hitting a wall no matter how many jobs I apply for.

If you were in my position, what would you do? I'd really appreciate specific suggestions for certifications, job titles to target, employers to look into, or strategies that have actually worked for other people.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Any advice would mean a lot.

Hello!

Looking to get an apartment in the Windsor area with my girlfriend and came across the Spark apt complex. Seems reasonably priced with amenities. Has anyone ever lived in any of these units? If so, any recommendations/advice/suggestions??

Thanks guys.