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Connecticut State Police sergeants rescue woman from edge of Baldwin Bridge
Connecticut State Police sergeants are being recognized for their quick-thinking, bravery and compassion after they rescued a woman from the edge of the Baldwin Bridge earlier this week. The Baldwin Bridge is about 100 feet above the Connecticut River, between Old Lyme and Old Saybrook. According to state police, the distressed woman had climbed from the pedestrian sidewalk over the…
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DEEP makes arrest in boating accident that left 1 dead, several others injured in Portland
The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said they have arrested a man in connection to a boating accident that left one dead and several others injured in Portland last year. Officials said they arrested Kerry Sheltra, 55, for his role in the deadly single-vessel boat accident. It happened on July 10, 2022 just north of Petzold’s Marina….
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Person found dead in car that went into Connecticut River in Windsor
After an all-day search Tuesday, emergency crews found a car with a body in it in the Connecticut River in Windsor.
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Part of the Connecticut River may soon turn bright red. Here's why
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) said parts of the Connecticut River could soon appear bright red in color. The USACE’s New England District said the Engineer Research and Development Center will apply a tracer dye, called rhodamine, beginning this month at multiple sites along the river to “better understand water exchange dynamics as a part of a...
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A receding Connecticut River prompts new warning from officials
The Connecticut River is receding back to its normal level. “Like I said, it’s looking much calmer out there today,” said David Papallo with Andrew’s Marina in Haddam. “We were out earlier, it’s definitely slowing down, we are feeling good about things.” Papallo said the water got within six inches of one of his marina buildings. But now that...
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Flooding caused buoys and markers to move in Connecticut River
Flooding has caused some buoys and markers to float downstream, causing potential hazards for boaters.
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Four parks along the Connecticut River closed due to flooding
Residents lined up on the outskirts of Great River Park in East Hartford Thursday in disbelief of the view. “I have never seen it this high in my life,” Christine Brazalovich of East Hartford said. “It makes me upset that such a beautiful place is under water,” Matthew Stockman of Vernon said. Great River Park is maintained by Riverfront Recapture,…
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Concert postponed in East Hartford due to flooding
A concert tonight in East Hartford is postponed after floodwaters made way through an amphitheater in town.
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Glastonbury farm suffers crop loss from Connecticut River flooding
Wednesday’s flooding is affecting farms along the Connecticut River. A Glastonbury farm says this has resulted in a major loss of crops.
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Flooding and debris impede ferries, excursions along Connecticut River
“The last time we had something that was comparable I think would be Irene,” said Mark Yuknat of Connecticut River Expeditions. Yuknat has decades of experience navigating the waterways up and down the Connecticut River, but recognizes potential danger when he sees it. “Usually in the spring, we’ll have a couple days where there’s pretty heavy debris, but this...
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Rushing currents and debris cause problems in Essex
As the river flooding continues, various ferries and excursion trips are adjusting accordingly.
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Rising water continues causing problems along Connecticut River
A number of people at marinas along the Connecticut River are concerned due to the high water levels.
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Marinas along Connecticut River prepare for flooding
Marina owners on the Connecticut River have taken steps to protect boats as the river rises after heavy rains.
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Marinas along Connecticut River prepare for flooding
The team at Midway Marina in Haddam was busy Tuesday, moving boats as the water on the Connecticut River continues to rise. There is a flood warning in effect along the Connecticut River. In the Haddam area, the river is expected to crest and begin receding late Wednesday into early Thursday. Midway Marina is right on the Connecticut River. They…
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Farms along Connecticut River deal with flooding after heavy rains
Some farms along the Connecticut River are dealing with some flooding after this week’s heavy rain.
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Body of Missing Jet Skier Found in Connecticut River in Northampton
The body of a jet skier who went missing following a collision with a boat Sunday evening on the Connecticut River in Northampton, Massachusetts, was found Tuesday, police said. The incident was reported about 7 p.m. Sunday, Massachusetts State Police said. Two occupants of the boat were rescued by Environmental Police Officers and taken to the state boat ramp along…
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Vibrant Fall Foliage Bringing Business to CT River Valley
In the daydream of your daily commute, perhaps you’ve caught yourself noticing the colors that line the road. “The foliage this year is the best I’ve seen in several years,” said Fran Platner, of North Granby. A symphony of colors, hugging both the rivers, roads and rails brings added appeal to businesses in the Connecticut River Valley this time...
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Businesses Reap Benefits of Vibrant Foliage Year
Businesses that rely on fall leaf-peeping tourists have seen a good year thanks to some vibrant colors in Connecticut this season.