Patrick Skahill

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Northeast flooding ruins crops, dealing blow to farmers' livelihoods

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Farms along the Connecticut River are experiencing losses from flooding this week. Some farmers who were just days away from harvest now face the prospect of entire crops ruined by contaminated water.

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Detecting 'forever chemicals' like PFAS is costly and difficult

Sunday, October 24, 2021

The federal government says it will soon tighten regulations around a group of contaminants linked to cancer and other illnesses. Labs are now looking for ways to detect these "forever chemicals".

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Ever Been Ice Climbing? There's Always A First Time

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Depending on where you live, it's been a relatively warm winter. A few spots in southern New England have stayed cold enough for people to enjoy a sport called ice climbing.

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Engineering Designs For People With Autism

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Engineering students in Connecticut are working on designs that could make everyday life easier for people with autism and their families.

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Connecticut Plane Crash Sparks Toxicity Fears Over Firefighting Foam

Saturday, November 16, 2019

Last month, authorities in Connecticut extinguished a fire resulting from a plane crash with FAA-required foam. Now, other federal agencies are concerned the foam might pose health risks.

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Cannabis 101 At The University Of Connecticut

Saturday, March 16, 2019

With expanding markets for hemp and marijuana, some students believe that taking the class could help their careers. "I'm definitely interested in the plant and where it can go," Madison Blake said.

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For New England Farmers Looking To Make Ends Meet, The Sun Provides A Harvest

Thursday, August 24, 2017

Farmers in New England are renting parts of their land to solar energy developers, allowing the farmers to earn some much-needed extra money. But not everyone is happy about the trend.

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Judge Weighs Newtown Families' Lawsuit Against AR-15 Maker

Friday, June 17, 2016

A judge is considering whether a suit filed by family members of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims can proceed. The plaintiffs argue that the rifle should not have been sold to civilians.

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In The Digital Age, Connecticut State Police K-9 Unit Trains Edogs

Monday, May 09, 2016

For years police have used dogs like German Shepherds to sniff out things a human officer might miss. As more evidence goes digital, officers are training K-9s to sniff out clues there, too.

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Connecticut Democrats Divided Over Gun Control Ahead Of Primary

Monday, April 25, 2016

Gun control has become a major subject of debate in the Connecticut Democratic presidential primary.

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Ralph Nader Builds Shrine To Tort Law

Monday, September 28, 2015

The consumer advocate and former presidential candidate's new museum in Connecticut is filled with items like defective toys and unsafe machines.

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Police Departments Open Up 'Safe Lots' For Craigslist Transactions

Friday, March 27, 2015

Several crimes around the U.S. have been tied to the website's in-person transactions. So police departments are offering up their parking lots to provide a secure space for buying and selling stuff.

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Celebrating 100 Years Of Ham Radio

Monday, May 26, 2014

This will be a special year for the hundreds of enthusiasts who converge annually on W1AW, a small station in Newington, Conn., known as "the mecca of ham radio," to broadcast around the globe.

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