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The largest river in New England, the Connecticut River originates at the Connecticut Lakes in northern New Hampshire and flows south, acting as the border between New Hampshire and Vermont before crossing into Massachusetts and then bisecting Connecticut and flowing into Long Island Sound at Old Saybrook. The Connecticut River, designated as an American Heritage River in 1997, was first seen by a Europen in 1614 when Dutch explorer Adriaen Block said up from the Sound. In the decades following the British and the Dutch built trading posts in Windsor and Hartford, respectively. Like most waterways, the Connecticut was a major transportation route for centuries and many industries were built...  Show more »
The largest river in New England, the Connecticut River originates at the Connecticut Lakes in northern New Hampshire and flows south, acting as the border between New Hampshire and Vermont before crossing into Massachusetts and then bisecting Connecticut and flowing into Long Island Sound at Old Saybrook. The Connecticut River, designated as an American Heritage River in 1997, was first seen by a Europen in 1614 when Dutch explorer Adriaen Block said up from the Sound. In the decades following the British and the Dutch built trading posts in Windsor and Hartford, respectively. Like most waterways, the Connecticut was a major transportation route for centuries and many industries were built along its banks. In the late 1800s, the river was used for massive logging drives from as far away as Canada. These days, the Connecticut River is used primarily for fishing and recreational boating, as communities along the river have discouraged further development along the banks and controls were enacted to clean up damage caused by industrial plants. Thanks, in part, to the Clean Water Act of 1965, the river has been upgraded from a Class D to a Class B river.  « Show less

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    Feb 7, 2012 |Story| ctnow.com

  1. Homes Destroyed, People Missing And 767,000 Without Power After Irene

    At least 25 homes in East Haven were destroyed, one person has died, others are missing and more than half the state is without power after Tropical Storm Irene tore through Connecticut Sunday.
    Hartford Courant / Fox CT
    At least 25 homes in East Haven were destroyed, one person has died, others are missing and more than half the state is without power after Tropical Storm Irene tore through Connecticut Sunday. East Haven mayor April Capone said that at least 25 homes in...

    Tags: Business, Weather Warnings, West Haven, Terryville, Stephen Dargan

    2. Feb 9, 2012 |Story| ctnow.com

  2. Eagle Watching In Essex

    Usually, the lower section of the Connecticut River boasts the largest number of wintering bald eagles in the northeast.  Our nation's majestic symbol can always find food in the brackish water which never completely freezes. 
    Fox CT
    Usually, the lower section of the Connecticut River boasts the largest number of wintering bald eagles in the northeast.  Our nation's majestic symbol can always find food in the brackish water which never completely freezes.  This year, however, the...

    Tags: Essex (Middlesex, Connecticut)

    3. May 26, 2011 |Story| ctnow.com

  3. CT Wine Trail Kicks Off Summer Season This Memorial Day Weekend

    Drink up the New England charm and coastal majesty of the Connecticut Wine Trail. The flavor of the wines are as diverse as the villages in which they're produced. There are 24 vineyards on the...

    Tags: Human Interest, Memorial Day, Lifestyle and Leisure, Alcoholic Beverages, Litchfield County

    4. May 12, 2011 |Story| ctnow.com

  4. Exploring Gillette Castle

       With gas prices sky high, we can't forget the gorgeous destinations available to us, right here in Connecticut.  Gilette Castle in East Haddam begins it's season this coming weekend and the grounds have never looked so beautiful.  "The view of the Connecticut River can't be beat," says Nicole Chalfant, Museum Curator for State Parks.  This "royal" retirement home has become an iconic site, nestled on an amazing piece of property overlooking the water.
    FOX CT
       With gas prices sky high, we can't forget the gorgeous destinations available to us, right here in Connecticut.  Gilette Castle in East Haddam begins it's season this coming weekend and the grounds have never looked so beautiful.  "The view of the...

    Tags: Human Interest, Travel, Haddam, Tourism and Leisure, East Haddam

    5. Sep 2, 2010 |Story| ctnow.com

  5. Bird Cruise

    Intrigue surrounds this evening excursion. "Riverquest" abandons the shores of Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam in search of a "secret spot" where a bird phenomonon occurs every September. We cruise down the gorgeous Connecticut River, passing the historic swing bridge and The Goodspeed Opera House. We spy a few Bald Eagles along the way, but this trip isn't about those majestic creatures. It focuses on a much more common bird with very unusual flight behavior.
    FOX CT
    Intrigue surrounds this evening excursion. "Riverquest" abandons the shores of Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam in search of a "secret spot" where a bird phenomonon occurs every September. We cruise down the gorgeous Connecticut River, passing the...

    Tags: Dance, Dancing, Goodspeed Opera House, Fox Broadcasting Company, Sports

    6. Aug 20, 2010 |Story| ctnow.com

  6. Daytrippers: The Hartford Belle

    The banks of the Connecticut River have a little known liquid asset. Looking for serenity now? The Hartford Belle is a 47-foot cruiser offering both exploration and relaxation. "This is a character boat built in 1992 to match the1920's era type passenger cruiser," said Bill Keyt, the Hartford Belle's first mate. The classic white boat is being used as a vehicle to teach people more about the Connecticut River. Brad Fenn, the Belle's Captain, began passenger trips four years ago, "we try to bring people back to the Connecticut River, for many, the Connecticut River was sort of lost on the other side of Route 91 and people forgot it was there," Fenn said, "we're trying to get people back on the river."
    FOX CT
    The banks of the Connecticut River have a little known liquid asset. Looking for serenity now? The Hartford Belle is a 47-foot cruiser offering both exploration and relaxation. "This is a character boat built in 1992 to match the1920's era type...

    Tags: Columbus Day, Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut), Vehicles, Connecticut, Wethersfield

    7. May 8, 2012 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  7. Attempts to bring salmon back to the Connecticut River aren't doing much

    Every year, hatchery trucks dump hundreds of thousands of little salmon "fry" into Connecticut River system streams. It's part of a four-decade-long attempt to bring back an iconic fish that disappeared from these waters in the early 1800s.
    Every year, hatchery trucks dump hundreds of thousands of little salmon "fry" into Connecticut River system streams. It's part of a four-decade-long attempt to bring back an iconic fish that disappeared from these waters in the early 1800s. It isn't...

    Tags: Aquaculture, Genes and Chromosomes, Health, South Windsor, Science and Technology

    8. May 2, 2012 |Story| Hartford Courant

  8. It's Shad Season, And Chefs Are Adding This Favorite To Menus

    Spring's delicacies are fleeting. Tulips and daffodils, fiddlehead ferns and native asparagus make their appearance for a few weeks, then fade away until the next year.
    The Hartford Courant
    Spring's delicacies are fleeting. Tulips and daffodils, fiddlehead ferns and native asparagus make their appearance for a few weeks, then fade away until the next year. The same can be said for Alosa sapidissima, better known as shad, the herring...

    Tags: Caviar, Bacon, Elementary Schools, Seafood, Awards and Prizes

    9. Apr 4, 2012 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  9. Real estate market finally kills the Great Haddam Land Swap Controversy

    The Great Haddam Land Swap Controversy has reached a conclusion at last, and all because of changing land values. The Swap involved a proposed trade of 87 acres of land next to a state forest, which was owned by a developer, for 17 acres of state-owned...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Middletown, Haddam, Dannel P. Malloy , Forestry and Timber

    10. Apr 13, 2012 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  10. Best Breakfast Spot (Middletown)

    1) O'Rourke's Diner
    1) O'Rourke's Diner O'Rourke's is a legendary diner in Middletown. (Part of the building burned down a few years back, but the community basically couldn't allow the place to not be rebuilt.) Each year a new crop of Wesleyan students learns the joys of...

    Tags: Middletown

    11. Apr 23, 2012 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  11. Vampires of the sea: Lampreys are Connecticut's most disrespected fish

    They are, according to one expert, the “most wrongly disrespected fish” in the whole Connecticut River system. Another says he’s had run-ins with fishermen “beating them to death with golf clubs or anything else they can find.”
    They are, according to one expert, the “most wrongly disrespected fish” in the whole Connecticut River system. Another says he’s had run-ins with fishermen “beating them to death with golf clubs or anything else they can find.&...

    Tags: Trout, Aquaculture, Science and Technology, Vampires (supernatural entitiess), Seafood and Fishing Industry

    12. Mar 6, 2012 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  12. Take a ride on the Connecticut River with RiverQuest

    Get out and enjoy the last of the crisp winter air on one of the Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel's eagle-viewing boat rides. The tours take place aboard the RiverQuest, which has a bathroom, a heated cabin, and two open viewing decks for checking out those bald eagles making their home on the Connecticut River. Tours last for around two hours, and leave Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., as well as Saturdays and Sundays at 9 and 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Call (800) 996-8747 to make your reservation. <strong><em></em></strong>
    Get out and enjoy the last of the crisp winter air on one of the Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel's eagle-viewing boat rides. The tours take place aboard the RiverQuest, which has a bathroom, a heated cabin, and two open viewing decks for checking...

    Tags: Haddam

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