Connecticut DEEP Fishing Report for June 13

Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides).

INLAND REPORT LARGEMOUTH BASS fishing has been mostly good to very good with reports from East Twin Lake, Lake Wononskopomuc, Mudge Pond, Highland Lake, Lake Saltonstall, Candlewood Lake, Lake McDonough, Hatch Pond, Babcock Pond, Dog Pond, Tyler Lake, Lake Hayward, Gardner Lake, Rogers Lake, ...

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A different ‘side salad’ for summer barbecues

Ravioli Picnic Salad

As the warmer weekends are slowly making an entrance, it is the perfect time to plan a barbecue with family and  friends. Keeping it simple and easy is definitely the way to go,  especially after a busy work week. Hot dogs, juicy hamburgers, tangy barbecue chicken or grilled fish with sweet ...

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Connecticut DEEP Fishing Report from June 6

INLAND REPORT LARGEMOUTH BASS fishing has been generally good with reports from Candlewood Lake (good), Batterson Park Pond (fair to good, catches include a 4.5 lb bass), Bigelow Pond (some nice catches reported), Gardner Lake (good, best during the evening), Crystal Lake (fair‐ some action), ...

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From an epic to epic greed: films worth watching

What’s on your family’s movie menu this weekend? A man who confronts a society’s rules, a young woman who dares to demonstrate ambition, and a man who lovingly reunites old friends highlight the nourishing movies available on television. Russell Crowe won an Oscar for portraying a bold man with ...

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Frances Ha: Delicious journey to self-discovery

Each week, the Reel Dad checks the nutritional value of a movie — new or classic — to help you choose what to watch. This week’s pick is a new film from Noah Baumbaugh, Frances Ha. Today can be challenging for people living through their 20s. With an economy that refuses to forgive, and ...

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Summer theater seasons begin next week

Summer Theatre of New Canaan: Daniel Klein.

by Joanne Rochman Summer and theater go together like picnics and parks. Happily, many of our theaters provide just the right outlet for doing just that. Pack a picnic, but don’t let the fun end there. Pack up the cooler and a basket full of goodies and head for the nearest theater to make a... ...

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The charm of chives

by Robin Glowa Before the swell of summer is in full force, bringing a riot of color and texture to vegetable and flower gardens, there is the cool, calm charm of the herb garden. Tender chive shoots thrust upward, arcing out to form a bright green fountain, while their slightly broader, ...

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