Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An adult spotted lanternfly is perched on a tree of heaven in a wooded area off Main Street in Cromwell, Conn., on August 2, 2025.

The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect species that Connecticut officials have urged people to smash on site if found, is growing in numbers across the state. The Connecticut Agriculture ...

You've read 5 stories this month. Support the CT Mirror reporting you rely on. The U.S. Forest Service is considering closing 57 of its 77 research labs across the country, including two in ...