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COVID-19: List Of Most-Hiked Trails During Pandemic - Trail Use Nearly Doubles COVID-19: List Of Most-Hiked Trails During Pandemic - Trail Use Nearly Doubles
Covid-19: List Of Most-Hiked Trails During Pandemic - Trail Use Nearly Doubles COVID-19 restrictions have pushed more people to venture outdoors and hit the hiking trails, according to data collected using infrared cameras by the University of Connecticut Trail Census.  In March, at the start of the pandemic, trail usage throughout the state increased by a whopping 77 percent compared to the same time last year. Trail use was up by more than 50 percent April through June. In March of 2019, there were 97,131 people counted on Connecticut's trails. In March of this year, there were 172,099 people. A further breakdown of the University's data - the "COVID-19 T…

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by Christina Coulter
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Brookfield Police Provide Storm Update Brookfield Police Provide Storm Update
Brookfield Police Provide Storm Update Thousands Still Without Power In Connecticut After Deadly Storm All hands are on deck in Brookfield, as crews continue recovery efforts in the city following a storm that felled trees and downed utility lines throughout the region. On Wednesday, Brookfield officials announced that public works and public safety crews worked diligently throughout the night until approximately 3 a.m. as the region continues to dig out from Tuesday’s storm. Overnight, police worked with Eversource, the Department of Public Works and first responders to clear paths for emergency vehicles and to clear roadway…

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by Zak Failla