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Large Bear Killed After Being Struck By Two Vehicles In Connecticut
A large black bear was killed after being hit by two vehicles on Route 202 in Connecticut.
The crash took place around 9:30 p.m., Friday, May 30, in Litchfield County, on Route 202 in the Town of Litchfield, near the Torrington line, said Will Healy with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
There were no major injuries to the drivers of the vehicles, the bear was deceased upon DEEP EnCon Police arriving at the scene, Healy said.
The bear was untagged and uncollared, estimated to be between 175-200 pounds.
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Wine & Food Fest To Bring Thousands To Putnam County
Organizers expect thousands to come to the region for the popular two-day Putnam County Wine & Food Fest.
Hudson Valley wines, spirits, cider, food, and crafts vendors are the highlights of the event being held at Cold Spring Mayor's Park in Cold Spring Saturday, Aug. 11 to Sunday, Aug. 12.
Vendors include Black Bear, Lakeland, Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery, Black Button Distilling, Olde York Farm Distillery & Cooperage, Union Grove Distillery, Master Asador BBQ, Octavio’s Food Wagon, Two Dogs Hotdogs, Finger Lake Harvest, Reggae Boy Cafe, Pizza A Legna, Kisco Sweets & …
This Black Bear Is Everywhere: Multiple Sightings In North Salem, Purdys
A black bear seems to be everywhere in North Salem and Purdys these days from the golf course to an elementary school and a resident's backyard.
North Salem Police Chief Thomas Howley said the sightings began on Sunday, May 26, when a black bear was seen at the PQ Golf Club off Bloomer Road.
On Monday, May 27, the bear was spotted at Purdys' Field around 8 a.m., and was spotted later in the day on Whitter Hill in Purdys, the chief said.
The bear apparently took a day of rest on On Tuesday, May 28, because no reports were called in, but on Wednesday, May 29, it was spotted again on 1st…