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Veteran grown

By Sabrina Garone
Published November 8, 2024 at 2:28 PM EST
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Susan Mitchell, right, runs a front loader to lay black plastic mulch to transplant the first succession of summer squash and zucchini, while Sarah Medeiros, an employee, assists. Black plastic mulch is used for moisture retention and weed control.
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Susan Mitchell, right, runs a front loader to lay black plastic mulch to transplant the first succession of summer squash and zucchini, while Sarah Medeiros, an employee, assists. Black plastic mulch is used for moisture retention and weed control.

Connecticut launches an advertising campaign to promote the state’s veteran-grown farm products. Suffolk County passes a $4 billion budget. Connecticut Democrats have their largest majority in the state legislature in nearly four decades. Long Island Democrats say there’s a lot of work to do after Tuesday’s election. Plus, a Mashantucket Pequot powwow will honor veterans this weekend.

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Sabrina Garone
Sabrina is host and producer of WSHU’s daily podcast After All Things. She also produces the climate podcast Higher Ground and other long-form news and music programs at the station. Sabrina spent two years as a WSHU fellow, working as a reporter and assisting with production of The Full Story.
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