United States of Birds!

By Sabrina Garone

Published July 1, 2026 at 4:23 PM EDT

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Pair of Bald Eagles seen at Shepaug Eagle Observatory — Southbury, Conn.

A Connecticut author writes a children's book showcasing the official birds of all 50 states. First, Eversource is planning on asking for an 11% rate hike. Plus, restoring a massive portrait of an American president is no small task!

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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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