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Jennifer Ahrens

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Butterfly bushes are an 'ecological trap', says native plant advocate

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By Jennifer Ahrens
| New Hampshire Public Radio Verified
Butterfly bushes, those fluffy shrubs with purple flower clusters, have been a mainstay in many Connecticut gardens for more than 100 years. Now, ecosystem advocates say gardeners should consider planting alternatives that are native to the region. A butterfly bush’s nectar will attract butterflies, according to the president of Pollinator Pathways, Donna Merrill.
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Major changes to federal student loans begin July 1. Here's what to know

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By Jennifer Ahrens
| Connecticut Public Verified
Published June 9, 2026 at 2:13 PM EDT The student loan landscape will look a lot different starting in July when new regulations as part of the Trump Administration’s 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect. There will be changes to how federal student loans are paid back and limits on how much can be borrowed by students and their parents. Beginning July 1, any borrowers still on the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan have 90 days to choose a new repayment plan.
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What to know about a so-called flesh eating bacteria in Long Island Sound Original

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By Jennifer Ahrens
| Connecticut Public Verified
Published May 14, 2026 at 6:12 AM EDT Thomas Hengge / Anadolu via Getty Images FILE: A view shows the calm waters of Mecox Bay where Vibrio vulnificus, a deadly flesh-eating bacteria, is found on April 29, 2026, in Southampton, New York. Stony Brook University researchers discovered the presence of the bacteria in Long Island waters, attributing the spread to increasingly warmer temperatures.
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