If Congress does nothing, borrowers who will take out the maximum $23,000 in subsidized student loans will see their interest balloon to an additional $5,200 over a 10-year repayment period and $11,300 over a 20-year repayment period.

Members of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program will conduct a Family Ice Fishing Derby at Patriot’s Park on Coventry Lake in Coventry on Jan. 28 from noon to 3 p.m. (weather permitting).

Preston has another goal, and that is to get the Zadroga Act amended. The controversial federal bill was supposed to improve services and protection for 9/11 responders, but lacks coverage for cancer. “We need to get these people the help that they need,” said Preston. He noted the bill covers carpal tunnel syndrome, but not cancer.

DeHoyos worried the state traffic study wouldn’t be done in time to start a new season. “Some of the numbers. We also have to deal with some time frames. We can’t be in a threemonth waiting period,” he said.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) unveiled legislation that would make it easier for military working dogs to get care and be honored for their service.

Standing trees and downed wood will be sold to the lottery winners in designated two-cord lots for $60 by DEEP Foresters, as forest road conditions allow.

TLGV is asking restaurants, accommodations, and shops to come up with creative ideas utilizing the Green Light Celebration theme including special events, accommodation packages, discounts and menu/drink specials (like a “green plate” special).