Connecticut
Local organization asking you to shut off lights overnight for bird conservation
A plea from a local organization to shut your lights off overnight, starting around 11 p.m. The reason is to support some overnight travelers passing through Connecticut this time of year.
For some like Marvlyn Dias, birding has a special place in their heart.
She is visiting a family member all the way from India. Hearing about a conservation push to support migrating birds was music to her ears.
“I know it takes them off their migration path if lights are on,” said Dias speaking about light pollution as birds migrate.
Lights Out Connecticut, a local organization, is seeking people to take a simple pledge to shut off lights during the overnight hours, 11p.m. to 6 a.m. from mid-August to mid-November, so night-time migrators can move uninterrupted.
“We are asking them to shut off their lights, we are not asking people to live in the dark,” said Craig Repasz, a co-chair and co-founder of Lights out Connecticut.
He said light pollution can be extremely disorienting to birds and when it leads to crashes into windows, up to 2 billion birds can die annually.
“If you are just going to save 2 billion birds by shutting off the lights, that’s an easy thing to accomplish.,” said Repasz.
He notes the evening migration often goes unnoticed, but is a spectacular natural phenomenon.
“We could have millions coming over Connecticut during the peak, millions of birds while you’re sleeping,” said Repasz.
He noted if you need light at home, just make sure it isn’t excessive and it’s only covering what you need. He said it’s a small action that makes a big impact.
“Something as easy as this shutting off the lights and making sure the windows don’t reflect the outdoor landscape, you can save a lot,” said Repasz.
Repasz also said the turnoff overnight also has benefits for the environment and the energy savings is good for the electric bill.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Connecticut Lottery offers several draw games for those willing to make a bet to win big.
Those who want to play in Connecticut can enter the CT Lotto, Millionaire for Life and Cash 5 games as well as play the national Powerball and Mega Millions games. There are also two drawings a day for the Play 3 with Wild Ball and Play 4 with Wild Ball games.
Drawings are held at regular days and times, check the end of this story to see the schedule.
Here’s a look at Sunday, May 10, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Cash 5 numbers from May 10 drawing
02-26-27-31-32
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play3 numbers from May 10 drawing
Day: 2-7-1, WB: 4
Night: 5-1-4, WB: 1
Check Play3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play4 numbers from May 10 drawing
Day: 1-5-5-1, WB: 1
Night: 9-6-7-1, WB: 5
Check Play4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 10 drawing
01-03-20-35-46, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Connecticut Lottery prizes up to $599 can be easily claimed at any authorized CT Lottery Retailer without additional forms or documentation or by mail. For prizes between $600 and $5,000, winners have the option to claim by mail or in person at any CT Lottery High-Tier Claim Center or CT Lottery Headquarters. For prizes between $5,001 and $49,999, winnings must be claimed in person at the Connecticut Lottery headquarters or by mail. All prizes over $50,000 must be claimed in person at CT Lottery Headquarters. Winners are required to bring a government-issued photo ID and their Social Security card.
CT Lottery Claims Dept.
15 Sterling Drive
Wallingford, CT 06492
For additional details, including locations of High-Tier Claim Centers, visit the Connecticut Lottery’s claim information page.
When are the Connecticut Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 10:38 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Cash 5: 10:29 p.m. daily.
- Play3 Day: 1:57 p.m. daily.
- Play3 Night: 10:29 p.m. daily.
- Play4 Day: 1:57 p.m. daily.
- Play4 Night: 10:29 p.m. daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Connecticut editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Lexie Brown had 17 points to lead the Seattle Storm to an 89-82 win over the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on Sunday afternoon..
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