Thousands flock to state parks and shoreline for Labor Day weekend

MADISON -- Hammonasset Beach State Park was filled to capacity Friday evening as campers and holiday travelers descended on the shore line to enjoy the waning days of Summer.
"It went by too fast. Way too fast," said Mike Maler of Branford. "It's close to home but it still feels like it's far away and you can't go wrong with the beaches, the amount of beaches, beach area that's here, campgrounds are nice and clean so it's going to be a great weekend."
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