Journal Inquirer

08/05/2024

It has been put up for auction to the highest bidder next month.

After landing a new fitness center tenant, the Shoppes at Larson Farms property in Bristol is up for auction in September.

08/05/2024

Manchester police say a Meriden man suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a hit-and-run crash on Middle Turnpike West early Sunday morning.

08/05/2024

Connecticut's raw bars and restaurants get their oysters from all over.

Oyster farms dot the Connecticut shoreline, but restaurants and raw bars across the state serve oysters from all over. Here's how to navigate the oyster list.

08/05/2024

Dangerous driving, high repair costs, more court battles drive up car insurance premiums in Connecticut.

Connecticut car insurance rates are double the national average this year, but drivers still pay less of their income on coverage compared to other states.

08/05/2024

Holmes, who competed at Cheshire Academy, is also a member of the U.S. 4x400 relay team.

Holmes, who competed at Cheshire Academy and in youth track in New Haven, is also a member of the U.S. 4x400 relay team.

08/05/2024

Even the smallest companies and organizations can targeted in cyberattacks, a Milford cybersecurity expert said.

Vancord, the Milford-based cybersecurity firm that works with corporate and higher education clients, has been quite busy since the CrowdStrike outage.

08/05/2024

Early voting starts today.

Connecticut’s Aug. 13 primary is a chance for voters registered as Democrats or Republicans to cast their ballot for their preferred candidate for state office.

08/05/2024

Former Fairfield swimmers Matthew Torres and Colleen Young will compete in the 2024 Paralympics.

Former Fairfield swimmers Matthew Torres and Colleen Young to compete in the 2024 Paralympics

08/05/2024

Mestek's CEO said a data center is a "long shot," but would be a boon to South Windsor.

Mestek wants a "responsible" development for the John Fitch Boulevard site in South Windsor, possibly a data center.

08/04/2024

The renewed and refreshed Wapping Fair, organized under a new group of volunteers, will debut for the event's 132nd anniversary Sept. 5 to 8.

There'll be a few changes, including higher admission but unlimited rides.

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08/04/2024

Scientists at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station have detected West Nile-infected mosquitoes in 21 cities and towns across the state, as of Friday.

Scientists at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station have recorded 87 West Nile-infected mosquitoes in the state as of Aug. 2, 2024.

08/04/2024

Gretchen Walsh, who spent part of her childhood in Greenwich, leaves the Paris games with four medals.

A day after winning gold in the 4x100 mixed medley relay, Walsh teamed with Regan Smith, Lilly King and Torri Huske to win gold by fmore than 3 seconds.

08/04/2024

You may find the food and experience are worth the bill.

Good Old Days in Newtown, Walrus Alley in Westport and Stonington Pizza are among Connecticut Magazine's panel of experts' top restaurants for overall value.

08/04/2024

Manchester officials said one of the injured firefighters needed to be transported to the hospital on Saturday night after lightning ignited a house fire.

08/04/2024

Chip City, Milk N Cookies and other Connecticut cookie shops that have opened in 2024 have the key ingredient for National Chocolate Chip Cookie day on Aug. 4.

08/04/2024

Years into Connecticut's angel startup incentive program, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy wants a federal equivalent.

Years into Connecticut's angel startup tax incentive program, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy wants a federal equivalent.

08/04/2024

A series of lawsuits and legislation in Connecticut and elsewhere hope to reform the live event ticket industry.

A series of lawsuits and legislation, born in Connecticut and elsewhere, have attempted to reform the live event ticket industry.

08/04/2024

There are five decks of 52 cards, representing 260 victims whose murders have gone unsolved in Connecticut.

The state of CT prints decks of playing cards, with each of the 52 depicting an unsolved murder. They're distributed in prisons with the hope of sparking tips.

08/04/2024

A former Coventry resident has been convicted of threatening a Twin Hills Drive resident and trying to break into their home, state prosecutors said.

Devin McConnell, 57, was found guilty Friday of threatening a Coventry resident and trying to break into their home, state prosecutors said.

08/04/2024

Thunderstorms knocked out power to thousands of households and businesses across Connecticut for the second day in a row Saturday, according to utility companies.

Eversource and United Illuminating, Connecticut's two largest electrical providers, reported a combined 21,811 outages as of 8 p.m.

08/03/2024

The UConn men's basketball team's superior depth was the highlight of an open practice Saturday at Gampel Pavilion.

08/03/2024

Alex Walsh, who spent part of her childhood in Greenwich, was disqualified for an illegal turn.

Alex Walsh, who spent part of her childhood in Greenwich and swam at Chelsea Piers in Stamford, was disqualified on a turn from backstroke to breaststroke.

08/03/2024

It was built in 1969 and features a sauna and infinity pool.

Late actor Elizabeth Hubbard starred on the soap operas "As the World Turns" and "The Doctors." Her home in Roxbury, Connecticut, is now on the market.

08/03/2024

A trio of Yale graduates led Great Britain to its third gold medal in the past seven Summer Games

Sholto Carnegie (2018), Tom Digby (2020) and Charlie Elwes (2019) led Great Britain to its third gold medal in the past seven Summer Games.

08/03/2024

Rite Aid is struggling to keep products stocked in its Connecticut stores, despite having closed 12 stores here.

Rite Aid has closed nearly half of its CT stores after declaring bankruptcy, the chain is having trouble keeping products stocked in the ones that remain.

08/03/2024

Surveillance video showed the shooting was preceded by an argument outside a Bidwell Avenue house party attended by 200 people, East Hartford police said.

08/03/2024

While the Sun's newest guard grew up going to UConn games as a young fan, she played for the Huskies' biggest rival in college.

The Connecticut Sun is using the Olympic break to incorporate Marina Mabrey and learn how to play without stars Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner.

08/03/2024

Record-setting rains resulted in unprecedented flooding last year, causing property damage that closed about 100 slips.

Also known as Seaboard Marina, it got hit hard by record-setting rains last year and recently was sold to Newington-based Exclusive Development.

08/03/2024

The in-state impact of recent downsizing at Fairfield-based fi****ms manufacturer Sturm, R***r is unclear.

Fairfield-based fi****ms manufacturer Sturm R***r & Co., recently downsized its workforce, with a "reduction in force" affecting about 80 employees.

08/03/2024

Politicians in Greenwich have gotten bogged down in the wetlands this year, specifically with violations from the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency.

Michael Goldstein, a Republican candidate for the 4th Congressional District, is another politician to be cited by the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency.