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12/05/2023

A look at CT's history with Prohibition and alcohol sales, 90 years after Repeal Day

From Gatsby-esque parties that flouted Prohibition to towns that stayed dry until 2014,...

12/05/2023

Watrous Nursing Home demolition to make way for $2 million luxury homes near Madison's waterfront

Demo of Madison's Watrous Nursing Home to make way for $2 million luxury modular homes in...

12/04/2023

'Every time he agrees to play the role, I am overjoyed and know we are in for a fabulous production!'
Former CT actor travels back to state each year to reprise his role of Scrooge in Branford's 'A Christmas Carol'

James Andreassi traveled from Florida to Connecticut to play Scrooge in Legacy Theatre's...

12/04/2023

Madison's new elementary school needs public input on naming process; choices down to down to 15 selections out of some 150 submissions

Naming of new Madison elementary school down to 15 selections out of some 150...

12/03/2023

CT's celebrity sightings and gossip, November 2023

This month's celebrity news includes Danbury's Wooster School graduate Tracy Chapman...

12/03/2023

Amtrak is conducting a study of improvements that will speed up service between New Haven and Rhode Island

A $4 million study will examine “options for future infrastructure, speed and capacity...

12/03/2023

Winter 2024 predictions

"Weather isn't exact," Mark Dixon, chief meteorologist at WFSB, said. "It's always...

12/02/2023

Abandoned Connecticut ski resort turned into a year-round attraction

Shop after snow tubing or drink at the ice bar at Middlefield's Powder Ridge, which is...

12/02/2023

Branford Compassion Club holiday fair features artisans and anginette cookies Dec. 9

Feline rescue Branford Compassion Club hosts fair that features artisans and anginette...

12/01/2023

Ford's Lobster in Noank will open in 2024, but not in its iconic location

Ford's Lobster said it will not return to its buoy-covered seafood shack, and the owner...

11/30/2023

Connecticut is home to one of Country Living's 'Most Magical Christmas Towns in the U.S.'

The riverside town of Essex has made Country Living's 2023 list of the "Most Magical...

11/29/2023

Order Hanukkah meals for the holiday

These Connecticut restaurants, grocery stores and catering companies are selling meals...

11/29/2023

Pop-up holiday events and over the top holiday decor at restaurants across the state

These Connecticut restaurants are decking the halls this holiday season, rolling out...

11/28/2023

Essex's Trees in the Rigging 2023 in photos

Essex’s annual Trees in the Rigging took place on Sunday, Nov. 26. The event featured...

11/28/2023

East Haven cruiser hit by fleeing driver with stolen car, police say

A 19-year-old Waterbury man driving a stolen Kia struck the front end of a police cruiser...

11/27/2023

10 new welcome signs for Madison, paid with $50,000 of ARPA funds

Some $50,000 in ARPA funds are going towards new welcome signs in Madison, replacing...

11/27/2023

Invasive ticks expanding their foothold in Connecticut

Asian longhorned ticks are a non-native tick species that were first found biting people...

11/26/2023

From 'The Nutcracker' to 'A Christmas Carol': A guide to 2023 Connecticut holiday shows

Chrissy Metz, Kenny G, Darren Criss and Pentatonix are among the big acts coming to...

11/26/2023

'Tis the season
CT tree farms brace for holiday season

At many Northeast farms, Christmas tree prices are up anywhere from $5 to $10 on average...

11/26/2023

Lots for Connecticut food lovers to do in December

From truffle dinners to charcuterie-board workshops, December is full of events for food...

11/25/2023

New Hallmark movie filmed at filmed at Cardone & Daughter in Old Saybrook.

Connecticut garage Cardone & Daughter Automotive was used as a filming location for...

11/24/2023

Warnings about smart toys, AI-driven dolls and other high-tech gifts

Smart toys have grown in market share with no end in sight. They pose privacy and data...

11/24/2023

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11/23/2023

Westbrook Gold Star family's mortgage paid off by national foundation after Middletown police officer dies

Another Gold Star widow, Laura DeMonte who lost her husband, Bristol police Lt. Dustin...

11/22/2023

Police: 3 people arrested in Madison after overnight car break-ins

Madison said they arrested three young people after multiple vehicles were broken into in...

11/22/2023

Guilford man fired shots at homes connected to former high school classmates, police say

Guilford police arrested a local man on charges he shot at two residences in town that...

11/22/2023

Branford's Sin Sisters to be inducted into New England Music Hall of Fame

“You do it for the love of the music and our love for each other. Because that’s what...

11/21/2023

Madison's Estates at Barberry Farm approved by PZC; 6-lot subdivision for million dollar homes planned on 5.8 acres

Neighbors submitted letters of support for the scaled-down 6-lot subdivision for land...

11/21/2023

Plans to open a steakhouse at the shuttered Madison Winter Club approved by Madison P&Z

Madison Oyster House, which will serve steaks and seafood was unanimously approved by the...

11/20/2023

Madison holiday light display is scaled down to a 'traditional' look due to 'astronomical' costs

While the holiday light display downtown Madison is toned down a bit, the look is...

11/20/2023

Quinnipiac Dawnland Museum of Indigenous peoples open at historic Dudley Farm in Guilford

New Quinnipiac Dawnland Museum at the historic Dudley Farm in North Guilford tells story...

11/19/2023

Hand High School earns CIAC Class M title as field hockey defeats New Canaan on OT goal by Jacqueline Kennedy

Jacqueline Kennedy's OT goal leads Hand to 1-0 win over New Canaan in the CIAC Class M...

11/18/2023

Hunting rules and regulations from CT DEEP

Connecticut has guidelines for getting hunting licenses, bag limits on animals and public...

11/18/2023

BACA holiday market has moved this year to the old post office in Branford

This event will be held in the historic former Post Office /Board of Ed building at the corner of Main and Montowese Streets directly across from Common Grounds coffee shop.

11/18/2023

A visit to Guilford - a must-visit shopping and dining destination

One of New England’s most historic towns is overflowing with shopping, dining and...

11/17/2023

New Haven Line improvements and better Penn Station access included in new rail plan

The Connect 2037 plan comes with an estimated price tag of $135 billion.

11/17/2023

Ivoryton Playhouse's 'Million Dollar Quartet' brings to life rock 'n' roll legends

The Essex performance, which runs through Dec. 17, is being billed as a journey through...

11/16/2023

Guilford's new Repair Cafe debuts this weekend; gather your household items in need of repair

You may be able to get your broken household item fixed at the upcoming Repair Cafe...

11/16/2023

New video added! Meet Ella and Valentino...

Goat Yoga in Madison started with a homemade animal pen. Then came the two baby goats....

11/16/2023

Old Navy store to open in Guilford

Town officials pleased that Old Navy is slated to come to Guilford Commons and say there...