Record Journal

23/12/2024

Police say decorating a car with festive Christmas lights may violate two Connecticut statutes that each carry a $92 fine.

Decorating cars with Christmas lights is a growing trend in Connecticut and in the US, but police warn it's illegal and poses safety risks.

23/12/2024

If you didn't claim your 2021 recovery rebate credit, the IRS may be sending you a check in the mail.

23/12/2024

The thieves tried to steal an ATM from a Connecticut gas station, but the machine fell apart after it was chained to an SUV, police say.

Thieves attempting to steal an ATM from a Meriden gas station on Cook Avenue fled with the cash box, police said.

23/12/2024

Author Ann Hood explains why fans continue to visit "Stars Hollow" and debate about Team Jess or Team Logan over two decades later.

Author Ann Hood and 15 other writers explain why Rory and Lorelai Gilmore are still relevant in a new book titled "Life's Short, Talk Fast."

23/12/2024

Bethlehem's USPS office offers 91 different holiday-themed stamps. The first one dates back to 1938.

The United States Postal Service's office in Bethlehem has 91 different holiday-themed stamps, featuring characters like Jesus, snowmen and Christmas trees.

23/12/2024

Boisvert was an assistant for a decade. She's now the fourth head coach of 20-time state champion Southington.

Michelle Boisvert, Southington assistant for 10 years, takes charge of CT's 20-time state champion

23/12/2024

Construction is anticipated to progress through April and will take place during library hours.

Wallingford Public Library will construct three new study rooms and administrative offices over the next several months as demand for private spaces grows.

23/12/2024

A Berlin home is a complete loss after a structure fire Sunday afternoon, fire officials said.

Berlin, New Britain, and Southington fire departments helped to put out the fire, Berlin's fire chief said.

More: https://www.ctinsider.com/westhartford/article/officials-berlin-fire-shuttle-meadow-ave-home-19996911.php

23/12/2024

Huskies notched narrow victories over Xavier, Butler over past week.

UConn's 2-0 start in Big East play moves it up one spot on Dave Borges's weekly AP Top 25 ballot.

23/12/2024

You want some cinnamon rolls with gooey cream cheese frosting from Amy's Cakes? Better get there early in the morning — or better yet, order a day or two in advance.

The bakery, which reopened in Cheshire last month, was previously based in Wallingford.

Besides cinnamon rolls and cupcakes, it also offers croissants, macarons — including creme brulee macarons — cannolis, gingerbread men, "cakesicles" and more.

More: https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/amy-cakes-cheshire-want-gooey-cinnamon-rolls-go-19986818.php

22/12/2024

In some cases where attendance is flat or down, church officials say some masses were discontinued.

An annual study of weekend attendance at Catholic churches in the Hartford Archdiocese show that people are starting to come back to the church.

22/12/2024

The Huskies went 3-2 in the last two weeks, including losses in two top-10 matchups within nine days.

From breakthrough bench performances to a lack of consistency, here's what we learned about UConn women's basketball in its final stretch before the holidays.

22/12/2024

UConn coach Dan Hurley fired back at critics, but admitted some were "warranted."

UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley says critics who've waited years to take shots at him had some merit amid the team's three losses in Maui.

22/12/2024

During the show, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson will discuss humanity's ongoing efforts to find habitable planets, liquid water and life in the cosmos.

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson was featured on National Geographic's 2014 "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" documentary series and hosts a podcast called StarTalk Radio.

22/12/2024

How Amazon became one of the biggest employers in Connecticut.

Amazon's explosive growth in recent years extends to Connecticut. Debate about workplace conditions here continues as workers strike elsewhere in the U.S.

22/12/2024

Henderson played for the Newark Bears of the Atlantic League, which included the Bridgeport Bluefish.

Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the career leader in steals who died Friday, made multiple trips to Bridgeport's Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Connecticut

22/12/2024

During the segment, Alexis Clemons said she is a big fan of her hometown St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and will have to "learn to like the Red Sox."

St. Louis native Alexis Clemons made her first on-air appearance as a member of the NBC Connecticut StormTracker team on Feb. 20

22/12/2024

What could the future of free school meals look like in Connecticut? Advocates weigh in.

Connecticut schools are struggling to provide free school meals as ARPA funds expire and costs rise.