This Connecticut Halloween Store Is the Real Deal—All Year Long

I’m over the rain and gloom we’ve been stuck with lately, but there was one day in the past few weeks that completely revived me. I can't remember the exact date, but I can tell you it was bright, sunny, breezy, and unseasonably cool. My whole body lit …

For a City Escape, They Skipped the Hudson Valley and Settled on Connecticut

Peter Kostmayer and Doug Hirn usually had a few friends around the city who owned second homes in pretty places. Not being outdoor types, they weren’t sure if it was something they wanted to try. “We thought it looked like a lot of work,” said Mr. Hirn, 48 …

Jacob Long’s Big Bet on American Woolen, a Connecticut Textile Mill

On a recent afternoon, Jacob Long gave a tour of the Connecticut wool mill that has become his biggest investment, his life’s mission and an unrelenting source of worry. A factory building murkily lit even in daylight, the vast space contains 40 high-speed …

Marina Mabrey and Tina Charles are setting the tone for the Connecticut Sun

Hot Classrooms Prompt Complaints from Connecticut Teachers, Parents

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Excessively hot classrooms have reignited discussions as teachers and parents of students at Cooperative Arts and Humanities Magnet School (COOP) demand action to address unhealthy learning environments. Rising classroom temperatures, …

Howard leads Atlanta against Connecticut after 33-point game

By Canadian Press on June 5, 2025. Atlanta Dream (5-2, 2-2 Eastern Conference) at Connecticut Sun (1-6, 1-3 Eastern Conference) Uncasville, Connecticut; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta Dream takes on the Connecticut Sun after Rhyne Howard’s 33- …

Very Fake — And Amusing — DMV 'Ticket' Scam Texting Its Way Through Connecticut, Authorities Say

VERNON, CT — A very fake and somewhat amusing texting scam attempt revolving around the Department of Motor Vehicles is circulating around Connecticut, authorities in Vernon said. "Have you received a text message claiming you owe money to the …

Environmental groups appeal water quality permits for Connecticut River hydro relicensing

BRATTLEBORO — The Connecticut River Conservancy and four other environmental groups in Vermont and New Hampshire have filed legal challenges to the water quality permits granted this spring to Great River Hydro, the owner of the three hydro facilities on …

Danbury Rally Part of Statewide Push as Connecticut Passes Landmark Child Care Legislation

This year’s Danbury rally highlighted the critical role of childcare in the local economy and family well-being. On May 14, 2025, over 60 community members—including childcare providers, parents, children, educators, and advocates—gathered at Hatters Park …

Connecticut officials urge court to safeguard significant Voting Rights Act provision

AG William Tong joined a coalition of attorney generals in filing an amicus brief supporting the right of Americans to cast ballots free of racial discrimination. HARTFORD, Conn. — Multiple Connecticut officials are taking a stand to protect what they …