10 Can’t-Miss Things To Do In Connecticut This November

CONNECTICUT — November is a busy month, with the year-end push at both work and school and social events marking the start of the holiday season, all competing for the time of Connecticut residents. There are two major holidays to plan around —...

Connecticut commissioner named ASTHO’s 83rd president

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) named Dr. Manisha Juthani as the organization’s 83rd president. Juthani, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health succeeds Scott Harris, state health officer for...

Critical date affecting millions of Americans looms large in shutdown standoff

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram and Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., join 'The Faulkner Focus' to discuss the failed vote to pay federal workers amid the government shutdown as they enter their first week without pay. NEWYou...

Lyman Memorial girls volleyball advances to semifinals, boys soccer falls to Killingly

LEBANON — The Lyman Memorial girls' volleyball team is semi-final bound for the Eastern Connecticut Conference Tournament. Returning to action after falling to the Griswold Wolverines on Tuesday, Lymna Memorial bounced back, sweeping the St....

Connecticut Sun GM Announces Offseason Plan For Marina Mabrey & Co. Amid Free Agency Frenzy

For years, the Connecticut Sun kept chasing the dream of a championship but somehow always fell just short. The front office, now led by newly appointed GM Morgan Tuck, knew it was time for a reset, though not everything was in its control. Alyssa...

Highest Nip Sales in Greater Danbury for 2025

Nips are extremely divisive in Connecticut. Some folks love to party and dig those little 50 mL bottles—they’re fun, portable and get the job done. Others say, “No matter what you do, drunks will throw them all over the ground.” To curb the...

Best Places For Apple Picking And Cider Donuts In Connecticut

When my kids were growing up, they would ask when it was time to go apple picking every September. I believe they all tolerated wandering through the apple orchards and quickly picking apples as fast as possible because they knew that apple...

Connecticut Republicans: Use Unbudgeted Funds To Offset Property Tax Hikes

House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora, R-North Branford, speaks during a media briefing on Oct. 21, 2025 at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, CT. With property values climbing faster than paychecks, many Connecticut homeowners are...

Alex Morgan’s Farewell Followed by USWNT’s First Loss to Portugal in History

Not every fairytale ends with fireworks, they say, and Alex Morgan would relate to that not once, but twice. After announcing her retirement last year, the San Diego Wave decided to hold a farewell NWSL game for her, where she was supposed to play...

Not Done Yet: Wesleyan Men’s Soccer Sweeps Little Three, Eyes Larger Goals

c/o Chloe Anderson Wesleyan men’s soccer made waves last season, securing their first NCAA Division III (D-III) Tournament berth since 2012. The achievement marked a step forward for the program and its national recognition, but this year the...

Best online sportsbooks in the USA in October 2025

Sports betting in the US has seen remarkable growth in recent years and bettors across America face the difficult task of finding the best online sportsbooks in their state. Over 30 US states now offer legalized gambling in some form, and many...

When To Expect Your Area's First Frost So You Can Protect Your Plants

When it comes to gardening, knowing your area’s first frost date is the key to a lot of important fall tasks, like digging up dahlias, stopping pruning for the year, harvesting cold-sensitive crops, and bringing plants in for the winter. The first...

Locals in Manchester, Vermont, Pushback on Proposed Valvoline Instant Oil Change

A Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchisee is meeting pushback over a proposed location in Manchester, Vermont, reports The Manchester Journal. Snowdon LLC, a Valvoline franchisee based in Connecticut, is seeking to build a new store at the corner...

Hartford names school after the district’s first Puerto Rican superintendent

Leer el artículo completo de El Nuevo Día aquí. In a rare move, a Hartford school was recently renamed after a living person. Classical High School now boasts the name of the first Puerto Rican to lead the district. Hernán LaFontaine was born in...

What to know ahead of the 2025-26 Vermont women's basketball season 

The reigning America East tournament champion Vermont women's basketball team seeks to defend its title during the 2025-2026 season that's set to start the first week of November. Expectations are high for the Catamounts, who seek a fourth...

Analysis | Connecticut In An Era Of Viral Outrage

This photo of state Sen. Saud Anwar has spread nationally. Credit: Screen capture / Sen. Saud Anwar Facebook page Nationally, the “No Kings” rallies drew an estimated seven million participants, making it the largest single-day protest in United...

AHR Expo Announces 2026 Innovation Awards Winners

WESTPORT, Connecticut — The AHR Expo announced the winners of the 2026 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. Winners in ten industry categories are chosen annually to represent the most innovative products and technologies in the market today.“The...

Connecticut business owners push to legalize THC beverages in restaurants

SIMSBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - A couple of Connecticut business owners are making a push to legalize THC beverages in restaurants as industry experts say alcohol sales are dropping and hurting the hospitality industry. The owner of Hi People, a...

Connecticut allocates $5.3 million to new afterschool programs this academic year

The funding will support 41 grants across 30 municipalities. It will facilitate high-quality programs that provide academic support and enrichment opportunities. HARTFORD, Conn. — Top Connecticut officials announced on Monday that $5.3 million in...

Connecticut House Republicans propose largest expansion of state property tax credit ever

The proposal made Tuesday looks to increase the maximum credit to $1,000 and grow eligibility for more relief to over 800,000 residents. HARTFORD, Conn. — The largest expansion of Connecticut’s property tax credit in state history was proposed by...