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PLAINFIELD SCOOP: New bakery coming to Plainfield!

Cora’s Cakes will be officially opening the doors of its storefront on November 7th at 1383 Norwich Road in Plainfield! The new bakery will host a ribbon cutting / grand opening celebration on 11/07 from 11am to 5pm, or when sold out. ​. The bakery serves a variety of cupcakes,...

Plainfield, CT · 8d
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On this day in 1970, Aerosmith Launched Its Hall of Fame Career

Massachusetts · 1d

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This Connecticut Seafood Market Is So Fresh Locals Keep Coming Back To Stock Up

Buying seafood for dinner can be a little intimidating. You want something fresh, but you also want to know you’re getting something worth taking home. That’s why finding a dependable seafood market can feel like such a win. A Connecticut seafood market is drawing attention for its fresh...

Enfield, CT · 11d
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These Are the Biggest Concerts Coming to New England in 2027

Are you already thinking about the 2027 concert season?

New Hampshire · 6d

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Locals Can’t Get Enough of the Homestyle Breakfasts at This Small-Town Connecticut Diner

There are places you stumble into by accident, and there are places that feel like the universe personally escorted you through the front door. That Breakfast Place in Willimantic, Connecticut falls firmly into the second category, and once you’ve been, you’ll completely understand why locals keep coming back like it’s their second home.

Willimantic, CT · 3d

We Are Berkshires

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Celebrity Chef Gives High Marks To "Retro" Diner In Massachusetts

Recently, they came up with a list of the very best "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" in every state across the country.

Massachusetts · 5d

The Coconut Mama

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Gone forever: The 3 most beloved Connecticut restaurants that recently closed

Connecticut has endured another round of restaurant goodbyes, and this one reaches from a South Norwalk bakery café to longtime Italian dining rooms in Stamford and South Windsor. Together, these…

South Windsor, CT · 3d

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There's Only One Name To Consider For The Pizza Slice Ranked Best In Massachusetts

Chances are pretty good that you've dined at this particular eatery. And I say that because this Italian treasure has seven other locations across the country.

Massachusetts · 12d

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Massachusetts Has 6 Places To Find A Thanksgiving Meal Without Spending $20

One sandwich shop on Cape Cod rolls carved turkey, herb stuffing, and cranberry into a pita. Then it names the whole thing after a Mayflower passenger. I love that. Lunch becomes a tiny history lesson. That clever roll-up has company in Massachusetts. One diner on this list operates out of...

Massachusetts · 1d

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From Mass. to Maine, these 6 New England pizzerias stand out

Food enthusiasts in Massachusetts and across New England have new bragging rights, as a national roundup of the country's most acclaimed pizzerias highlights several local culinary heavyweights. According to a state-by-state guide of award-winning pizza destinations published by Food & Wine, the region is home to internationally recognized pizzaiolos, century-old...

Massachusetts · 8d

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This Connecticut Mediterranean Bakery Keeps Old-World Traditions Alive With Homemade Baklava And Traditional Pastries

Chocolate baklava has its own trademarked name here. It’s called chocklava, and there’s even a coconut version that sounds like pure mischief. The lineup doesn’t stop there. Lebanese, Turkish, and Greek baklava share the counter, built with walnuts, pistachios, almonds, honey, cardamom, and cinnamon. You can even...

Connecticut · 2d

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Toys R Us returns to Connecticut with pop-up stores

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WFSB) - Toys R Us, which filed for bankruptcy and closed its U.S. stores in 2018, is returning to Connecticut with pop-up locations for the holiday shopping season. A Toys R Us pop-up opened at The Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor in 2025 as a...

South Windsor, CT · 2d

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Families Across Connecticut Make The Drive For This Children’s Museum Kids Never Want To Leave

A woodchuck named Chuckles helps run a Groundhog Day celebration here every year. Yes, a real woodchuck. Somehow that’s only one of the reasons kids beg to come back. The whole thing started in a school storage closet. An art teacher filled it with treasures from her travels, and the idea simply grew from there.

Manchester, CT · 2d

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Willimantic soup kitchen seeks turkeys for Thanksgiving meals

Covenant Soup Kitchen is asking for help as it works to make up a shortage of 300 to 400 turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving.

Willimantic, CT · 1d

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Starbucks drops their holiday menu today. Here's the full lineup

With Halloween over , Starbucks is getting into the holiday spirit. On Thursday, Nov. 5, the coffee chain dropped its holiday menu , including everything from a new cake pop and apple refresher to returning favorites like the Snowman Cookie and beloved Sugar Cookie Latte. The festive menu drop also marks the debut of this year's holiday cup design, featuring red and green ribbons alongside decorated trees. Starbucks locations in the Norwich area include: 88 Salem Turnpike, Norwich; 2177 Killingly Commons, Dayville; 550 Hartford Pike, Dayville. Here's the full 2026 Starbucks holiday menu lineup, available in stores nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 5. New holiday drinks at Starbucks Starbucks is introducing new Tiramisu Velvet beverages on the 2026 holiday menu, bringing a trio of decadent holiday drinks inspired by the Italian dessert: Tiramisu Velvet Latte: Starbucks signature espresso combined with milk and vanilla syrup, topped with a Velvet Mascarpone Cold Foam and a dusting of rich cocoa. Available hot or iced. Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew: Starbucks cold brew with vanilla syrup, Velvet Mascarpone Cold Foam and a dusting of rich cocoa For non-coffee drinkers, Starbucks has also added a new Apple Pomegranate Refresher , featuring crisp apple flavor and popping pomegranate

Norwich, CT · 2d

FOX 61

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More than 20,000 people in Connecticut haven't received one-time grocery card they're eligible for

Connecticut · 22h

CT Insider

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Cause of death confirmed for actress Susan Saint James, longtime CT fixture

Noting her deep ties in Litchfield, "I'm such a citizen," Saint James said in a 2010 interview with Connecticut Magazine.

Connecticut · 1d

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This Middle-Of-Nowhere Connecticut Country Barn Serves The State’s Most Incredible Steaks

Nobody ever looked at a barn and thought, “That’s where I’m having the best meal of my life,” and yet here we are. The Steak Loft in Mystic, Connecticut is exactly that barn, and it’s been proving people wrong about barns for a long time.

Connecticut · 4d

Animal of Things

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Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Connecticut: What State Law Actually Says

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Dangerous dog breeds banned in Connecticut? The short answer is none. There is no statewide legislation in Connecticut that bans specific dog breeds, and unlike many other states, Connecticut law bans its municipalities from enacting breed-specific legislation. That does not mean every door is open to every dog. Landlords, insurers, and some private housing communities … This article, Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Connecticut: What State Law Actually Says , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Maine: What the Law Says • Who Pays Vet Bills in a Dog Fight in California? Fault, Insurance, and Your Options • Are Any Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Texas? What the Law Says

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Eight Waterbury eateries, including a bowling alley, cited for serious health violations in August

WATERBURY - Health department inspectors visited 37 Waterbury establishments that serve or sell food in August and cited eight, including a diner and a bowling alley, for serious violations. Health officials visited 38 establishments in July and cited four with serious violations. Priority violations are considered the most serious and...

Waterbury, CT · 5d