9 Hidden Italian Markets In Connecticut You Probably Drive Right Past

Ever driven past a small grocery shop for years without giving it a second thought? Then one day you discover what’s inside and wonder how you managed to overlook it for so long. Italian markets can be especially interesting that way. Across Connecticut, lesser-known Italian markets offer traditional food...

9 Connecticut Garden Centers That Are Secret Goldmines For Cheap Plants

Plant shopping has a funny way of getting out of control. You head out for one little houseplant, then spot something leafy and start mentally rearranging your entire living room. And that’s before you’ve checked the price tag. Some Connecticut garden centers offer affordable plants that make growing...

The Enormous Discount Store In Connecticut Where $35 Gets You A Whole Cart Full Of Treasures

Some stores sell you things, and some stores genuinely surprise you, and Ocean State Job Lot in Meriden, Connecticut is firmly in the second category. That’s not a small distinction, and it’s exactly why this place has earned such a devoted following across the Northeast. If you’ve been...

‘SNL’ pays tribute to Susan Saint James, who raised her family in Connecticut

Saint James died on Oct. 26 from metastatic pancreatic cancer, according to her death certificate.

Connecticut Soup Kitchen Needs 300 to 400 More Turkeys as Holiday Donations Fall Short of Demand

A soup kitchen in eastern Connecticut is trying to find 300 to 400 turkeys in less than three weeks after its usual supply came up short. Covenant Soup Kitchen in Willimantic expects to serve 630 to 640 Thanksgiving meals and is now asking the community to fill the gap. The...

The Old-School Italian Bakery In Connecticut That Locals Have Quietly Loved For Generations

Every Thursday, one tiny bakery pulls hot sausage rounds from the oven. The smart move is to show up right when the doors open. Then you carry your prize across the street to a park, with plenty of napkins. The family behind those ovens has been baking since 1900. That’s...

Can You Keep a Stray Cat in Connecticut? Holding Periods, Feeding, and TNR

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Stray cat laws in Connecticut are mostly set at the town level, with a few firm state rules sitting underneath. The state has no law that tells you “after X days, the cat is yours.” What it does have is an impoundment process for animal control, a rabies vaccination rule, and a statute that lets … This article, Can You Keep a Stray Cat in Connecticut? Holding Periods, Feeding, and TNR , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • 18 Popular Cat Breeds in Idaho: From Cold-Weather Champions to Family Favorites • 13 English Cat Breeds: British Shorthairs, Rexes, and Rare Orientals • 20 Popular Cat Breeds in Nevada: From Desert Shorthairs to Cold-Climate Companions

These 7 Connecticut Orchards Serve Apple Cider Donuts You’ll Dream About For Days

Want to track down the most delicious apple cider donuts in Connecticut?. These 7 orchards offer fresh-pressed cider, just-picked apples, and donuts so good you’ll be talking about them all week!. 1. Beardsley’s Cider Mill & Orchard (Shelton) There are some places in Connecticut that just have a...

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A Million Holiday Lights And A Glowing Carnival Are Taking Over This Connecticut Convention Center

A few Christmas lights can make a house look festive. But a million lights inside one enormous event space?. Now that’s taking holiday decorating to a completely different level. And apparently, the glowing displays aren’t the only attraction. A Connecticut convention center is preparing for a holiday spectacle...

If You Love Old-School Supper Clubs, Six Connecticut Steakhouses Still Feel Like 6

Some dinners are about more than the food on the plate. They are about white tablecloths, a salad bar you visit twice, a waiter who knows the menu by heart, and a dining room that seems to have skipped a few decades of trends. Connecticut still has a handful of...

Haunted Acres: A Halloween Hotspot

With the Halloween season coming to a close, South Windsor’s Haunted Acres is a destination to highlight for its terrifying fun this past season. Located on 240 Governors Highway, Haunted Acres is a self-guided experience through the surrounding woods and additional rooms, with scare actors and elements embedded along the way.

CT Lottery Powerball, Cash 5 winning numbers for Nov. 9, 2026

The Connecticut Lottery offers several draw games for those willing to make a bet to win big. Those who want to play in Connecticut can enter the CT Lotto, Millionaire for Life and Cash 5 games as well as play the national Powerball and Mega Millions games. There are also two drawings a day for the Play 3 with Wild Ball and Play 4 with Wild Ball games. Drawings are held at regular days and times, check the end of this story to see the schedule. Here's a look at Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Nov. 9 drawing 13-34-41-45-48, Powerball: 25, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Cash 5 numbers from Nov. 9 drawing 02-22-24-30-31 Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Play3 numbers from Nov. 9 drawing Day: 9-7-7, WB: 8 Night: 1-7-8, WB: 8 Check Play3 payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Play4 numbers from Nov. 9 drawing Day: 4-9-3-4, WB: 7 Night: 6-7-5-9, WB: 8 Check Play4 payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from Nov. 9 drawing 03-08-10-20-38, Bonus: 02 Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Thousands of grocery cards for those affected by SNAP cuts still left unclaimed, agency leaders say

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Thousands of state-funded grocery cards aimed for Connecticut residents affected by cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have yet to be claimed, according to agency leaders.  Last year, thousands of people lost their benefits due to federal changes to the SNAP program. In its place, state leaders decided […]

Cromwell's Fil's Deli announces closure after 30 years of business as owners retire

"After 30 wonderful years, we are closing November 1st," a sign read outside of the business. "Thank you for 30 years of loyalty and support."

5 Christmas Train Rides Across the U.S. Offering Holiday Experiences in 2026

Christmas train rides are a special way for families to celebrate the holiday season, combining festive decorations, historic locomotives, Christmas music, and visits with Santa Claus. Across the United States, several railroads transform their regular train services into holiday experiences, giving children and adults a chance to enjoy the magic of Christmas on the rails. ... Read more

SPIKE Tape’s “Clue”: A Night of Mystery and Fun

On Friday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., director David Ezra Flatau-Jones ’27 brought the dinner party at Boddy Manor to life in SPIKE Tape’s production of “Clue,” which took the stage at the historic Russell House.

Connecticut Christmas Movie Fans Have Chance at $2,500 Prize This Holiday

Connecticut residents can enter a holiday movie contest offering $2,500 cash and a charity donation.

Made in Connecticut: 3Dux Design gets kids inspired to build with their hands and their minds

Bridgeport-based 3Dux Design creates cardboard-based modeling systems that help children learn through hands-on play at home and in the classroom.