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

Connecticut · 7h

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You Can Fill An Entire Cart For $25 At This Massive Connecticut Thrift Store

If you’ve been sleeping on Waterbury, Connecticut as a destination worth visiting, the Red White & Blue Thrift Store is about to wake you up in the most satisfying way possible. This is a place where a $25 bill and a willingness to browse can produce a cart full...

Waterbury, CT · 6d
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3 Connecticut Cheesecake Factory restaurants have 'most loved' status

The Cheesecake Factory, which has been the focus of recent sparring by two presidents, is one of the most popular restaurant chains in Connecticut.

Connecticut · 6d

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This Connecticut Italian Restaurant Is A Favorite For Budget-Conscious Families Looking For Generous Portions At Affordable Prices

Taking the whole family out for dinner can get expensive before anyone even thinks about dessert. And when everyone has a different appetite, finding somewhere that feels worth the money becomes even more important. That’s why generous portions can make such a difference. One Connecticut Italian restaurant appeals to...

Milford, CT · 4d
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Holiday Magic in Litchfield & Bantam: 2026 Guide to Events, Workshops & Markets

When winter settles over the Litchfield Hills, our town comes alive with seasonal traditions, artisan holiday markets, and hands-on workshops. Whether you’re looking to deck your halls with custom evergreen wreaths, shop for unique gifts while supporting local non-profits, or gather for tree lightings and festive parades, here is a guide to holiday events in Litchfield and Bantam this season. We’ll add to the list as the season approaches.

Litchfield, CT · 3d

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“Goody Garlick” Walking Tour Brings East Hampton’s First Witch Trial to Life

The day before All Hallows’ Eve, Friday, October 30th, the East Hampton Historical Society hosted its”Goody Garlick” walking tour in East Hampton. This was the second sold-out date following the “Goody Garlick” tour held the previous week. “Goody Garlick” refers to Elizabeth Garlick, who was accused of being a “witch” by her neighbor Elizabeth Gardiner Howell in East Hampton in 1658. The tour explores sites associated with witchcraft in East Hampton, with historical reenactors helping to tell the tale.

East Hampton, NY · 2d

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Bearly Awake: Connecticut’s Biggest Sleepers Prepare for Winter

Meet our state’s largest terrestrial carnivore and learn the remarkable survival strategies it employs to survive and thrive through the harshest New England winters. Halloween has come and gone, the candy bowls are looking suspiciously empty, and the November chill is beginning to suggest that the couch, a warm blanket and a long winter’s nap might be excellent ideas. If this sounds appealing, I’m right there with you. And we’re not alone. One of our fellow Connecticut residents—and an increasingly familiar Greenwich visitor—has been preparing for exactly this moment: the American Black Bear.

Connecticut · 1d

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Eight Connecticut Diners That Still Serve Breakfast All Day To Night-Shift Regulars

When your shift ends at 2 a.m., a plate of eggs and home fries can feel like the best reward in the state. Nurses, truckers, factory crews, and anyone else working odd hours know that most kitchens close long before they clock out. Luckily, Connecticut still has diners that keep...

Connecticut · 1d

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10 Family-Owned Connecticut Grocers Locals Swear By For Their Weekly Shopping

Supermarkets have become so enormous that grocery shopping can sometimes feel like navigating an airport. You walk past endless aisles, search for something simple, and somehow end up spending more time than you planned. That’s why smaller family-owned markets can feel like such a refreshing change. Across Connecticut, family-owned...

Connecticut · 2d

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You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Tried The 1-Pound Lobster Roll At This Connecticut Seafood Shack

There are places you visit, and then there are places that quietly rearrange your understanding of what a meal can be. Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough, sitting right on the water in the tiny village of Noank, Connecticut, belongs firmly in the second category. Most people in Connecticut have...

Connecticut · 1d

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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 · 7d

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The 8 Best Restaurants In Hartford, Connecticut Serving Exceptional Food At Surprisingly Affordable Prices

Going out for a good meal shouldn’t mean checking your bank balance before ordering dessert. Yet restaurant prices have a funny way of making even an ordinary dinner feel like a major financial decision. And that’s why affordable dining spots deserve a little extra attention. Hartford, Connecticut, has...

Hartford, CT · 5d

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A Jamaican Takeout In Hartford Is Where Locals Line Up For Oxtail And Jerk Chicken

Some Hartford food traditions go back further than most of the people standing in line for them. On one busy stretch of the North End, a small counter has kept families coming back for more than four decades, and many regulars first walked in as kids. People often come looking...

Hartford, CT · 4d

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Thirty Dollars Fills An Entire Cart At This Pay-By-The-Pound Connecticut Thrift Warehouse

At checkout, nobody scans your stuff. They just weigh the whole cart, and shoppers have walked out with a bunch of finds for about thirty dollars. The store skips price tags on most things. Clothing, shoes, books, housewares, and random odds and ends land in giant blue bins. Fresh bins...

Hamden, CT · 7d

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New restaurants launch at Bradley International Airport

New restaurants launch at Bradley International Airport

Connecticut · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Connecticut Lottery player claims $50K from winning Powerball ticket sold in West Hartford

The Hartford resident had a 1 in 913,130 chance of winning the Powerball prize.

West Hartford, CT · 4d

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Major exhibition traces the shared themes and distinct styles of the Wyeth family

NEW BRITAIN, CONN.- The New Britain Museum of American Art presents The Wyeths: Three Generations | Works from the Bank of America Collection from November 20, 2026, through March 21, 2027. The exhibition features remarkable paintings, drawings, and illustrations spanning the early 1900s through the early 2000s, highlighting the Wyeths’...

New Britain, CT · 1d

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December 9th Holiday Dinner Plans

On Wednesday, December 9th, the Newington Art League, Inc will have its annual Holiday dinner this year at Portofino’s restaurant in Kensington. This social event is for members (and their significant others) to celebrate the Holiday spirit and enjoy a meal together. The address of Portofino’s is 246 New Britain Rd in Kensington. The festivities will begin at 6 pm, ending at 8:30.

Newington, CT · 3d

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10 Connecticut Italian Markets Where Imported Foods Make Grocery Shopping Feel Like A Trip Abroad

Grocery shopping gets a lot more interesting when the shelves are filled with things you don’t normally see. Suddenly, you’re reading unfamiliar labels and wondering what you could make for dinner. Italian markets are especially good at sparking that curiosity. Across Connecticut, specialty Italian markets bring imported foods...

Connecticut · 3d