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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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Hip-Hop Legends Set to Headline Reunion Concert at Toyota Oakdale Theatre on Dec. 4th

Golden-era hip-hop royalty will take the stage at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, Connecticut on Friday, December 4, 2026, for the highly anticipated Hip-Hop Reunion Concert. Presented by prominent promoter Big Mike The Ruler, the event is a celebration of the genre’s foundational icons. The star-studded lineup is...

Wallingford, CT · 1d
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The Tiny Connecticut Hot Dog Stand That Martha Stewart Can’t Stop Raving About

Some places earn their reputation slowly, through years of consistent excellence and the kind of quiet word-of-mouth that spreads from neighbor to neighbor and town to town, and Rawley’s Drive-In in Fairfield, Connecticut, is exactly that kind of place. It’s also the kind of place that Martha Stewart can’t...

Fairfield, CT · 4d
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The Nostalgic Vinyl Store In Connecticut That Will Transport You Back In Time

There are places that sell records, and then there’s Gerosa Records in Brookfield, Connecticut, a place that sells you an entire afternoon of genuine happiness. Those are two very different things, and the difference is worth understanding before you go. From the outside, Gerosa Records announces itself with confidence.

Brookfield, 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 · 1d

New Haven Register

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Toad's Place to host celebration of life for Connecticut party band frontman Darik Pearson

Darik Pearson, who led the band for three decades, died on Oct. 13 following a years-long battle with stage 4 prostate cancer.

New Haven, CT · 3d

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Few Connecticut Families Know This Old-School Drive-In Theater Still Lights Up The Screen

Volunteers run this drive-in, and it has handed more than half a million dollars to local groups. That’s a lot of good done with popcorn and a giant screen. The theater first opened in 1955 with a double feature. It went dark in 2002, and then neighbors stepped up...

Southington, CT · 14h

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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 · 1d

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This 18th-Century Connecticut Barn Was Transformed Into a 5,000-Square-Foot Entertainment Space

Unless you are dedicated to colonial living, chances are the ancillary structure on your property is not being used as originally intended. That’s certainly true for one Fairfield County family of six, who transformed an old dairy barn into 5,000 square feet of ebullient entertaining space—and then some.

Fairfield County, CT · 4d

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This Historic Connecticut Railroad Hotel Is One Of The Last Remaining Of Its Kind In The Eastern U.S.

Imagine traveling by train more than a century ago and stopping at a hotel built specifically for railroad passengers. No online bookings or modern travel apps. Just a completely different way of getting around. And remarkably, a piece of that history still survives. One historic Connecticut railroad hotel preserves a...

Connecticut · 18h

CT Insider

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Dance brought them together to found a company. Now this CT couple is showing their company’s history on stage

“We wear many hats, and the first thing that we are as dancers," Alejandro Ulloa said of dancing alongside his wife Claire Mazza.

Fairfield, CT · 11h

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Voices From the Front Line

Veterans Day is a national holiday that is celebrated every year on November 11. It’s a day when people honor and celebrate those who have served in the military and given their lives for their country. Michael DeGrego is a substitute teacher in the Milford community. He was drafted...

Milford, CT · 1d

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Middlebury Historical Society to Explore Scurvy’s Toll on the Continental Navy

The Middlebury Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Shepardson Community Center Auditorium, 1172 Whittemore Road in Middlebury. Following the brief business meeting, Historical Society Vice President Michael Simms III, M.D., will present “Scurvy: Low C on the High Seas.” The...

Middlebury, CT · 2d

New Haven Independent

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Derby Neck Library Looking To Fill 3 Open Positions

DERBY — Derby Neck Library is seeking applicants to fill three open vacancies: a part-time circulation staff, a part-time Teen Services Assistant, and a part-time Facility Manager. All three positions include paid sick and personal time, and a simple IRA retirement plan with employer-matching contributions up to 3% plus...

Derby, CT · 1d

New Haven Independent

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The Power Of The Documentary

“Power to the people.” The seemingly simple phrase with a not-so-simple history rang through two films screened Thursday night at Yale Film Archive, not only as it is spoken or chanted, but in the actions of those being filmed and those who filmed them. A 35mm print of Howard...

New Haven, CT · 1d

Connecticut Public

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Kids’ love for reading starts to ‘decline by 9.’ Here’s how to raise a bookworm

For many kids, an adult in their life helped them on their search for a book that got them hooked on reading. For Connecticut Public podcast host Daniela Doncel, that adult was West Hartford fifth grade teacher Elysha Dicks. “Recommending books to kids is my favorite thing that I do...

West Hartford, CT · 2d

Finding Connecticut

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Jersey Boys 20th anniversary tour coming to The Bushnell in Hartford in March 2027

Jersey Boys 20th anniversary tour coming to The Bushnell in Hartford in March 2027 Single tickets for the Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning musical Jersey ... The post Jersey Boys 20th anniversary tour coming to The Bushnell in Hartford in March 2027 first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Hartford, CT · 1d

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Tags Tell History Of Milford’s Orchard Hills

Lots of people who enjoy the hobby of metal detecting like to spend a few hours on weekends going over the beaches and public lands waiting to hear signals that alert them to metals buried underground. Ed Abbazia is one such enthusiast, but a recent discovery of his was not found underground. It was found in a wooden box at an estate sale.

Milford, CT · 21h

Finding Connecticut

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Mystic Seaport Museum debuts Lantern Lights: A Mystic Holiday on December 3

Mystic Seaport Museum debuts Lantern Lights: A Mystic Holiday on December 3 Mystic Seaport Museum is launching Lantern Lights: A Mystic Holiday, a new December ... The post Mystic Seaport Museum debuts Lantern Lights: A Mystic Holiday on December 3 first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

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Morgans Advice for Upcoming Concerts

It is concert season in CT. There are expected to be around 8 concerts in November. The people who are performing are Clara La San at Toad’s Place if you’re into R&B, on Nov 3, Chief Keef if you like rap, and Hudson Westbrook, if you’re more into country, both at Toyota Oakdale Theatre (Nov 4 & 6), Grupo Niche for sala music and for some rock, Kansas at Palace Theater (Nov 6 & 12), Air Supply for those who like soft rock in Stamford (Nov 7), if noise rock is your thing then, Chat Pile and Kottonmouth Kings for hip hop (Nov 8), and Sting for pop rock at Toyota Oakdale Theatre (Nov 9).

Stamford, CT · 2d