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Two navy pilots who died after collision above Preston honored

PRESTON, CT. (WFSB) - Two navy pilots who died after colliding above Preston were honored on Veterans Day. George Kraus and Merle Longnecker were practicing nighttime flying in Hellcat fighter planes on October 19th, 1944 when the incident happened. Jeff Beckwith organizes a walk that leads a group around the...

Preston, CT · 1d
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From behind bars to behind the camera: Former Connecticut prisoner rewrites story while inspiring next generation

After serving eight years in prison, Alpha Jalloh earned a college degree, enrolled at Yale University and launched a West Haven-based media company dedicated to helping young people tell their own stories.

Connecticut · 2d

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Dan Haar: The hidden reason why CT Republicans collapsed in the state Senate

We've all talked about the one-word reason for the Connecticut Senate Republicans' humiliation, dwindling down to three members in the chamber of 36. Trump. It's the same story across the state and the nation, of course, with his boneheaded tariffs, inhumane immigration policy and most of all in voters' minds, a war that's driving up driving and heating costs. "Donald Trump remains the greatest organizer the Democrat party has ever seen," GOP strategist Liz Kurantowicz likes to say.

Connecticut · 16h
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Unsettled weather ahead through tomorrow

Unsettled weather ahead! We are watching trends today and Friday as the storm center tracks to our south with a chilly rain for most of Connecticut! The opportunity for some wet snow to mix in at times Friday, with some minor, slushy accumulations possible for the highest elevations. Colder temperatures will dominate through Sunday with gusty winds as well! Make sure your home heating system is ready! Quiet weather with a warming trend for much if not all of next week! Remarkably quiet for this time of the year!

Connecticut · 1d
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Jensen Huang biographer reacts to the Nvidia CEO's resignation

Congress has eliminated all funding for public media. That means $2.1 million per year that Connecticut Public relied on to deliver you news, information, and entertainment programs you enjoyed is gone. The future of public media is in your hands. All donations are appreciated, but we ask in this moment...

Connecticut · 11h

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Elci – One and Probably Done

ICYMI – WJJF Morning radio host Lee Elci DID lose his attempt to challenge state Senator Martha Marx(D) in last week’s election. Marx was elected to the third term. Elci conceded defeat around 10p.m. and told The Day of New London he would only run for public office again under “a certain set of circumstances.”

New London, CT · 2d

WTNH

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Chairman of UConn Board of Trustees resigns

STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — The chairman of UConn’s Board of Trustees has resigned on the heels of several weeks of drama surrounding the future of the school’s president, Dr. Radenka Maric. A spokeswoman for Gov. Ned Lamont confirmed the resignation of Daniel Toscano, the board’s chair since 2019. The governor himself wished Toscano well but […]

Storrs, CT · 2h

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Step Back In Time At These 7 Old-School Italian Bakeries In Connecticut

Ready to step back in time at the best old-school Italian bakeries in Connecticut?. These 7 Italian bakeries bring classic flavors and timeless charm straight to your neighborhood!. 1. Brooklyn Baking Company (Waterbury) Some places just have a way of making you feel like the world slowed down a little...

Connecticut · 23h

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Family seeks Navy Cross for Norwich man who saved Marines in Vietnam

David Jacobson didn’t know much about his father’s service in Vietnam. This year, he began uncovering a story of battlefield heroism he had never fully known. Now he wants his father recognized for it. David Jacobson is seeking a posthumous Navy Cross for Navy corpsman Russell “Doc Jake” Jacobson, who passed away in 2015 from an Agent Orange-related illness. His father received a Purple Heart for injuries he suffered in combat, but was never decorated for actions that multiple accounts say saved the lives of fellow servicemen. “The Navy gave another corpsman on that same hill, same battle, same day, the Navy Cross,” David Jacobson told The Cape Cod Times in September . “My father never got that call. The question now is whether he still can.” Denis Russell, Vietnam veteran and VFW Post Commander in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is helping Jacobson, after after a Massachusetts state representative connected the two. “What we’re trying to do is make sure everyone knows the full story, go through whatever the full procedure is, and follow it up with letters,” he said. The search for the flak jacket While Russell Jacobson would talk about nearly anything, he rarely discussed his Vietnam service. The effects,

Norwich, CT · 2d

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This 25,000-Square-Foot Connecticut Grocery Market Brings Foods From Around The World Under One Roof

Imagine walking into a grocery store and realizing your usual shopping list suddenly seems incredibly boring. There are ingredients you’ve never heard of and foods you didn’t even know existed. And you’ve barely made it past the entrance. One enormous Connecticut international grocery market brings foods from...

Connecticut · 2d

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Connecticut residents are giving back — by the millions

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut received 52 million pounds of donated goods in 2025, more than twice its 2023 total.

Connecticut · 17h

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Connecticut’s average rent dropped $16. Here’s where prices stand now

Zillow reports Connecticut rents fell slightly, but a deep housing shortage and high costs continue to strain renters statewide.

Connecticut · 2d

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CT Republicans consider next steps after sweeping midterm election defeat

Like many newly appointed state senate minority leaders across the country, Republican State Sen.Rob Sampson is busying himself in the runup to the start of the legislative session. But for now, Sampson is doing some housekeeping, after his party suffered historic losses in the midterm election. “A lot of things...

Connecticut · 2d

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Winter Shutoff Protections Start Nov. 15 in Massachusetts and New Jersey, While Connecticut's Run Through May 1

Massachusetts and New Jersey bar winter utility shutoffs from Nov. 15 to Mar. 15, while Connecticut hardship customers are protected Nov. 1 to May 1.

New Jersey · 2d

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CTBeer.com launches 2027 Connecticut Field Trip Passport with 68 locations

CTBeer.com launches 2027 Connecticut Field Trip Passport with 68 locations CTBeer.com has officially launched the fourth edition of its Connecticut Field Trip Passport for 2027. ... The post CTBeer.com launches 2027 Connecticut Field Trip Passport with 68 locations first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Connecticut · 6h

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Connecticut man accused of setting fire to home, Mercedes, USPS vehicle in Swampscott, Marlborough

The charge of arson provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. A Connecticut man has been charged in connection with a series of arsons that occurred in Swampscott and Marlborough, the Massachusetts District of the Department of Justice said in a release.

Swampscott, MA · 1d

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Grasso Tech, Hillhouse boys, Hamden girls elect to play in CIAC Division I basketball tournaments

An SCC boys and girls team move up to Division I, joining the first CTC boys team to do so.

Hamden, CT · 1d

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Big Y named Forbes best-in-state employer for 8th year

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Big Y Foods Inc. has been named a Forbes Best-In-State Employer in Massachusetts and Connecticut for the eighth consecutive year. The regional supermarket chain received the workplace recognition as it marks its 90th year in operation. The company was founded by brothers Paul and Gerald D’Amour in 1936 and named for a specific road intersection in Chicopee where two roadways converge to form a ‘Y.’

Chicopee, MA · 10h

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Lamont, New England Governors Seek $3B More In Home Heating Aid

HARTFORD, CT – The leaders of all six New England states are asking Congress to provide an additional $3 billion in federal funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program this winter. In a letter to congressional appropriations leadership, the group cited sharply rising energy costs, particularly in heating oil.

Connecticut · 2d

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Norwich proclaims November Veterans Month

Norwich has proclaimed November as Veterans Month for the first time, creating a month-long recognition of veterans and their families. Mayor Swarnjit Singh and the Norwich City Council issued the designation, according to a community announcement. The proclamation recognizes the service, sacrifices and contributions of people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. “Freedom, security, and the opportunities we enjoy today are built upon the sacrifices of generations of brave men and women who answered the call to serve our country. Recognizing our veterans should never be limited to a single day. This proclamation is an opportunity for our entire community to come together throughout November to express our gratitude, respect, and appreciation,” Singh said. The proclamation says Norwich is home to more than 2,000 veterans and more than 25,000 veterans live throughout Eastern Connecticut. It recognizes veterans' continued roles as neighbors, public servants, employees, business owners and community leaders. The proclamation also recognizes military spouses, children, parents and caregivers for the challenges and hardships they share as members of military families. Norwich Veterans Month proclamation reading set for Nov. 16 Veterans, military families, community organizations and Norwich residents are invited to a public reading of the Veterans Month

Norwich, CT · 2d