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25+ Tea Houses & Spots For Afternoon Tea in Connecticut

The weather is getting colder, and it feels like the perfect time for a cup of tea. But why go for whatever’s hiding in your kitchen drawer? Upgrade your next cup with a trip to one of Connecticut’s many tea rooms and afternoon tea experiences, where the selections are endless, and the experience goes far beyond the steep. From traditional tiered trays of finger sandwiches and scones to whimsical themed teas, historic settings, and special holiday events, there’s something for every style and age. Whether you’re hoping for a cozy afternoon escape, a new tradition with friends, or simply an excuse to sip something warm, consider this your guide to teatime across Connecticut.

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CT Insider

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2026 CIAC girls soccer tournament second round is complete. What you need to know

Two SCC teams met for the fourth time in the CIAC girls soccer second round Tuesday.

Connecticut · 1d

WTNH

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Chester art gallery owner searches for nurse who saved her following heart attack

CHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — An art gallery owner in Chester is thankful to be alive after suffering a heart attack, as well as for the outpouring of support from her community and for the nurse who stepped in to save her life. “I just said I’m really tired, and at that I collapsed and then […]

Chester, CT · 1d

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Haddam Teams Up with TerraCycle for Oral Care Collections

Submitted by Kristin Battistoni, Haddam Sustainability Committee. (November 11, 2026) — The Town of Haddam has been selected as an official TerraCycle collection site for oral care products! Residents can recycle all brands of toothbrushes, floss containers, toothpaste tubes, and their outer packaging. We have been proudly collecting these...

Haddam, CT · 1d

Finding Connecticut

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Mohegan Sun promotes Matt Dole and Kayla Smith to entertainment leadership roles

Mohegan Sun promotes Matt Dole and Kayla Smith to entertainment leadership roles Mohegan Sun is excited to announce the promotions of Matt Dole to Director of ... The post Mohegan Sun promotes Matt Dole and Kayla Smith to entertainment leadership roles first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Groton, CT · 2d

Public News Service

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Connecticut teachers excited by possibilities after midterm elections

Connecticut educators are eager to work with new state lawmakers. Democrats won large congressional majorities in the midterms but also grew their majority in the state’s General Assembly. It came as federal funding cuts imperiled state education programs, while slim majorities kept vital education legislation from becoming law. Some priorities include paying student teachers and making teacher salaries more competitive. Kate Dias, president of the Connecticut Education Association, said another priority is updating the state’s education funding formula . “The fact that we have based our education cost-sharing formula in 2013 and haven’t adjusted it for inflation since, so when we say we’re fully funding education, we’re fully funding it in 2013 dollars, not in 2026,” Dias explained. She expects it will be a suggestion from Gov. Ned Lamont’s Blue Ribbon Commission on K-12 education funding and accountability. Since the state does not account for inflation in education funding, communities must use property tax dollars to make up the difference. But since some municipalities cannot do it, they face larger class sizes and lower teacher salaries. Teachers in Connecticut and nationwide are breathing a sigh of relief about the election results. Dias noted teachers feel a sense of academic freedom

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Connecticut House speaker withdraws from consideration for possible UConn interim president job

Ritter said Wednesday he will serve as speaker for the next two years, calling the position his "dream job."

Connecticut · 15h

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This Connecticut River Is Facing The Spread Of A Harmful Invasive Aquatic Plant

Have you ever heard of a plant that can turn a peaceful river into its own little kingdom? It doesn’t need flashy flowers or towering leaves to get attention. This particular underwater guest has a habit of spreading where it isn’t wanted, and Connecticut has a reason to keep an eye on it.

Glastonbury, CT · 21h

Connecticut Mirror

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CT to offer homeownership assistance to first responders

Recent reports have identified recruitment and retention problems among first responders nationwide. Connecticut is trying a new solution.

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Westies fall to Hand, booters eliminated

After a big road victory over Sheehan, the West Haven football team was looking to keep the momentum going. That momentum fell short in a 48-28 home loss against Hand-Madison to drop to 2-5 on the year. West Haven spotted Hand a 14-0 lead on a pair of Jake Rusher...

West Haven, CT · 1d

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Riding Vintage Trolleys Turns Connecticut’s Trolley Museum Into More Than a Display

Your admission ticket here comes with unlimited rides on real trolleys that are older than your grandparents. The tracks run about three miles round trip on a rebuilt piece of an old streetcar line. A motorman in a period uniform runs the car, and the whole trip takes roughly 20...

Connecticut · 1d

The Money Overview

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Connecticut pays $355 to $705 in heating aid through May 31, 2027, while Colorado’s LEAP usually pays $200 to $1,000 and Alaska and Iowa take applications to April 30

Households that pay a winter heating bill in Connecticut, Colorado, Alaska or Iowa can apply for state energy aid, and the four programs pay differently and close on different dates. Connecticut pays $355 to $705 and takes applications through May 31, 2027. Colorado’s LEAP usually pays $200 to $1,000, and Alaska and Iowa both accept […] The post Connecticut pays $355 to $705 in heating aid through May 31, 2027, while Colorado’s LEAP usually pays $200 to $1,000 and Alaska and Iowa take applications to April 30 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Connecticut · 10h

The Financial Wire

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, ConnectiCare, Sharp Health Plan and Saint Alphonsus are ending Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 in Texas, Connecticut, California and Idaho

Four health plans have told Medicare members they will stop offering Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, and the people affected are scattered across Texas, Connecticut, California and Idaho. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, ConnectiCare, Sharp Health Plan and Saint Alphonsus each say their plans end or are not offered after Dec. 31, 2026. The... The post Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, ConnectiCare, Sharp Health Plan and Saint Alphonsus are ending Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 in Texas, Connecticut, California and Idaho appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Connecticut · 2d

Connecticut Mirror

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CT Republicans cannot afford more of the same

Ben Proto should step aside and allow the GOP State Central to select a new chairman with the vision, urgency, and organizational ability to rebuild the party.

Connecticut · 2d

WTNH

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Protesters in 8 municipalities across Connecticut to push back on Flock cameras

BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — Eight different protests in eight different cities and towns across Connecticut on Thursday. It’s a statewide day of action to end what protesters call mass surveillance. It’s the latest backlash to the proliferation of Flock cameras and other camera systems around the state. Organizers say each one of these protests is […]

Connecticut · 17h

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Connecticut Foodshare prepares Thanksgiving meals as SNAP cuts increase need

WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Connecticut Foodshare is preparing 40,000 Thanksgiving meals as federal cuts to food assistance put additional pressure on families and food pantries across the state. The cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are expected to affect more than 6 million families nationwide, including 35,000...

Wallingford, CT · 1d

Connecticut Mirror

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Lamont set aside proposed cuts to disability services. Advocates concerned he’ll reconsider

Disability rights advocates called on the Lamont administration to ensure funding for programs serving people with disabilities.

Connecticut · 4h

CT Insider

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The Children’s Place files for bankruptcy. 8 Connecticut stores face uncertain future

The Children’s Place has filed for bankruptcy and plans to sell its assets. Gift cards are still being honored, but only for a limited time.

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Tornado watch issued in NJ as storms threaten tri-state; 3″ of snow possible elsewhere

This article is no longer being updated. Track the latest developments in our live blog here. The weather pattern is about to take a dramatic turn, and a potentially dangerous one. A developing storm system will bring the potential for severe weather, periods of heavy rain, and even accumulating snow...

New Jersey · 10h

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Tuesday's Connecticut high school sports roundup: Pomperaug girls soccer advances with shootout win

A look at the Connecticut high school sports scene for Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026.

Southbury, CT · 2d