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This Gorgeous State Park Might Just Be The Best-Kept Fishing Secret In Connecticut

Somewhere between the highway noise and the daily grind, Connecticut tucked away a little masterpiece in Simsbury, and most people have no idea it’s there. Stratton Brook State Park is that masterpiece, and it’s been sitting quietly in the woods, minding its own business, while the rest of the state drives past without stopping.

Simsbury, CT · 2d
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This Connecticut Dam Is So Breathtaking In Person You’ll Swear It’s A Painting

A stone tower with heavy wooden doors rises from the water like a castle somebody misplaced. It stands 181 feet from base to roof peak. And 115 feet of it hides below the surface. That tower guards the drinking water for a whole region of Connecticut. A curved stone wall...

Connecticut · 23h
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Flu numbers in Connecticut climbing

(WFSB) - Flu numbers in Connecticut are climbing, and one infectious disease doctor says a bigger wave is still coming. The Department of Public Health says that there have been more than 1,600 cases reported. 221 people have been hospitalized, and seven people have died. “The numbers are a little...

Connecticut · 2d
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The Nostalgic Connecticut Restaurant That Serves Mouthwatering Breakfast Every Single Morning

If Connecticut had a breakfast hall of fame, Ken’s Corner Breakfast & Lunch in Glastonbury would have its own wing, a plaque, and probably a commemorative pancake. This is the kind of place that makes you feel nostalgic for mornings you haven’t even had yet, which is a trick very few restaurants can pull off.

Glastonbury, CT · 2d
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Connecticut’s plan to replace car taxes with highway tolls faces a major obstacle

Connecticut drivers could trade car taxes for highway tolls under a citizens’ proposal. The proposal promises relief from annual vehicle tax bills, but it could also change what motorists pay on state highways. The recommendation arrived before the election and encountered resistance. A constitutional restriction on transportation funds stands...

Connecticut · 1d

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Connecticut Burger Restaurant Owner Defends Man After Racist Incident in His Burger Joint: ‘Draw the Line’

The owner of Gas Burgers, a burger joint and bar in Connecticut, recently witnessed something that disturbed him. According to him, a customer experienced outright racism in his burger joint. Now, he’s taking a stand as an owner and speaking out against racism. Chris is the owner of Gas...

Connecticut · 2d

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Connecticut teacher escorted out of school over classroom crucifix heads to federal appeals court

Marisol Arroyo-Castro says she was escorted out of her Connecticut public school after refusing to remove a crucifix she displayed for a decade, while her school district says the story is more complicated.

New Britain, CT · 22h

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Eleven Connecticut high school football teams unofficially qualified for 2026 CIAC playoffs

The teams with the eight highest CIAC playoff point averages qualify for the CIAC quarterfinals.

Connecticut · 1d

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9 Connecticut Meat Markets Where Buying In Bulk Could Save Families Money

Buying meat for the week can make a grocery bill climb surprisingly quickly. Add a few extra meals to the plan, and suddenly you’re reconsidering what dinner should look like. But buying smaller packages isn’t always the most economical approach. Some Connecticut meat markets offer bulk purchasing options...

Connecticut · 2d

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8 Small-Town Connecticut Breakfast Buffets Where Locals Gather For A Hearty Sunday Morning Meal

Sunday mornings and big breakfasts just belong together. Especially when nobody feels like standing over the stove making pancakes for the whole family. That’s when a breakfast buffet starts sounding like a pretty wonderful idea. Small-town Connecticut breakfast buffets offer hearty morning meals that can make an ordinary Sunday...

Connecticut · 2d

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Connecticut nonprofit celebrates 150 years of pioneering paths beyond prison

“As a society, don’t we want them to come home better?” Beth Hines said of the work of Community Partners in Action.

Connecticut · 1d

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Eyewitness News Unscripted: Suspect in death of woman at nursing home appears in court

Connecticut · 1d

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Connecticut homeowners see property assessments soar as towns complete revaluations

Homeowners in several Connecticut communities are receiving new property assessments, and some are seeing values jump by more than 50%. West Hartford began mailing new assessment notices Wednesday. According to the town, residential property values increased an average of 58.6% since the last revaluation five years ago. Plainville homeowners have...

Connecticut · 2d

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9 Connecticut residents 50+ have died as flu cases surge

About 944,963 residents have gotten the updated flu shot this seaon, according to state data.

Connecticut · 11h

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3 CT properties near $775K come with a riverfront Cape, 2 cottages and a guest house

Whether looking for a house beside a river, a pair of beach cottages or a property with space for guests, Connecticut homebuyers have several options.

Connecticut · 2d

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This Classic Connecticut Drive-In Keeps Old-School Restaurant Traditions Alive With Burgers And Nostalgic Charm

Forget complicated menus for a moment. Sometimes all you really want is a good burger from a place that hasn’t forgotten what made drive-in restaurants so much fun. And honestly, I can understand the appeal. One classic Connecticut drive-in keeps old-fashioned burger traditions alive while offering a welcome dose...

Monroe, CT · 2d

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Connecticut Locals Guard The Secret Of This Remarkably Cheap Neighborhood Market

Finding a genuinely affordable grocery store these days can feel like winning a small lottery. You walk in expecting the usual prices, then notice something that makes you check the shelf label again. Wait, that’s all it costs?. One Connecticut neighborhood market offers budget-conscious shoppers an alternative to the...

Hartford, CT · 2d

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Connecticut Family Dollar shoppers could qualify for $40 million fund

Family Dollar has a proposed $40 million consumer fund, but Connecticut’s Dollar General case has no settlement or claims process yet.

Connecticut · 1d

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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 · 2d