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In a state that once swore by mayo and only mayo, more restaurants are serving the version known as (gasp!) Connecticut style.
Sep 21, 2026Open source
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Portland, Connecticut. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Middlesex. Associated ZIP codes: 06480.
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Zachary Barry, 22, died early Wednesday morning as a result of injuries he sustained in a crash the day before, police say.
Sep 18, 2026Open source
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The team wins its second championship in four years and moves on to the New England regional in Bristol, Connecticut.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Portland Fire puts on a furious finish to eclipse the Sun
The Portland Fire ended Wednesday’s home game on a 21-6 scoring spurt to overtake the Connecticut Sun for an 81-71 win at the Moda Center.
May 30, 2026Open source
Leite scores 20 and the Fire win third straight with 71-61 victory over the Sun
Carla Leite scored 20 points and the expansion Portland Fire won their third straight game with a 71-61 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night.
May 28, 2026Open source
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The pro from Danielson, Connecticut, made some clutch shots to stay in front of the Topsham native, then prevailed down the stretch.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
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A new business has brought the first robotic barista to Connecticut. ‘This is the future’
A Cromwell couple has gone viral for opening the first coffee shot in Connecticut to feature a robot barista, but it hasn't come without some criticism.
Aug 7, 2026Open source
Viktor Hovland beats Scottie Scheffler in playoff to win Travelers Championship
LinkCROMWELL, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 29: Viktor Hovland of Norway celebrates with spectators after winning the Travelers Championship 2026 in a playoff at TPC Ri...
Jun 30, 2026Open source
Scottie Scheffler surges to second-round 60 at Travelers
Scottie Scheffler, who could not convert a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole at the Travelers Championship that would have sealed a sub-60 round, settled...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
The world's top golfers are returning to Connecticut next week for Travelers Championship
The Travelers Championship tees off at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell next Wednesday. We spoke with Nathan Grube, the executive director of the Travelers...
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Motorcycle driver injured after crash in Cromwell
A motorcycle driver was injured after a crash with a car on Route 372 near the I-91 on and off ramps in Cromwell, police said. A car was exiting a gas statio...
May 11, 2026Open source
CT’s veterans cemetery is getting a major boost with nearly $600k in funds
The Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown is getting a major boost with nearly $600,000 in federal dollars aimed at improvements and expanded bur...
Oct 5, 2026Open source
Former state high school star quarterback signs with Jets
Connecticut's Will Levis, who starred at Xavier High in Middletown, was signed by the New York Jets on Tuesday. Levis, a quarterback, was cut by the Tennesse...
Sep 22, 2026Open source
Flock Drones Spark Debate in Two Connecticut Cities
Police officials say a first-responder drone program could save lives, while residents of Middletown and Bridgeport have raised concerns about what they mean...
Aug 3, 2026Open source
Civil trial continues probe of DCF action in 7-month-old's death in Middletown
Testimony resumed Wednesday in Connecticut in a civil trial against the Department of Children and Families (DCF), where the family of Aaden Moreno argues th...
May 6, 2026Open source
Middletown residents say no to one-way roads off of Route 9
The Connecticut Department of Transportation has plans to improve various locations in Middletown, but people who live there say it will only make traffic wo...
May 5, 2026Open source
Family of Middletown man killed in shooting remembers his life as a son and talented football player
A kind son and cousin who loved playing football. The family of Xzavier Reyes spoke Sunday as they remembered his life. Reyes was shot and killed in Middleto...
May 4, 2026Open source
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Election Day unfolds with relatively few problems. Some voters disrupted by weather, machine issues
The first polling sites have opened in a handful of states — Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and Virginia.
Nov 3, 2026Open source
Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls
The first polling sites have opened in a handful of states — Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and Virginia....
Nov 3, 2026Open source
Matt Ritter considered as possible interim UConn president
House Speaker Matt Ritter has been approached about replacing Radenka Maric as the president of the University of Connecticut.
Nov 3, 2026Open source
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Portland is in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
Region: Connecticut
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Election Day unfolds with relatively few problems. Some voters disrupted by weather, machine issues
The first polling sites have opened in a handful of states — Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and Virginia.
Nov 3, 2026Open source
Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls
The first polling sites have opened in a handful of states — Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and Virginia....
Nov 3, 2026Open source
Matt Ritter considered as possible interim UConn president
House Speaker Matt Ritter has been approached about replacing Radenka Maric as the president of the University of Connecticut.
Nov 3, 2026Open source
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41.5852230, -72.6127970
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