CT Culture Corner: Museums offer Egyptian exhibits and bird art
Fairfield, Torrington and Storrs venues spotlight Egyptomania, and Connecticut's own version of John James Audubon.
Jun 6, 2026Open source
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Attorneys in Raul Valle case to argue Friday over double jeopardy in James McGrath's fatal stabbing
Raul Valle will return to court Friday when attorneys will argue whether charges should be dismissed in stabbing death of Fairfield Prep student James McGrath.
May 8, 2026Open source
For 70 Years, Fairfield Warde High School's Woodshop Has Showcased Students' Creativity
The Woodshop is preparing for its 30th Wood Show in June, where many student-made items and furniture will be on display and for sale.
May 8, 2026Open source
Photos: Notre Dame-West Haven vs. Fairfield Prep high school boys lacrosse
Photos from the Notre Dame-West Haven vs. Fairfield Prep Southern Connecticut Conference high school boys lacrosse game played Monday, May 4, 2026.
May 5, 2026Open source
Suspect Busted After Fleeing From Fairfield Cops, Then Giving Fake Name: Police
The suspect was arrested on multiple charges, according to authorities.
May 1, 2026Open source
After nursing home crises, states target private equity’s role
Nearly 200 residents at the St. Joseph’s Center nursing home in the affluent Connecticut suburb of Trumbull were evacuated last year after Legionella bacte...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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After Sandy Hook, what some CT women came to see as a threat to children’s safety, others view as a means of protecting them.
May 30, 2026Open source
Hall of Fame Yankees’ closer Mariano Rivera pitches new hot sauce in Connecticut
Mariano Rivera, a 13x MLB All-Star, introduced “Mo’s Heat,” his new line of hot sauces, to hundreds of fans during a meet-and-greet at ShopRite in Stam...
May 30, 2026Open source
King George statue, civic activism: Wilton, CT reflects on America's 250th anniversary
The Wilton Historical Society in Connecticut is helping visitors connect with the stories, artifacts and everyday people that shaped America's past.
May 17, 2026Open source
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Connecticut warns parents after 3 children die from suspected Benadryl overdoses
Three Connecticut children died from suspected Benadryl overdoses in the last two months, state officials said.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
New Haven, CT, Firefighter/Paramedic Mourned after Dying During Surgery
"More New Haveners are alive and well thanks to Firefighter (Paramedic Thomas) Kochera," said Mayor Justin Elicker.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Kids Count conveys mixed picture of how children fare in CT
Connecticut moved up in a national ranking that rates how well children are doing state-to-state, despite lower scores in some categories.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
3 CT children die of apparent overdose as ‘Benadryl challenge’ spreads online
Three Connecticut children died in the last two months after apparently overdosing on an active ingredient in Benadryl.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Will Connecticut hit heat wave territory this week? Saturday may decide
Inland Connecticut towns may climb into the 90s Thursday and Friday, with muggy air, higher heat index values and a few pop-up storms possible.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
This Manchester restaurant has the 'best prime rib' in Connecticut, food site Mashed says
Manchester restaurant The Main Pub was named to Mashed's list of "The Restaurant with the Best Prime Rib in Your State."
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Two CT towns land on Travel + Leisure's list of the '10 Best Laid-back Beach Towns in the Northeast'
Travel + Leisure named two Connecticut towns to its list of the "10 Best Laid-back Beach Towns in the Northeast."
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Connecticut celebrates and sends off three James Beard Award finalists
Connecticut formally sent off three culinarians on Tuesday afternoon in preparation for the nationally recognized James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Meriden man dies after tractor-trailer crash that shut down I-91 South in Windsor
A 22-year-old man has died after a crash that closed Interstate 91 South in Windsor on Tuesday morning, Connecticut State Police said. The crash happened nea...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Missouri man enters plea in Connecticut cryptocurrency, kidnapping scheme
A man pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court Monday to a charge connected to a 2022 attempted Bitcoin robbery and kidnapping.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Death investigation underway in Windham
A death investigation is underway in Windham, according to Connecticut State Police.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Lamont signs new CT gun law. GOP lawmakers claim it's unconstitutional
Governor Ned Lamont has signed a new Connecticut law that prohibits the sale and importation of pistols that can be easily converted into fully automatic mac...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Report: CT has completed just over half of governor’s 2021 climate order
The executive order called on state agencies to complete 23 actions to reduce Connecticut’s carbon emissions and adapt to climate change.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Filthy Pinko of the Week: Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy!
AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib When it comes to handing out awards, you're likely to hear the presenter say something along the lines of, "It wasn't an easy decision...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Attempted sexual assault of social worker in Connecticut prison draws responses from officials The incident...
Attempted sexual assault of social worker in Connecticut prison draws responses from officials The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. Friday at Corrigan Corr...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Public warned not to disturb sea lamprey spawning in the Connecticut River
The sea lamprey are considered a “Species of Greatest Conservation Need” in both Vermont and New Hampshire.
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Texas tractor-trailer driver flown in custody to Connecticut, charged with negligent homicide Dewayne Garri...
Texas tractor-trailer driver flown in custody to Connecticut, charged with negligent homicide Dewayne Garrison, 52, of Spring, Texas, was extradited to Conne...
Jun 6, 2026Open source
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Westport is in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Region: Connecticut
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06880, 06881, 06888, 06889
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After nursing home crises, states target private equity’s role
Nearly 200 residents at the St. Joseph’s Center nursing home in the affluent Connecticut suburb of Trumbull were evacuated last year after Legionella bacte...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Connecticut warns parents after 3 children die from suspected Benadryl overdoses
Three Connecticut children died from suspected Benadryl overdoses in the last two months, state officials said.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
New Haven, CT, Firefighter/Paramedic Mourned after Dying During Surgery
"More New Haveners are alive and well thanks to Firefighter (Paramedic Thomas) Kochera," said Mayor Justin Elicker.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Kids Count conveys mixed picture of how children fare in CT
Connecticut moved up in a national ranking that rates how well children are doing state-to-state, despite lower scores in some categories.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
3 CT children die of apparent overdose as ‘Benadryl challenge’ spreads online
Three Connecticut children died in the last two months after apparently overdosing on an active ingredient in Benadryl.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Will Connecticut hit heat wave territory this week? Saturday may decide
Inland Connecticut towns may climb into the 90s Thursday and Friday, with muggy air, higher heat index values and a few pop-up storms possible.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
This Manchester restaurant has the 'best prime rib' in Connecticut, food site Mashed says
Manchester restaurant The Main Pub was named to Mashed's list of "The Restaurant with the Best Prime Rib in Your State."
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Two CT towns land on Travel + Leisure's list of the '10 Best Laid-back Beach Towns in the Northeast'
Travel + Leisure named two Connecticut towns to its list of the "10 Best Laid-back Beach Towns in the Northeast."
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Connecticut celebrates and sends off three James Beard Award finalists
Connecticut formally sent off three culinarians on Tuesday afternoon in preparation for the nationally recognized James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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