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9 spots for craft beer or wine north to south along Route 2 in CT
Highways in central Connecticut fan out from Hartford like a plasma ball, and most can be... → Read More
Voting in person? Here’s how to find your polling place
Connecticut residents with questions about their voting status or how, when and where to vote can get help online from the Secretary of the State. → Read More
CT man charged in deadly motorcycle/scooter collision
The collision happened a at approximately 9:43 p.m. on Aug. 19, 2019 at the intersection of New Park Avenue and Merrill Street in Hartford. → Read More
Waterbury PD: Man dies after being shot while talking with a friend
The victim and a friend were on the back porch talking when one gunshot was heard, Waterbury police said. → Read More
Scottish actor Sean Connery has died at the age of 90
LONDON (AP) - Scottish actor Sean Connery, considered by many to have been the best James Bond, has died. He was 90. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she was "heartbroken" at the news. "Our nation today mourns one of her best loved sons," she said. In a varied career, Connery played James Bond seven times, starting with "Dr. No" in 1962. His portrayal defined the suave secret agent… → Read More
Coast Guard searching for missing Groton boater
Matthew Lyon, 49, departed from Groton Elks Lodge and Marina on Friday afternoon, but did not return. → Read More
Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings owner buying Dunkin' Brands
NEW YORK (AP) - Dunkin' doughnuts and coffee is being combined with Buffalo Wild Wings and Arby's sandwiches. Inspire Brands Inc. said Friday that it is acquiring Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. for $11.3 billion, including the Dunkin' Brands' debt that Inspire will be taking on. The private-equity firm will pay $106.50 in cash for all of Dunkin' Brands' shares, which closed Friday at $99.71. Dunkin'… → Read More
Letter: Local artists bring city together
I am used to political campaigns dividing our community - especially so this year. So, imagine my delight when I found myself participating in a project that unites our community! The idea came from a volunteer for the Stephanie Thomas campaign, which over the summer explored the idea of street art to support her candidacy, but eventually decided against it. I then pitched the idea to the… → Read More
McDonald's cult classic, the McRib, is coming back
NEW YORK (AP) - McRib, the fast food sandwich that went viral before viral was a thing, is back. McDonald's announced Friday that for the first time in eight years it is bringing back its barbeque slathered sandwich with the cult following nationwide. The McRib will appear on the menus Dec. 2, for a limited time. The McRib is an elusive prize for adherents, who scour the internet for reports of… → Read More
NYC mayor mum on review of proposed Mets sale to Steve Cohen
NEW YORK (AP) - New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio deflected questions Thursday about whether he wants to block the sale of the New York Mets to hedge fund manager Steve Cohen. Asked about the proposed sale at a news briefing, de Blasio said the city law department is legally obligated to review the sale because Citi Field, where the Mets play, is on city land. "It's our land," said de Blasio, a… → Read More
Police: Three charged after drug bust at Norwalk motel
Lt. Jared Zwickler said the Special Services Division executed two search warrants at the Red Carpet Inn on Wednesday. → Read More
Police: These suspects stole nearly $3K in items from Dick’s in Norwalk
Norwalk police said one of the suspects assaulted an employee who tried to stop them on Monday at the Connecticut Avenue store. → Read More
Police release suspect photo in carjacking of Norwalk taxi
Lt. Jared Zwickler said that an EverReady Taxi cab was hijacked by a passenger who was armed with a handgun earlier this month. → Read More
UConn athletes cleared to return to campus
Student-athletes will be permitted to use strength and conditioning areas and other athletics facilities without the supervision of coaches. All workouts are voluntary. → Read More
Rapper Hurricane Chris arrested for murder in Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - Rap artist Hurricane Chris, known for the hit "A Bay Bay," has been arrested on a murder charge in Louisiana. The rapper, whose real name is Christopher Dooley Jr., was arrested early Friday on one count each of second-degree murder and illegal possession of stolen things, Shreveport Police said in a news release. Dooley, 31, of Shreveport, was being held without bond at… → Read More
Troupe429 Celebrates PRIDE with Film Series at Bow Tie Cinemas
LGBT films will be screened at the South Norwalk cinema and tickets are $5. → Read More
'Chariots of Fire,' 'Lord of the Rings' actor Ian Holm dies
LONDON (AP) - Ian Holm, an acclaimed British actor whose long career included roles in "Chariots of Fire" and "The Lord of the Rings" has died. He was 88. Holm died peacefully Friday morning in a hospital, surrounded by his family and carer, his agent, Alex Irwin, said in a statement. His illness was Parkinson's related. A star of stage and screen, Holm won a Tony Award for best featured actor… → Read More
New Canaan cancels parade, fireworks
New Canaan has canceled its traditional Memorial Day Parade and the Family Fourth Fireworks, held each Independence Day at Waveny. → Read More
FDA allows emergency use of drug for coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. regulators on Friday allowed emergency use of an experimental drug that appears to help some coronavirus patients recover faster. It is the first drug shown to help fight COVID-19, which has killed more than 230,000 people worldwide. President Donald Trump announced the news at the White House alongside Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn, who said the… → Read More
New White House press secretary McEnany holds 1st briefing
WASHiNGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's new spokeswoman, Kayleigh McEnany, vowed on Friday not to lie to reporters as she made her debut at the first White House briefing by a press secretary in more than a year. "I will never lie to you," McEnany told reporters. "You have my word on that." McEnany, who joined the White House last month, took the stage behind a podium that had quite literally… → Read More