Joe Amarante, New Haven Register

Joe Amarante

New Haven Register

Connecticut, United States

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  • New Haven Register
  • Stamford Advocate
  • Register Citizen
  • Greenwich Time
  • The Middletown Press
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Past articles by Joe:

CT-linked authors tell of 'The FBI Way,' 'Guide to America'

Three new books from Connecticut authors include a children’s book based on a... → Read More

Caution mixes with hope at restrained events on New Year's Eve in CT

Smaller, virtual events and takeout food are in the spotlight for a New Year’s Eve like... → Read More

7+ places in CT to downhill ski, snowboard, cross-country ski or just trek on snowshoes

Early snowfalls do wonders for ski areas in the Northeast, and the recent nor’easter... → Read More

New Haven Chorale lifts spirits with holiday Zoom concert on YouTube

A few choirs who go together during the early part of the pandemic became super... → Read More

Next Stop: Shubert’s online holiday gathering, fundraiser Dec. 13

The Shubert Theatre in New Haven has a long tradition of holiday season shows. In 2020, that means a virtual event, but with a real party kit for home viewing. → Read More

Meriden-raised Brian Charette, a Hammond organ artist, has new album Dec.1

'Slick chords and dreamy atmospheres' describe Brian Charette's new album, he says. "Like the Sun" comes out Dec. 1. → Read More

2 new products on the home food & beverage list in CT

A slightly carbonated adult beverage and a family breakfast bread with bits of cinnamon are new to the Connecticut market this fall. → Read More

Shoreline and Connecticut trolley museums ready holiday rides & lights

What's your holiday trolley preference? There are events for Santa fans in East Haven and East Windsor starting Nov. 27. → Read More

Things to do in arts & entertainment for the week of Nov. 8 and beyond

Holiday events starting to pop up, along with comic performances, films and visual arts in this week's calendar of events in Connecticut. → Read More

Heads up: Route 8 closure among highway projects next week

The state Department of Transportation is urging Route 8 south motorists in Waterbury to seek an alternative route if possible. → Read More

Police: DUI driver found in basement after crashing into New Haven building

The 20-year-old man from Portland, Connecticut sustained minor injuries → 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

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

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum holds participatory ballot art project

Ever want to have your work in a museum? The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is inviting folks to participate in their mail art project. → 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

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

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

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

Police: Bridgeport man killed in fiery crash on Route 8 in Shelton

The crash happened on southbound Route 8 about a mile north of Exit 12 in Shelton. → Read More

Strong wind causing scattered power outages

Scattered outages were reported in Norwalk, Roxbury, Norfolk, Cheshire and Mansfield. → Read More