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10 Halloween Horror Movies Based On Real-Life Events: From The Conjuring To The Exorcist
‘Hamilton,’ a decade old and still a huge musical hit, takes another shot at The Bushnell

‘Hamilton,’ a decade old and still a huge musical hit, takes another shot at The Bushnell

“Hamilton” has turned 10, and the musical theater sensation still has a vibrant, relevant, ever-shifting tale of revolution and democracy to tell. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s mix of American history, theatrical diversity and contemporary hip-hop had its...

Owner:  Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
Connecticut bars cannot stay open an extra hour when daylight saving time changes

Connecticut bars cannot stay open an extra hour when daylight saving time changes

The clocks will move from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday morning, but state officials say that bars and restaurants may not remain open during that extra hour. HARTFORD, Conn. — The clocks change again this weekend, as they’ll rewind from 2 a.m. to 1...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Connecticut Politics Collide in Battle Over Industrial Development

Connecticut Politics Collide in Battle Over Industrial Development

EAST GRANBY, CT- The small, rural town of East Granby, located northwest of the capital city of Hartford, continues to make news. We recently reported on a candidate for first selectman who used a swastika-like image with “MAGA” emblazoned across...

Owner:  Kyle S. Reyes
Connecticut High School Football Final Scores, Results - October 31, 2025
Vermont town draws ‘Beetlejuice’ fans to iconic horror movie site for another Halloween

Vermont town draws ‘Beetlejuice’ fans to iconic horror movie site for another Halloween

EAST CORINTH, Vt. (AP) — For nearly 40 years, a tiny town in Vermont has attracted hoards of “Beetlejuice” fans eager to visit where the whimsical horror movie’s most famous scenes were filmed. With a population hovering just around 1,500,...

Owner:  DuJuan McCoy
Art with a common bond

Art with a common bond

Carbondale-based sculptor Leah Aegerter, pictured, collaborated with Connecticut artist Bunny Burson to make “The Common Code,” the new outdoor sculpture on the Anderson Ranch Arts Center’s campus. Aspen Daily News file Anderson Ranch Arts Center...

Owner:  David Cook & Spencer McKnight
Resources in Connecticut for those affected by possible SNAP delays

Resources in Connecticut for those affected by possible SNAP delays

With a federal government shutdown likely to expand into November, hundreds of thousands of people in Connecticut will not receive November SNAP benefits. CONNECTICUT, USA — With the federal government continuing its shutdown heading into the...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Trick-or-treating safety tips for Connecticut families

Trick-or-treating safety tips for Connecticut families

Amy Watkins, director of Safe Kids Connecticut and Watch for Me CT, offered several tips on how families can stay safe on Halloween night. HARTFORD, Conn. — In Connecticut and across the country, Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights of...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Union Cemetery officials in Connecticut warn against ghost hunting during the Halloween season

Union Cemetery officials in Connecticut warn against ghost hunting during the Halloween season

Union Cemetery in Easton has intrigued ghost hunters and historians with tales of hauntings and its rich history dating back to 1825. EASTON, Conn. — One of Connecticut’s oldest cemeteries, Union Cemetery in Easton, is filled with rich history and...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Red Cross urges Connecticut to test smoke alarms while turning clocks back

Red Cross urges Connecticut to test smoke alarms while turning clocks back

The Red Cross said their volunteers have assisted at least 2,350 people in Connecticut affected by 425 home fires so far this year. CONNECTICUT, USA — The Red Cross urged Connecticut residents to test their smoke alarms while they turn their...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
'Reverse Trick or Treating' tradition continues at Connecticut Children’s

'Reverse Trick or Treating' tradition continues at Connecticut Children’s

Health care heroes, goblins and witches kept the Halloween spirit alive at the medical center in Hartford. HARTFORD, Conn. — Some of the hospital staff members wore masks Friday, but nothing could mask their enthusiasm for the Halloween holiday....

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Paranormal activity reported at the Captain Daniel Packer Inne in Connecticut

Paranormal activity reported at the Captain Daniel Packer Inne in Connecticut

Employees at Mystic's Captain Daniel Packer Inne say they have seen different ghosts there. One worker claims to have had an out of body experience. MYSTIC, Conn. — Employees at the Captain Daniel Packer Inne in Mystic say they have seen different...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
This Connecticut Airbnb Is Like Stepping onto the Set of “Holiday Inn”
Over a Third of Connecticut Towns Lack Competitive Elections for Top Job

Over a Third of Connecticut Towns Lack Competitive Elections for Top Job

When Connecticut voters head to the polls on Tuesday, more than a third of towns — 45 in total — will have just one choice for the top job. The percentage of uncontested races for mayor and first selectman has climbed steadily since 2007, reaching...

Owner:  Gregory Stroud
Popular TV Meteorologist Leaves Station To Join Competitor: CT News

Popular TV Meteorologist Leaves Station To Join Competitor: CT News

On the weekend, we present some of the top stories and headlines from all across Connecticut. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here. The meteorologist announced plans to leave one local TV news station...

Owner:  Charles “Charlie” C. Hale
Captive in Connecticut suspect granted access to stepson’s medical records and new identity

Captive in Connecticut suspect granted access to stepson’s medical records and new identity

WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - Kimberly Sullivan will continue wearing her GPS ankle monitor but has been granted access to her stepson’s medical records and new identity in the case where she’s accused of imprisoning and torturing him for decades. After...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
JONES: Trick or Treat: Keiki Cartoon by Father Fitness

JONES: Trick or Treat: Keiki Cartoon by Father Fitness

Parents, pops, grown-ups, and kids, gather round. Father Fitness will read, while you crank up the sound. Don’t wait ‘til tomorrow; go online real soon. My website is free, to watch this cartoon. House by house, door by door, “Treat or trick?...

Owner:  Todd Carpenter & Canso Investment Counsel
Dress to Impress: William Andoni’s Premier Fashion Show

Dress to Impress: William Andoni’s Premier Fashion Show

By Trinity Murchie, Arizona Silver Belt The Cobre Valley Center for the Arts is the pulse of downtown Globe, inspiring creative expression and artistic authenticity since it opened its doors in the late 20th century. On Friday, October 24, the...

Owner:  J.J. Tompkins
Tiny Vermont town draws ‘Beetlejuice’ fans to iconic horror movie sites for nearly 40 years

Tiny Vermont town draws ‘Beetlejuice’ fans to iconic horror movie sites for nearly 40 years

EAST CORINTH, Vt. — For nearly 40 years, a tiny town in Vermont has attracted hordes of “Beetlejuice” fans eager to visit where the whimsical horror movie’s most famous scenes were filmed. With a population hovering just around 1,500,...

Owner:  Murdoch Family

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