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10 Halloween Horror Movies Based On Real-Life Events: From The Conjuring To The Exorcist
Horror Movies Based On Real-Life Events (Photo Credit – Prime Video/Youtube) If there’s any genre of movies that can keep you engaged till the very end, it has to be the horror genre. And as the spooky season is here in the name of Halloween, then...
‘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...
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...
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...
Connecticut High School Football Final Scores, Results - October 31, 2025
The 2025 Connecticut high school football season continued on Friday, and High School On SI has a list of final scores from the eighth weekend of action. Connecticut High School Football Schedule & Scores (CIAC) - October 31, 2025 Amity Regional...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
'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....
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...
This Connecticut Airbnb Is Like Stepping onto the Set of “Holiday Inn”
Connecticut is a pretty busy, modern state that always gets a lot of traffic in the summer, so it's great to find a place to get away from it all and enjoy the simpler things in life. It's easy to forget, but the Nutmeg State does have some...
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...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
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,...