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Business, Community Staple For Nearly A Century, To Close For Good: CT Business News
There was plenty of business news across Connecticut. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read business stories. Said one longtime customer, "The store will be missed and a piece of (the community) is...
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,...
Sports Briefs: Pistons motor past Magic
Cunningham leads Pistons past Magic DETROIT — Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 10 assists as the Detroit Pistons overcame a slow start to beat the Orlando Magic 135-116 on Wednesday night. Cunningham added six rebounds, three steals and three...
Connecticut students from 25 schools race to the finish line with the Hartford Marathon Foundation
The Hartford Marathon Foundation celebrated students from across Connecticut Thursday as they ran their final mile at Walnut Hill Park in New Britain. NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — The Hartford Marathon Foundation celebrated students from across the state...
Connecticut non-profit deploying to Jamaica to help after Hurricane Melissa’s devastation
A Hartford native and his nonprofit organization are going to Jamaica this weekend to contribute to on-the-ground response operations. HARTFORD, Conn. — After the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, members of the Jamaican...
Connecticut HS student taken into custody after report of gun; school dismissed
A Connecticut high school student was taken into custody Thursday after law enforcement responded to a report of a student with a gun, prompting a school lockdown, road closures and a massive police presence. “This message is to inform you that...
Sportsmans Corner: Happy Halloween and Bat Week
Sign up for the Athol Daily News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. There may be no more misunderstood animal than bats and we should all use the fact that this is Bat Week to learn more about these fascinating creatures....
2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship: Track Length, Laps, Distance and Defending Winner Explained
Four drivers, one race, one championship, and every second at Phoenix Raceway echoes with brilliance. Arizona is ready to light up under the final green flag, where legends will rise and legacies will be made. And as history reminds us, the very...
Connecticut Democratic Congressman Suggest Democratic President Might Assassinate MAGA Republicans
Well, that escalated quickly. Democrats are big mad about President Trump's using force to stop narco-traffickers from smuggling drugs into America. Yes, the same Democrats who defended Barack Obama's use of 563 drone strikes to kill 3797 people...
Connecticut community members raise relief funds for Hurricane Melissa victims in Jamaica
People expressed sadness that they couldn't be down there to help friends and family, but rallied together to gather community support. HARTFORD, Conn. — People across the northern Caribbean were digging out from the destruction left in the wake...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 8:06 a.m. EDT
Louvre heist highlights thorny issue for museums: How to secure art without becoming fortresses Many museums began reassessing security after the jewelry heist at the Louvre in Paris. Some were also reflecting on the inherent tension in the task...
Meet The Real Life Couples of The ‘I Love Lucy’ Cast: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz and More
More than 60 years after its premiere, I Love Lucy remains one of the most beloved sitcoms in classic TV history. Beyond the show just being as funny as it remains, much of its appeal has to do with the on-screen love story between Lucy and Ricky...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 7:08 a.m. EDT
Louvre heist highlights thorny issue for museums: How to secure art without becoming fortresses Many museums began reassessing security after the jewelry heist at the Louvre in Paris. Some were also reflecting on the inherent tension in the task...
Connecticut's Top 100 Middle Schools Ranked In New Analysis
CONNECTICUT — House of Arts Letters and Science Academy in New Britain is the best public middle school in Connecticut, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News researchers based the 2026 ranking of the nation’s best...
Connecticut educators support Red Cross with Hartford blood drive
The Connecticut Education Association held another blood drive Wednesday, partnering with the Red Cross of Connecticut and Rhode Island. HARTFORD, Conn. — The drive is still alive for the Connecticut Education Association. The CEA, based in...
Connecticut towing industry seeks higher rate amid proposed 13.5% hike
A new state law is complicating car towing for companies and easing retrieval for drivers, amid proposed DMV fee increases. WETHERSFIELD, Conn — Earlier this month, a new Connecticut law went into effect making it more difficult for companies to...
Connecticut teacher wins Milken Educator Award along with $25,000 cash prize
In Colchester, David Mason has built Bacon Academy’s manufacturing program into one of the largest in the state, as 130 students are currently enrolled. COLCHESTER, Conn. — A surprise ceremony at Bacon Academy in Colchester Wednesday morning...
Connecticut High School Football Top 10 State Rankings — Oct. 28, 2025
Connecticut high school football is close to wrapping up the 2025 regular season. High School on SI’s sixth week of rankings out of the Constitution State are here: 1. New Canaan (6-0) The Rams squeezed out a 14-7 victory over Greenwich. New...
Vermont town draws ‘Beetlejuice’ fans to iconic horror movie site
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,...