In 1997, Paul Newman donated 7.5 acres beside his Connecticut home; the land later became part of a 38-acre public ...

A stretch of woodland can become a lasting public space when a community chooses to protect it. In Westport, Connecticut, actor Paul Newman and his family helped make that possible by donating 7.5 acres beside their home to the town in 1997. The land later …

Early voting starts Monday across Connecticut

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Early voting begins Monday, giving Connecticut voters 14 days to cast a ballot before Election Day. Towns across the state are preparing poll workers and voting locations ahead of the start date. This is the third year Connecticut …

Connecticut AI SEO Agency Stratedia Expands Local SEO and GEO to Help U.S. Businesses Get Found on Google and ChatGPT

Phones not ringing, forms sitting empty, missing from AI answers: the Mystic agency is growing its lead-focused services across the U.S., including California MYSTIC, CT, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stratedia, a Mystic …

Connecticut Catholic community reacts to Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) - The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and underwent surgery Tuesday to remove part of his right lung. The surgery was successful with no complications and lasted 90 minutes. The key, officials said, was that it was …

Frontman of popular Connecticut party band dies after cancer battle

SHELTON, Conn. (WFSB) - Darik Pearson, singer for the well-known local band Darik & The Funnags, died Tuesday after a six-year battle with stage four prostate cancer. In a statement on Facebook, Pearson’s wife Michele said in part, “Darik was so deeply …

Connecticut Chipotle Customer Has To Ask Worker For More Salad Dressing—4 Times: ‘They Are Clearly Rationing So They Don’...

If you thought you could still go to Chipotle and get a burrito the size of your head, you might want to think again. In recent years, many former fans of the chain have accused the restaurant of cutting down on its portion sizes. Some have accused the …

Housing Affordability Weighs on Young Connecticut Voters

Cat missing 571 days reunited with Connecticut family after epic journey

GREENWICH, Connecticut (WABC) -- A cat named Turtle has been reunited with his family after being missing for 571 days and traveling across two states. Turtle disappeared in March 2025. Originally a stray from Tennessee, Turtle had been microchipped and …

Experts sound alarm over record-low osprey breeding rates on the Connecticut coast

Connecticut's osprey population is facing a troubling trend, with the birds recording their worst breeding season on record, according to the Connecticut Audubon Society. Experts say a sharp decline in osprey chick survival rates could be linked to …

Municipalities consider lifting water bans as drought ends in Connecticut River Valley

Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Municipalities in the region are considering lifting restrictions on outdoor water use now that the state has declared the Connecticut River Valley is no longer in a drought …