'At a crisis point'. Special education costs soar in Connecticut

Special education costs have reached a crisis point, according to a state senator. “We are at a point where special education in the state of Connecticut is not sustainable,” said State Sen. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, D-Trumbull, calling for “better oversight.” …

Connecticut covering free cancer screenings for firefighters

The State of Connecticut is expanding the benefits to make firefighters safer in their profession by including free, enhanced cancer screenings. The new benefit provided by the state comes in response to evidence that firefighters, due to their repeated …

Connecticut Is Home to the Largest U-Pick Tulip Farm in New England

With weather like this, how can you not say that it's officially spring? Pure sun, birds chirping, flowers blooming and warm weather among us and I am just about ready for summer. We've gotten hints of spring, but I'm already to go all in. We …

Bagel Aficionados of Western Connecticut: 2025 is Our Year

Hello bagel aficionados of Western Connecticut, if you haven't noticed yet our favorite breakfast treat is having a moment in 2025. I love bagels, buttered or cream cheese? I don't care. For most of the 1980 & 1990's I was right alongside …

Made in Connecticut: Durante’s Pasta

New Connecticut Appeals Board for Property Valuation Proposed

Senate Bill No. 1556 has been introduced proposing to create a new Connecticut Appeals Board for Property Valuation (the “Board”).  If the bill is adopted, the Board would be constituted this year to hear appeals from the actions of municipal assessors …

Video: Water-powered sawmill in Ledyard, Connecticut

LEDYARD, Conn. — The Ledyard Up-Down sawmill in Ledyard, Connecticut is a rare surviving example of a technology that was once commonplace – a water-powered up-and-down, or sash-type sawmill.  Restored to operating condition in the 1970's and operated …

Man convicted of murdering a Connecticut woman whose young daughter has never been found

MILFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut jury on Tuesday convicted a man of murder and evidence tampering in the 2019… MILFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut jury on Tuesday convicted a man of murder and evidence tampering in the 2019 killing of his girlfriend, …

Biological mom of victim in Connecticut house of horrors blasts officials for keeping son from her: ‘The state failed me ...

WATERBURY, Conn. — The biological mother of the man who was allegedly locked away and starved for two decades by his accused wicked stepmother blasted officials Tuesday for not allowing her to contact him and keeping information on his well-being from her. …

The Best Venues to See Live Music Outdoors in Connecticut

Music hits differently underneath the stars on a warm, summer night. If that sounds good, here are the best venues to see live music outdoors. Connecticut has a nice variety of performing arts centers, pavilions, and locally-owned farms brave enough to …