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Popular retailer ‘better than Whole Foods’ to open four new stores in the same state as part of 33 additions in 2025
AMERICANS are set to see dozens of new grocery options as one of the nation’s most beloved chains continues a major expansion. The company has already mapped out 33 new locations for 2025, with four of them popping up in the same state. 3 A...

Connecticut’s Work Ethic Ranked 29th In The Nation For 2025
The average American worker puts in over 1,8000 hours a year at their job and constantly struggle with that precious work-life balance. Do you think that your neighbor works harder than you do? If you live in Connecticut, you may be right. A new...

Connecticut Cities Called Out as Travel Letdowns on MSN’s New List
Two Connecticut Cities Just Made a List of America’s Most Disappointing Places Remember when you were growing up how the word disappointed just hit harder? Like, if your parents were angry with you, that was one thing. But if they were...

Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty prediction and betting tips - Aug. 25 | 2025 WNBA Season
The Connecticut Sun will be on the road to face the New York Liberty in one of two games scheduled for Monday. It's the fourth matchup between them this season. The Sun (9-27) are fifth in the Eastern Conference and have won four of their last...

3 romantic apple orchard getaways in New England
Travel Plan a fall weekend full of foliage, apple picking, cider doughnuts, and cozy accommodations. The Stanton House Inn in Greenwich, Conn. The Stanton House Inn By Kristi Palma September 19, 2025 | 3:02 PM 3 minutes to read Share Close Send...

Brattleboro, Hinsdale officials discuss fate of 2 old Connecticut River bridges
HINSDALE, N.H. (WCAX) - Two structurally deficient bridges connecting Brattleboro and Hinsdale, New Hampshire, are highlighting a disconnect between the two towns. Some in Brattleboro have big dreams to renovate the closed structures into...

WNBA playoff winners and losers: Mercury's Alyssa Thomas and the refs
There will be a new WNBA champion. The Phoenix Mercury eliminated the New York Liberty, 79-73, Friday night at PHX Arena. Alyssa Thomas recorded another triple-double, her ninth of the season. The guard, who came to the Mercury in the offseason...

Fort Myers Beach properties hope for trailer permit extension
Fort Myers Beach businesses and homeowners continue to operate and live out of trailers after being devastated by Hurricane Ian. Tuesday morning, an attorney will decide which properties can remain and which ones must relocate. One property not in...

Fort Myers Beach properties hope for trailer permit extension
Fort Myers Beach businesses and homeowners continue to operate and live out of trailers after being devastated by Hurricane Ian. Tuesday morning, an attorney will decide which properties can remain and which ones must relocate. One property not in...

Injured golfers fell into insurance hell after crash – then the magic happened
This is the third of a four-part series. Come back to Freep.com for the last part on Sunday. Read Part 1. Read Part 2. CHARLEVOIX — Charlevoix golf coach Doug Drenth was floating in and out of consciousness − kept alive by a ventilator and amazing...

Labor Day proves smooth flying at Myrtle Beach International Airport
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Labor Day 2025 was a breeze at Myrtle Beach International Airport, with very few delays on what is one of the busiest travel days of the year. The TSA estimates 17.4 million people will take to the skies before the...

Connecticut parolee in red Tesla caught speeding in Wildwood
A Connecticut parolee in a red Tesla was arrested after being stopped for speeding with a suspended license. A deputy observed 34-year-old Colin Gibbons in a red Tesla traveling northbound on County Road 229 in Wildwood around 7:50 p.m. Thursday,...

Nude beach etiquette: Lose your clothes, not your manners
Most of us have felt the freedom and delight that comes with stripping down to a swimsuit on a sunny day and wading into a cool sea, the horizon twinkling in the distance. But what of shedding those final strips of fabric and going nude? The...

Price of train tickets going up in Connecticut
The price of train tickets are going up across Connecticut starting on Monday. We spoke to the state Department of Transportation about it and they said their budget request was cut at the state level by $11 million. What that means is they...

Would a Taylor Swift wedding be too large for Westerly to handle?
Rumors of a potential Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding have Westerly officials contemplating the logistics. Local business owners and residents have mixed feelings, weighing the economic excitement against potential closures. A large wedding...

Top 20 employers in Connecticut, according to Forbes
Thinking of applying for a new job? Some places to work are better than others. Forbes recently released a list of "America's Best Employers by State," based on factors like wage parity, work culture, paths to professional advancement, and whether...

The Coming Down To The Wire On Tax Extensions Edition
The extension deadline is fast approaching. getty If your favorite tax person has been ignoring your calls, emails and silly memes about now, they should be forgiven–they’re likely head down working on tax returns on extension. This year, with an...

Summer is over, and Trump never took a vacation
A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. Labor Day, according to the Department of Labor, is “an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American...

Three major takeaways from UConn football’s season-opening win over Central Connecticut
The UConn football team had a concerning first 20 minutes after kickoff in its season-opener on Saturday. After receiving the ball first, the Huskies’ opening drive lasted only four plays before head coach Jim Mora had to send the punt unit out....

Rhode Island's 'Taylor Swift Tax' on vacation homes of the wealthy is spreading to other states
Taylor Swift attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Frazer Harrison | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images A version of this article appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a...