Celebrating Connecticut Day at the Big E

The biggest annual fair in New England is back in West Springfield, Mass. Today, the Big E is celebrating Connecticut Day with with state staples such as aerospace, pizza, basketball and more. On the Avenue of States stands the Connecticut...

Three years after Hurricane Ian: The Fort Myers Beach comeback story

Three years after Hurricane Ian, Fort Myers Beach is reimagining its community while facing rebuilding challenges. The town is balancing new, hurricane-resilient construction with preserving its historic "Old Florida" character. Despite progress,...

3 Dominican men charged in Connecticut with robbing Apple truck at gunpoint in March

Jose Miguel Mercado, 32; Jean Gonzalez Paulino, 31; and Daury Rodriguez Contreras, 22; allegedly robbed the Apple truck March 25 in a Manchester commuter lot. HARTFORD, Conn. — Three men from the Dominican Republic have been charged with the armed...

Dee and Tommy Hilfiger's richly detailed home is 'Palm Beach with a twist'

Inside Dee and Tommy Hilfiger's "Coral House" Douglas Friedman "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There’s a common assumption that beautiful homes aren't truly lived in—that they’re too...

Women's soccer ties Hofstra, rolls past Central Connecticut State

Beneath the lights of Stevenson-Pincince Field, the women’s soccer team (5-1-2, 0-0 Ivy) tied Hofstra University (3-1-4, 0-0 Coastal Athletic Association) 1-1 on Thursday. The Bears followed the performance with a resounding 4-0 win at Central...

Avelo Airlines extends Connecticut flight schedule for spring 2026 travelers

Avelo Airlines provides flights to 31 destinations from Connecticut. CONNECTICUT, USA — Avelo Airlines said Tuesday that they have extended their Connecticut flight schedule through April 2026 to make way for travelers' spring plans. According to...

10 New England towns that glow with fall foliage magic

Nothing quite compares to fall in New England, when the entire region transforms into a patchwork of fiery reds, golden yellows, and deep oranges. As the air turns crisp and the daylight fades a little earlier each evening, the season invites us...

Barnes & Noble Set to Open Two New Connecticut Locations

Barnes & Noble is Back — Two New Stores Coming to Connecticut For years it felt like Barnes & Noble was fading into the background, quietly closing stores and leaving book lovers worried the days of browsing real shelves were numbered. But the...

You Can Stay in an Enchanting Castle Airbnb in Connecticut

Once the centerpiece of a CT city's tourism drive, ex-hotel eyed as affordable apartments

The high-rise that opened as an hotel 39 years ago amid expectations of reviving a downtown is being transformed to affordable apartments in an effort to ease Connecticut’s housing shortage. It is an effort in Bridgeport that housing advocates...

Sounds goDrivers kept hitting tortoises at a Florida state park. Then one woman took action.

Maggie Serus is hard to miss, and that’s the point. It’s a searing summer morning at Honeymoon Island State Park, and just beyond the toll booth, donning a bright orange vest and a leopard print headband, stands the proud 71-year-old. There’s a...

I Refuse to Travel Without This Alo Yoga Pullover That Provides the Perfect Amount of Warmth and Never Wrinkles

From my experience, nothing is worse than being too hot or too cold while traveling, so I’ve become very particular about the pieces I let take up precious space in my suitcase. For fall, that means lightweight and packable layers to handle...

We bought a fixer-upper in a coastal Connecticut town. In a year, we built a suburban life that's so good I don't miss NYC.

At 22, I had big dreams. A recent college grad, I wanted to write for a magazine and embrace the glitz and glam of Manhattan while living in a stylish loft fit for Carrie Bradshaw. In reality, my overpriced apartment was more "shoebox chic" with a...

Trader Joe’s to Add Two New Connecticut Locations in 2025

Trader Joe’s Expansion: Two New Stores Coming to Connecticut in 2025 Trader Joe’s is in growth mode (sounds gross), with 41 new locations set to open nationwide this year. And yes, Connecticut made the list. The cult-favorite grocery chain —...

From the Farm: ‘Mark Twain’ tribute at Munster luncheon includes humorist’s fame and flaws

Donna Abercrombie of Munster invited me to attend a Sept. 9 luncheon in the gathering space at Southside Christian Church in Munster with the lure of her “special guest speaker being Mark Twain.” Abercrombie, known to many for her more than...

Morrissey cancels series of gigs in United States after facing 'credible' threats on his life

Former Smiths frontman Morrissey has called off performances scheduled for this weekend in Connecticut and Massachusetts following what his representatives describe as a credible threat against his life. The 66-year-old singer was set to appear at...

These Are The 4 Trendiest Beach Destinations This Fall, According To New Report

Crowds are dispersing and sweltering weather is dissipating, leaving much of America's coastlines more enjoyable to visit in the fall. Beach season doesn't have to be over. Rather than hitting the closest rustic mountain town to go apple-picking...

“Connecticut Avenue NW Deckover Work Scheduled to Begin Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Service Lanes to Close from Q Street to Dupont Circle”

From DDOT: “The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin construction of the deckover at Dupont Circle on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, as part of the Connecticut Avenue Streetscape and Deckover Project, weather permitting. The new...

At 100, her secret to longevity isn’t magic but simple habits like beach walks and reading newspapers. Here's her diet and exercise routine

Mary Coroneos, who celebrated turning 100 this June, isn’t slowing down. Living in Norwalk, Connecticut, with her daughter, she starts each day with purpose—reading two newspapers, heading to the gym, and visiting the beach. Her daily routine...

New Hampshire is courting Canada after a summer of lack-luster tourism. Will its northern neighbor listen?

Sign up for the Concord Monitor's morning newsletter and get essential news each day. The six-hour drive from Ontario to New Hampshire is a familiar one for Brad Norrad. He has passed through the eastern townships of Quebec, crossed into the U.S....