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10/28/2026

Three of Connecticut's Most Brutal Murderers

Three of Connecticut's most notorious killers committed crimes that shocked the nation. Richard Crafts murdered his wife and disposed of her remains using a woodchipper. Lorne Acquin killed nine people, including seven children, before setting their Prospect home ablaze. Emanuel Lovell Webb strangled three women in Bridgeport, evading justice for years until DNA evidence linked him to the murders.

10/26/2026

How Rich Is Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont?

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont reported nearly $65 million in income over four years, but his family fortune dates back more than a century to J.P. Morgan chairman Thomas Lamont. His wife, venture capitalist Annie Lamont, has an estimated net worth of $650 million. From Greenwich to Maine, the family maintains substantial real estate holdings. Lamont has spent over $40 million on his campaigns but has never accepted a governor's salary.

10/22/2026

Connecticut’s Wiffle Ball Sold to Family Behind Pro League

After 73 years of family ownership, Connecticut's Wiffle Ball company has been sold to an Arizona family. Founded in Fairfield in 1953 by David Mullany, the iconic brand grew into a global phenomenon, with manufacturing based in Shelton. Its new CEO is 20-year-old Logan Rose, who, alongside his 17-year-old brother Carson, built a professional Wiffle Ball league featuring celebrity owners including Kevin Costner. Production will remain in Connecticut.

10/20/2026

I-95 Lane Closures Planned From Greenwich to New Haven

Starting Monday, October 26, Connecticut drivers can expect intermittent daytime lane closures along I-95 in 12 towns between Greenwich and New Haven. Closures will occur at different locations throughout the six-week project as crews clean highway bridge drainage systems. Work is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays through December 4.

10/19/2026

Connecticut hospitality is in steep decline. In 1975, roughly half of Americans entertained guests monthly, compared with just 12% in 2026. Meanwhile, Americans spent nearly 120 additional minutes at home each day in 2022 compared with 2003. From dinner parties to neighborhood gatherings, has the convenience of entertaining ourselves come at the expense of connecting with others?

10/18/2026

A five-week-old Connecticut kitten miraculously survived a 120-foot fall from New London’s Gold Star Memorial Bridge into the Thames River. Construction worker Bobby Silva rescued her from the water, suffering a bite in the process. Despite a bruised lung, the kitten had no broken bones. After receiving care from New London Animal Control and veterinary professionals, Silva adopted her and named her Molly Carlson after the champion cliff diver.

Credit (Photos): New London Animal Control Department

10/14/2026

The 1946 Plan to Transform Greenwich Into a World Capital

In 1946, Greenwich was the United Nations preferred location for its permanent headquarters. The proposed 42-square-mile international city would have spanned Greenwich, Stamford and neighboring towns. But influential residents, including the Rockefellers and Prescott Bush, opposed the plan. Greenwich voters rejected it nearly three to one, and the UN ultimately settled in Manhattan, aided by an $8.5 million donation from John D. Rockefeller Jr.

10/12/2026

Greenwich Was the Hamptons Before the Hamptons

Before the Hamptons became a playground for the wealthy, Greenwich was already attracting New York’s elite. Railroad access beginning in 1848 helped transform the farming town into a summer destination known for its lavish estates, private yachts and exclusive clubs. From Boss Tweed’s extravagant Americus Club to Copper Beech Farm and Belle Haven, the legacy of Greenwich’s Gilded Age continues to shape one of America’s most expensive residential communities.

10/11/2026

Yale University Leads Ivy League in Reported Rapes

Yale University recorded 27 reports of r**e in 2025, more than any other Ivy League school, according to federally mandated campus crime statistics. All 27 were reported in student residential facilities. The figure increased from 19 in 2024 but remained below the 56 reported in 2023. These statistics reflect reported incidents, not necessarily the prevalence of sexual assault. Differences in reporting practices and widespread underreporting complicate comparisons between institutions.

10/08/2026

Belden House & Mews Brings Boutique Luxury to Historic Litchfield

Belden House & Mews opened in downtown Litchfield in 2025, transforming the 1888 family home of Dr. Charles Belden into a 31-room boutique luxury hotel. The restoration preserved the mansion’s Victorian architecture while introducing contemporary interiors, landscaped gardens, a swimming pool, a wellness-focused bathhouse and a restaurant serving seasonal New England cuisine.

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