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The 9 Best Pubs in Connecticut!

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The Inishmor Pub, Colchester, CT

This sweet spot in downtown Colchester, just across the street from the town green, is always packed with diners. Offering a family-friendly atmosphere, the Inishmor serves burgers created from…
This sweet spot in downtown Colchester, just across the street from the town green, is always…

The Big Day: Connecticut's Best Wedding Locations

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Lord Thompson Manor, Thompson, CT

Lord Thompson Manor has your special day all planned for you: from your rehearsal dinner to reception, after party, and even accommodations. The private grounds and beautiful manor at this stunning…
Lord Thompson Manor has your special day all planned for you: from your rehearsal dinner to…

The 9 Best Farmers Markets in Connecticut!

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Storrs Farmers Market, Storrs, CT

Stop by the college town of Storrs on Saturday afternoons for locally grown food. Chat with vendors who are happy to share recipes and growing methods while purchasing locally grown produce, meat,…
Stop by the college town of Storrs on Saturday afternoons for locally grown food. Chat with vendors…

Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Connecticut!

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Roseland Cottage, Woodstock, CT

Nicknamed "The Pink House," this National Historic Landmark recalls a more genteel time when the well-heeled (including several American presidents) enjoyed its charm and hospitality. There are…
Nicknamed "The Pink House," this National Historic Landmark recalls a more genteel time when the…

The 9 Best Public Golf Courses in Connecticut!

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Harrisville Golf Course, Woodstock, CT

Harrisville Golf Course is a nine-hole course suitable for beginners or intermediate golfers. The course offers great rates, with specials after 5:30 p.m. every day of the week. It also features a…
Harrisville Golf Course is a nine-hole course suitable for beginners or intermediate golfers. The…

The Perfect Fourth of July in Connecticut

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4th of July Jamboree, East Woodstock, CT

This patriotic event has been happening in East Woodstock since 1957. Families will enjoy a chicken barbecue at 11:30 a.m. and a parade at 1 p.m. Other fun activities include a book sale, silent…
This patriotic event has been happening in East Woodstock since 1957. Families will enjoy a chicken…

Best Activities For Retirees in Connecticut

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Middlesex Institute for Lifelong Education, Middletown, CT

For the low rate of $60 per year, adults 50 and older can choose from a wide array of classes offered in numerous subjects. This is an excellent way to keep your mind sharp and learn new skills.…
For the low rate of $60 per year, adults 50 and older can choose from a wide array of classes…

The 10 Best Yoga Studios in Connecticut!

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Ananda Yoga Studio, Woodstock Valley, CT

Ananda focuses on Svaroopa yoga, which is a gentle form of yoga that focuses on alignment and healing. Classes are only offered from Monday through Thursday with a mixture of both beginner and mixed…
Ananda focuses on Svaroopa yoga, which is a gentle form of yoga that focuses on alignment and…

Connecticut's 10 Best Breakfast Spots

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The Vanilla Bean Café, Pomfret, CT

This bright, high ceilinged café features extensive breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. For a quick weekday breakfast, grab an egg, pastrami, and Swiss cheese on an English muffin, or a…
This bright, high ceilinged café features extensive breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. For…

The Best Wineries in Connecticut!

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Sharpe Hill, Pomfret, CT

With two different wine tasting offerings available year-round on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, Sharpe Hill is a popular option in northeastern Connecticut. You can opt for a full-flight wine…
With two different wine tasting offerings available year-round on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays,…
Best Things In & Around Putnam, CT
The 10 Best Yoga Studios in Connecticut!

Ananda Yoga Studio, Woodstock Valley, CT

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Ananda focuses on Svaroopa yoga, which is a gentle form of yoga that focuses on alignment and healing. Classes are only offered from Monday through Thursday with a mixture of both beginner and mixed… Read More
Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Connecticut!

Roseland Cottage, Woodstock, CT

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Connecticut!
Nicknamed "The Pink House," this National Historic Landmark recalls a more genteel time when the well-heeled (including several American presidents) enjoyed its charm and hospitality. There are… Read More
The Perfect Fourth of July in Connecticut

4th of July Jamboree, East Woodstock, CT

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This patriotic event has been happening in East Woodstock since 1957. Families will enjoy a chicken barbecue at 11:30 a.m. and a parade at 1 p.m. Other fun activities include a book sale, silent… Read More
10 Best Plumbers in Connecticut

Drainworks Plumbing and Septic, Columbia, CT

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Plumbing is a dirty job, but the Drainworks team is always up to the toughest challenges. From working on sewer and septic systems to hydro jetting and basement waterproofing, they take on the… Read More
The 10 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Connecticut!

Pachaug State Forest, Voluntown, CT

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Pachaug State Forest is 24,000 acres of gorgeous woods, ponds, and trails made for mountain biking. This state forest is a great option to take bikes out for a spin, and biking, particularly in the… Read More
The 9 Best Pubs in Connecticut!

The Inishmor Pub, Colchester, CT

Featured in The 9 Best Pubs in Connecticut!
This sweet spot in downtown Colchester, just across the street from the town green, is always packed with diners. Offering a family-friendly atmosphere, the Inishmor serves burgers created from… Read More
The 9 Best Delis in Connecticut!

Rein’s New York Style Deli, Vernon, CT

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There is nothing better than a soup and a sandwich for lunch. Stop by Rein’s New York Style Deli for a hot bowl of borscht or matzo ball soup to accompany a fresh corned beef or salami… Read More
The 10 Best Arcades in Connecticut!

Sonny’s Place, Sommers, CT

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With indoor and outdoor fun, Sonny’s Place is somewhere families can spend the entire day and never get bored. There are batting cages, miniature golf, a rock wall, zip lines, and an arcade.… Read More
The 8 Best Places for Mac and Cheese in Connecticut!

These Guys Brewery, Norwich, CT

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These Guy’s Brewery has transformed a former industrial building in downtown Norwich into a hip spot for drinks and delectable foods. Their Buffalo chicken mac & cheese and mac & cheese… Read More
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Events around Putnam, CT
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4th of July Celebration in the Park

10:00 AM
Lion's Park, Plainfield, CT
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04

Independence Day Parade and VFW Ceremony

10:00 AM
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School, Canterbury, CT
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04

4th of July Jamboree

11:00 AM
East Woodstock Congreational Church, Woodstock, CT
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Jul
09

Annual Central Auto Group Car Show

10:00 AM
Central Auto Group, Plainfield, CT
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Putnam News

Governor Lamont Appoints Joann Ryan as Chair of Board of Regents, Names Juanita T. James and James McCarthy as Board Members

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
July 1, 2022
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 30th, announced he is appointing JoAnn Ryan to serve as chair of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), and Juanita T. James and… Read More

Governor Lamont Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision in West Virginia v. EPA

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
July 1, 2022
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 30th, released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: “This is… Read More

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts - June 30, 2022

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
July 1, 2022
Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of… Read More

Senators Duff and Maroney File Request With US Senator Cantwell to Legislate American's Data Privacy

June 30, 2022
On June 29th, state Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) and state Senator James Maroney (D-Milford) requested that US Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, review… Read More

Governor Lamont Reminds Residents That Connecticut’s Gas Tax Holiday and Fare-Free Bus Service Have Been Extended for Several Additional Months

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
June 30, 2022
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 29th, is reminding Connecticut residents that the law he signed earlier this year that suspends the state’s 25-cent-per-gallon excise tax on… Read More

Schedule of 2022 Connecticut Fireworks

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
June 30, 2022
As friends and families make plans to get together this weekend to celebrate Independence Day, I wanted to highlight the large number of fireworks shows that are happening across Connecticut in… Read More

Governor Lamont Appoints Mark Kohler as Secretary of the State

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
June 30, 2022
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 30th, announced that he will name Mark F. Kohler of North Haven to fill the vacancy of the Office of the Secretary of the State created by the… Read More

Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Package Expanding Community Access to Water Infrastructure Funding

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
June 30, 2022
Bipartisan water package readies communities to harness federal infrastructure dollars Lansing, MI. – On June 30th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 5890, 5891 and 5892 to… Read More

Governor Lamont Issues Declaration Enabling Crucial Federal Support for COVID-19 Response to Continue for Several More Months

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
June 29, 2022
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 28th, announced that he has signed a declaration that will enable crucial federal support Connecticut has been receiving throughout the COVID-19… Read More

Governor Lamont Statement on the Resignation of Secretary Merrill

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
June 29, 2022
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the announcement made on June 28th, by Secretary of the State Denise Merrill that she intends to resign from her… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Return of Program Allowing Children To Receive Free Admission at Connecticut Museums During the Summer Months

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
June 29, 2022
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 29th, announced that the popular state program Connecticut Summer at the Museum is returning for the 2022 summer season, enabling Connecticut children… Read More

Governor Lamont Reminds Residents That Connecticut’s Minimum Wage Is Scheduled To Increase on Friday

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
June 27, 2022
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is reminding Connecticut residents that the state’s minimum wage will increase from the current rate of $13.00 per hour to $14.00 per hour beginning on… Read More

Governor Lamont Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe Vs. Wade

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
June 25, 2022
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 24th, released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturns the… Read More

Senator Duff Releases Statement In Response To Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion Rights And Access

June 25, 2022
On June 24th, Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) released the following statement after the Supreme Court today ruled in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health to effectively strike down Roe v Wade,… Read More

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts - June 24, 2022

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
June 25, 2022
Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of… Read More
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Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret

Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT
Located in Connecticut's 'Quiet Corner,' the Connecticut Audubon Society's Grassland Bird Conservation Center at Pomfret is surrounded by our 700-... Read More

Roseland Cottage

Roseland Cottage
556 Route 169, Woodstock, CT
Built in 1846 in the newly fashionable Gothic Revival style, Roseland Cottage depicts the summer life of Henry and Lucy Bowen and their young famil... Read More

Owen Bell Park

Owen Bell Park
19 Town Farm Rd, Dayville, CT
This park offers something for everyone a track and trails for running and walking, playground equipment for children, basketball and tennis courts... Read More

Connecticut Audubon Society at Trail Wood

Connecticut Audubon Society at Trail Wood
93 Kenyon Road, Pomfret Center, CT
Trail Wood, the former home of writer-naturalist Edwin Way Teale and his wife Nellie, and our Bafflin Sanctuary in Pomfret, were chosen by the edit... Read More

Sharpe Hill Vineyard

Sharpe Hill Vineyard
108 Wade Road, Pomfret, CT
Open: Year-Round Come and visit Sharpe Hill Vineyard, the award winning winery of Connecticut's Quiet Corner! Sharpe Hill Vineyard has received ove... Read More

Prudence Crandall Museum

Prudence Crandall Museum
1 South Canterbury Road, Canterbury, CT
The Museum, located at the Junction of State Scenic Routes 14 & 169 in Canterbury, Connecticut includes three period rooms, changing exhibits o... Read More

Plainfield Skatepark

Plainfield Skatepark
95 canterbury road, Plainfield, CT
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Horse Listeners Orchard

Horse Listeners Orchard
317 Bebbington Road, Ashford, CT
Our farm store is your one-stop-shop to all of our farm-fresh offerings. From veggies to fruit, we have something for every occasion. Horse Listen... Read More

Griswold's Jewett City Skate Park and Basketball Court

Griswold's Jewett City Skate Park and Basketball Court
Wilson Street and Hill Street, Jewett City, CT
Built in 2009, by the "Heart of Griswold: Project" grant approved by CT DEEP. We updated our skate park with concrete jumps and events as well as r... Read More
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