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The 10 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: 19 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 10 Best Breakfast Places in Connecticut!

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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 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 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 10 Best Wedding Locations in Connecticut!

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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 Retirement Activities 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 13 Best Restaurants in Connecticut!

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Heirloom Food Company, Danielson, CT

Heirloom has an extensive menu and everything on it can be made gluten-free. They also serve gluten-free and vegan sweets and bread. In addition to a gluten-free and vegan menu, they support local…
Heirloom has an extensive menu and everything on it can be made gluten-free. They also serve…

Top Outdoor Activities: Best Fly Fishing Spots in Connecticut

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Fort Trumbull State Park

Fishing is allowed from the scenic and historic Fort Trumbull 24 hours per day. Fishers might expect to catch bluefish, bass, summer flounder, hickory shad, weakfish, and more while fishing on this…
Fishing is allowed from the scenic and historic Fort Trumbull 24 hours per day. Fishers might…

The 8 Best Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Connecticut!

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Heirloom Food Co, Danielson, CT

Heirloom Food Company chooses only 100 percent organically grown produce, and also aims to source locally whenever possible. Almost each dish at Heirloom can be ordered vegan and they also have a…
Heirloom Food Company chooses only 100 percent organically grown produce, and also aims to source…
Best Things In & Around Putnam, CT
The 10 Best Farmers Markets in Connecticut!

Storrs Farmers Market, Storrs, CT

Featured in The 10 Best Farmers Markets in Connecticut!
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,… Read More
The 13 Best Restaurants in Connecticut!

Heirloom Food Company, Danielson, CT

Featured in The 13 Best Restaurants in Connecticut!
Heirloom has an extensive menu and everything on it can be made gluten-free. They also serve gluten-free and vegan sweets and bread. In addition to a gluten-free and vegan menu, they support local… Read More
Connecticut Weekend Guide: Best Things to Do March 31-April 2, 2023!

Firepit Fridays, Storrs Mansfield,CT

Featured in Connecticut Weekend Guide: Best Things to Do March 31-April 2, 2023!
Come to The Adventure Park At Storrs on March 31, 2023 at 5:00pm for a unique outdoor experience! Spend two hours climbing and then cozy up around the firepit. Enjoy access to all of the courses with… Read More
The 14 Best Camping Spots in Connecticut!

Salt Rock, Baltic, CT

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Good news for pet lovers! Two pets are allowed per campsite rental, making this a great spot to bring your dogs camping. There are a total of 71 tent and RV sites available for rent at Salt Rock… Read More
The 8 Best Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Connecticut!

Heirloom Food Co, Danielson, CT

Featured in The 8 Best Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Connecticut!
Heirloom Food Company chooses only 100 percent organically grown produce, and also aims to source locally whenever possible. Almost each dish at Heirloom can be ordered vegan and they also have a… Read More
The 10 Best Breakfast Places in Connecticut!

The Vanilla Bean Café, Pomfret, CT

Featured in The 10 Best Breakfast Places in Connecticut!
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… Read More
The 9 Best Live Theater Venues in Connecticut!

Jorgensen at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

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The Jorgensen Center for Performing Arts is a public theater located on the UCONN campus. They show a wide variety of live performances including music, ballet, theater, and comedy. Their packed… Read More
The 7 Best Fly Fishing Spots in Connecticut!

Fort Trumbull State Park

Featured in The 7 Best Fly Fishing Spots in Connecticut!
Fishing is allowed from the scenic and historic Fort Trumbull 24 hours per day. Fishers might expect to catch bluefish, bass, summer flounder, hickory shad, weakfish, and more while fishing on this… Read More
The 9 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
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Events around Putnam, CT
Apr
01

Thompson Recreation's Annual Easter Egg Hunt

1:00 PM
Thompson, CT
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Apr
05

More than Scenery: Yellowstone, an American Love Story with Janet L. Pritchard

3:00 PM
Barnes & Noble at UConn, Mansfield, CT
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Apr
09

Easter at Westfield Church

10:00 AM
Westfield Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Danielson, CT
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Apr
27

Annual Poetry Night at QVCC

6:00 PM
Quinebaug valley Community College, Danielson, CT
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May
19

Classic Stones Live

7:00 PM
Loos Center for the Arts, Woodstock, CT
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Putnam News

Governor Lamont Announces Launch of Wrong-Way Driving Public Awareness Campaign

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 11, 2023
WATCH: Video of “One Wrong Move” television advertisement Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on March 10th, announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is… Read More

Governor Lamont Statement on Senate Vote Confirming Justice Kahn to the U.S. Court of Appeals

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 11, 2023
Hartford, CT –Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the vote on March 9th, by the U.S. Senate confirming Connecticut Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Araújo… Read More

Governor Lamont Extends Coverage Period for Deliverable Fuel Assistance Under the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program to March 31

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 11, 2023
HARTFORD, CT –Governor Ned Lamont on March 10th, announced that he has directed the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) to extend the coverage period for households receiving… Read More

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts - March 9, 2023

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 10, 2023
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

Governor Lamont Nominates Robert Shea, Jr. As Claims Commissioner

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 9, 2023
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on March 8th, announced that he is nominating Robert F. Shea, Jr. of West Hartford to serve as claims commissioner. Shea is being nominated to fill the… Read More

Lamont Commemorates International Open Data Day 2023

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 6, 2023
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is marking International Open Data Day, which is celebrated this year on March 5, 2023, by recognizing the transparency and openness of Connecticut’s… Read More

Governor Lamont and Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce Connecticut Program on Reducing Student Absenteeism Featured as National Best Practice

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 6, 2023
WATCH: Video from the Collaborative for Student Success on Connecticut’s LEAP initiative HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut State Department of Education Commissioner… Read More

Governor Lamont Statement on the Passing of Common Cause President Karen Hobert Flynn

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 6, 2023
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the passing of Karen Hobert Flynn, president of Common Cause: “Karen made a lasting impact on Connecticut… Read More

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts - March 2, 2023

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 3, 2023
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

Governor Lamont Directs State Office Buildings Closed to the Public Tuesday February 28th, Due to Winter Storm

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
February 28, 2023
Hartford, CT –Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 27th, announced that he is ordering all executive branch state office buildings closed to the public on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, due to the winter… Read More

Governor Lamont Proposes Establishing the English Learners’ Bill of Rights To Safeguard the Provision of Bilingual Education

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
February 27, 2023
Bridgeport, CT– Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 27th, held a news conference in Bridgeport to announce that he has submitted a legislative proposal to the Connecticut General Assembly establishing… Read More

Governor Lamont Nominates Bryan Cafferelli as Consumer Protection Commissioner

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
February 27, 2023
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 27th, announced that he is nominating Bryan Cafferelli to serve as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. “Bryan has… Read More

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts - February 23, 2023

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
February 25, 2023
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

Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Statements on the One-Year Anniversary of the Invasion of Ukraine

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
February 24, 2023
Hartford, CT– Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statements regarding the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: Governor Lamont… Read More

Governor Lamont and U.S. Small Business Administration Announce Expansion of HUBZone-covered Area in Torrington

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
February 24, 2023
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) New England Regional Administrator Mike Vlacich on Feb 23rd, held a news conference in Torrington to announce the… 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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