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CT Ranked Among 10 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why CT Ranked Among 10 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why CT Ranked Among 10 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
CT Ranked Among 10 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Happiest States in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 measures of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, unemployment, income growth, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety. The personal finance website also looked at how many adults feel active and productive, along with factors like sleep, leisure time, job security, and community support. "The happiest states are those that provide above-ave…

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Connecticut Named One Of America’s Happiest States, But It Lags Heavily In One Metric Connecticut Named One Of America’s Happiest States, But It Lags Heavily In One Metric Connecticut Named One Of America’s Happiest States, But It Lags Heavily In One Metric
Connecticut Named One Of America’s Happiest States, But It Lags Heavily In One Metric Connecticut residents have fresh bragging rights after the state landed among the nation’s 10 happiest. WalletHub released its latest state rankings Tuesday. The financial company placed Connecticut at No. 7 with an overall score of 61.38 out of 100. The study looked for states that “exhibit the best combination of good economic, emotional, physical and social health.” Connecticut’s strongest showing came in emotional and physical well-being. The state ranked fifth nationwide in that category. The personal-finance website WalletHub just released its report on 2026’s Happiest States i…

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by Josh Lanier
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New Stamford Waterfront Restaurant To Replace Longtime Harbor Point Favorite New Stamford Waterfront Restaurant To Replace Longtime Harbor Point Favorite New Stamford Waterfront Restaurant To Replace Longtime Harbor Point Favorite
New Stamford Waterfront Restaurant To Replace Longtime Harbor Point Favorite A new waterfront restaurant is preparing to take over a familiar space in Stamford’s Harbor Point neighborhood. Ocean 46 will replace the Crab Shell Restaurant at 46 Southfield Ave. The Crab Shell closed in November 2025 after serving customers for 36 years. Antonio’s Restaurant Group signed a 15-year lease for the site, according to The Hartford Business Journal. The lease covers more than 6,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space. The company also operates Antonio’s Italian Bistro and Zucchero Café in Darien. Ocean 46 plans to serve seafood, steaks, burgers, pasta, and Italian-inspi…

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CT Officers Rescue Driver Minutes Before Flames Consume Vehicle CT Officers Rescue Driver Minutes Before Flames Consume Vehicle CT Officers Rescue Driver Minutes Before Flames Consume Vehicle
CT Officers Rescue Driver Minutes Before Flames Consume Vehicle Two Connecticut police officers are being called heroes after they pulled an unresponsive driver from a burning vehicle just minutes before flames overtook it, authorities said. East Windsor Officer Devlin was first to reach the crash around 4:15 a.m. on Aug. 31 on Bridge Street in East Windsor. The car was on fire, and the driver was unconscious and had a seat belt on, which complicated removing them from the vehicle, police said.  As Devlin began trying to free the driver, Sgt. Tessier arrived to help out.  The officers pulled the driver from the vehicle and dragged them t…

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by Josh Lanier
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Porch Lights Shine As CT Community Supports Family Of Boy, 11, Killed In Crash With School Bus Porch Lights Shine As CT Community Supports Family Of Boy, 11, Killed In Crash With School Bus Porch Lights Shine As CT Community Supports Family Of Boy, 11, Killed In Crash With School Bus
Porch Lights Shine As CT Community Supports Family Of Boy, 11, Killed In Crash With School Bus A Connecticut town is surrounding the family of sixth-grader Torren O’Grady with love, support, and light after he died in a crash. Torren O’Grady, 11, was killed after he collided with a school bus while riding his bike in North Stonington around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, near Old Colony and Pinecrest roads. The bus driver has not been charged as of Sunday. The loss came five days into the new school year. North Stonington Public Schools dismissed students early Wednesday so children could be with their families after the traumatic incident. The district made counselors, e…

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by Josh Lanier
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Best, Worst Places To Retire In US Revealed In New Ranking: How CT Fared Best, Worst Places To Retire In US Revealed In New Ranking: How CT Fared Best, Worst Places To Retire In US Revealed In New Ranking: How CT Fared
Best, Worst Places To Retire In US Revealed In New Ranking: How CT Fared A new report shows which cities offer the best affordability, activities, and other benefits for retirees. WalletHub released its 2026 Best & Worst Places to Retire ranking on Monday, Aug. 31. The personal finance website compared 182 US cities across 45 measures covering affordability, activities, quality of life, and health care. The study evaluated cities using factors including adjusted cost of living, taxes, recreation and senior centers, museums, weather, crime rates, access to health care providers, hospital quality, and life expectancy. The analysis assumes retirees ar…

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CT-Born Actress, Baseball Player Quickstep Into New Season Of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ CT-Born Actress, Baseball Player Quickstep Into New Season Of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ CT-Born Actress, Baseball Player Quickstep Into New Season Of ‘Dancing With The Stars’
Ct-born Actress, Baseball Player Quickstep Into New Season Of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Connecticut is sending two of its own to compete for the mirrorball trophy. Hartford-born actress Jenna Dewan and New Milford native Jackson Olson will compete on Season 35 of “Dancing with the Stars.” Dewan has danced professionally for more than two decades. She will compete with Val Chmerkovskiy. Dewan currently stars in the police drama "The Rookie." She also appeared alongside her ex-husband, Channing Tatum, in the 2006 teen dance-drama "Step Up." View this post on Instagram Dewan left Connecticut as a child and grew up in Texas.  …

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CT Crash Kills Father Of Infant Son With Baby Girl On The Way: 'Our Hearts Are Broken' CT Crash Kills Father Of Infant Son With Baby Girl On The Way: 'Our Hearts Are Broken' CT Crash Kills Father Of Infant Son With Baby Girl On The Way: 'Our Hearts Are Broken'
CT Crash Kills Father Of Infant Son With Baby Girl On The Way: 'Our Hearts Are Broken' A Connecticut community is in mourning after a young father of an 11-month-old boy, who had a daughter on the way, was killed in a motorcycle crash over the weekend.  Jordan Thomas Jr. was killed shortly before 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30, after he was involved in a crash with a vehicle on the Silas Deane Highway in Rocky Hill, near the Exit 24 ramps for Interstate 91, police said. He died at the scene.  His loved ones created a GoFundMe to help provide for his fiancée and partner of six years, Nataliya, their infant son, and unborn daughter, who is due in December.&n…

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Danbury Gallery To Feature Father-Daughter Illustrators Danbury Gallery To Feature Father-Daughter Illustrators Danbury Gallery To Feature Father-Daughter Illustrators
Danbury Gallery To Feature Father-Daughter Illustrators A new art exhibition featuring father-daughter illustrators Leslie Cober and Alan E. Cober will open at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. “Legacy of the Line: The Work of Leslie Cober and Her Father Alan E. Cober” will be on view from Thursday, Sept. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 4, at The Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center, 43 Lake Ave. According to Western Connecticut State University, the exhibition traces family influences and shared qualities in the work of both artists. Leslie Cober Western Connecticut State University Alan Cober Western Conne…

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This Historic CT Home Looks Straight Out Of A Tim Burton Movie, And May Have A New Owner This Historic CT Home Looks Straight Out Of A Tim Burton Movie, And May Have A New Owner This Historic CT Home Looks Straight Out Of A Tim Burton Movie, And May Have A New Owner
This Historic CT Home Looks Straight Out Of A Tim Burton Movie, And May Have A New Owner This Connecticut landmark looks like it's plucked straight from a Tim Burton movie, and it could soon have a new owner. The Converse House at 185 Washington St. in Norwich is under contract after it went on the market last month for $525,000. Built around 1870, the High Victorian Gothic house features bold colors and dramatic architecture. Its seven-sided front porch makes a striking first impression. The Converse House at 185 Washington St. in Norwich Zillow The home was built for Col. Charles A. Converse, a Norwich businessman and philanthropist. It was later added to the Nationa…

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Family Seeks Help Sending NY Man Home After Fatal CT Crash Family Seeks Help Sending NY Man Home After Fatal CT Crash Family Seeks Help Sending NY Man Home After Fatal CT Crash
Family Seeks Help Sending NY Man Home After Fatal CT Crash The family of a New York man killed in a Connecticut dirt bike crash is asking the community's help in sending him home. Jose Eduardo, 21, of Mount Carmel, New York, died Sunday, Aug. 23, after crashing a dirt bike on railroad tracks in Waterbury. His family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to return his body to his homeland.  “There are no words to comfort our family at this time,” the fundraiser said. “We asked for help to be able to send my nephew’s body to Guatemala since his body will have to be taken to his native country." The campaign had raised more than $2,400 by Monda…

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Connecticut Mom ‘Overwhelmed With Gratitude’ After Taylor Swift’s $50K Donation Connecticut Mom ‘Overwhelmed With Gratitude’ After Taylor Swift’s $50K Donation Connecticut Mom ‘Overwhelmed With Gratitude’ After Taylor Swift’s $50K Donation
Connecticut Mom ‘Overwhelmed With Gratitude’ After Taylor Swift’s $50K Donation A Connecticut mother who was nearly killed after stopping to help three teenagers who crashed on Interstate 95 in July said she is "overwhelmed with gratitude" after Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to support her recovery. Ashlie Taunton, of Ledyard, was severely injured July 18 after she stopped to help teenagers whose vehicle had hydroplaned off I-95 in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, during a rainstorm. Moments after she helped the last person out of the vehicle, a second car veered off the road. She shoved a teenager to safety before the car struck her. The 42-year-old's heroism has drawn nationa…

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by Josh Lanier