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Coastal New England Gem Named Best Small Town To Visit In U.S. News Rankings
A charming coastal location has been crowned the best small town to visit in the United States, earning the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released rankings.
The annual list highlights destinations that capture the essence of small-town America with their scenic beauty, cultural offerings, and laid-back atmosphere. T
his year, Bar Harbor, Maine, claimed the No. 1 position, praised for its idyllic setting, stunning coastal views, and gateway to Acadia National Park.
Nestled along Maine’s rugged coastline, Bar Harbor attracts visitors year-round with its fresh seafood, bout…
Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including CT, Due To Allergy Risk
A nationwide recall has been issues for a popular brand of milk due to an allergy risk.
HP Hood LLC is recalling 96-ounce containers of Lactaid Milk because the product may contain trace amounts of almond, which is not listed on the label.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products, according to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The product was shopped to retailers and wholesalers in Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois…
Suspicious White Powder Sent To Election Offices Across Country — Including CT
A package with a suspicious white substance was intercepted at a United States Post Office in Connecticut earlier this week and could be part of a much larger scheme to disrupt or scare election workers ahead of election day, authorities said.
The package was found at a West Hartford post office on Monday, Sept. 16, the Connecticut Secretary of State said in a news release. No one was injured, but the contents were sent to a lab for testing.
Election offices in New York, Tennessee, Wyoming, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, Indiana, Massachusetts, …
Families Of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Reach $3M Settlement In Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Gabby Petito's family was awarded $3 million in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against Brian Laundrie's estate, according to multiple reports.
Petito, who was a resident of Long Island, was killed by Laundrie, her fiance, while the couple was traveling across the country in a van last summer. Her remains were found in a Wyoming national park on Sept. 19, 2021.
Laundrie died by suicide, and FBI investigators confirmed that Laundrie was responsible for Petito's murder.
NBC News reported on Thursday, Nov. 17, that Petito's family attorney Patrick Reilly said the $3 million in the settlement i…
Restaurant With 2 Fairfield County Locations Wins National 'Best Traditional Hot Wing' Award
A Fairfield County restaurant won first place in the "Best Traditional Hot Wing" category at this year's National Buffalo Wing Festival.
This year's festival was held on Saturday, Sept. 3, and Sunday, Sept. 4, at the Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, which is located in the Southtowns of the Buffalo metropolitan area.
The event featured wing eating competitions, "bobbing for wings," live music, and more.
During the festival, the National Buffalo Wing Festival also announced the 2022 restaurant winners in various categories, such as "Best Creative Sweet Wing" and "Best Dry Rub Win…
First Look From Gabby Petito Movie Set Emerges As Brian Laundrie Notebook Confession Released
As news splashed that filming was underway for the Lifetime film "The Gabby Petito Story," her killer's attorney released part of his confession for all to read.
Photographers caught the two actors portraying Long Island native Gabby Petito, age 22, of Blue Point in Suffolk County, and her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, age 23, who relocated from LongIsland to North Port, Florida, on Thursday, June 23 in Salt Lake City, Utah, close to where Petito was found dead, reported Fox News.
Hours later, on Friday, June 24, Laundrie's attorney, Steve Bertolino, released part of Laundrie's eight-page co…
Chilling Details Emerge After Brian Laundrie's Full Autopsy Is Released
Gruesome new details have been released in a 47-page report by a medical examiner as to the condition of Brian Laundrie's remains after they were discovered in an environmental preserve in Florida.
The report, released Monday, Feb. 14, by District Twelve Medical Examiner in Sarasota, Florida, revealed that Laundrie, who admittedly killed fellow Long Island native Gabby Petito, who also grew up in Blue Point in Suffolk County, shot himself in the left side of the head and his body was then partially eaten by animals.
His remains were found on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Sarasota County…
'It's Still Shocking,' Says Gabby Petito's Mom, Sharing Heartbreaking Message
Gabby Petito's mother, Nichole Schmidt, has shared a message expressing her grief after seeing a recommendation for a show about her daughter's story.
"When you turn on Hulu, and your daughter's story is the recommended show to watch," Nichole Schmidt tweeted on Sunday, Nov. 7. "It’s still shocking, feels like I’m outside looking in, this cannot be our life.
"We must keep going!!"
When you turn on Hulu, and your daughters story is the recommended show to watch. It’s still shocking, feels like I’m outside looking in, this cannot be our life. 😭💔 We must keep going!! 💪🏻🦋🌻@josephpeti…
Brian Laundrie's Social Media Activities Could Provide Key Info In FBI Investigation
Brian Laundrie's online communications and social media posts could have provided key information to the FBI, according to a new report.
The Independent reported on Sunday, Nov. 7, that the late 23-year-old Long Island native's digital footprint, including texts, social media, and cellphone records, may have already been examined and pieced together by authorities, citing NewsNation Correspondent Brian Entin.
Laundrie was named a person of interest in the homicide of his fiancée, 22-year-old Gabby Petito, of Blue Point in Suffolk County, after she went missing in late August during a cross-…
