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See Inside: $27.5M CT Mansion With Historic Charm, Modern Luxury Hits Market See Inside: $27.5M CT Mansion With Historic Charm, Modern Luxury Hits Market
See Inside: $27.5M CT Mansion With Historic Charm, Modern Luxury Hits Market A renovated Queen Anne Victorian mansion in Greenwich is on the market again with a price tag of $27.5 million. The home at 276 Otter Rock Drive sits on 1.67 acres inside a guard-gated enclave that looks out toward Long Island Sound. The Belle Haven neighborhood is one of the most exclusive in town, making it among the priciest areas in Connecticut. Zillow The house spans 11,500 square feet across four floors with eight bedrooms and five bathrooms. A detached carriage house holds a poolside loggia and a three-bedroom apartment with a kitchen and lounge. It adds space for guests or staff. …

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UConn Football Coach Jim Mora Leaving For New Position UConn Football Coach Jim Mora Leaving For New Position
UConn Football Coach Jim Mora Leaving For New Position The University of Connecticut's football program is bracing for a major change after head coach Jim Mora announced he's leaving after leading the team to some of its best years in Huskie's history.  Mora, who finishes with a 9-3 record, has accepted a head coaching position at Colorado State University, UConn Athletic Director David Benedict announced in social media posts Wednesday morning, Nov. 26.  “Coach Mora brought energy and a winning culture back to UConn Football and put our program back on the national stage," he said in a statement.  Mora took over in 2022…

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'Pick A F---ing Side': Sen. Murphy Says Trump’s Posts About Executing Democrats Crossed A Line 'Pick A F---ing Side': Sen. Murphy Says Trump’s Posts About Executing Democrats Crossed A Line
'Pick A F---ing Side': Sen. Murphy Says Trump’s Posts About Executing Democrats Crossed A Line Sen. Chris Murphy warned that President Donald Trump’s comments suggesting Democratic lawmakers could be hanged for “seditious behavior” have put people's lives in danger. The Connecticut Democrat said it is time to “pick a f--king side.” “This is not normal. We cannot allow this to feel normal,” the Murphy said in a video posted to X. “Every Democratic member of the Senate and the House … their life is in jeopardy.” Trump’s posts came after six Democratic lawmakers — all veterans or former national security officials — released a video urging military members to “refuse illegal orders…

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Stew Leonard Jr. Approves Of Viral Butter-Dipped Ice Cream Cone, His Doctor Does Not Stew Leonard Jr. Approves Of Viral Butter-Dipped Ice Cream Cone, His Doctor Does Not
Stew Leonard Jr. Approves Of Viral Butter-Dipped Ice Cream Cone, His Doctor Does Not Does butta make it betta? That's something Stewart Leonard Jr. set out to answer when he tried the viral salted butter-dipped vanilla soft serve cone earlier this week. The sweet-and-salty treat is the newest creation of New York-based French pastry chef Dominique Ansel, the inventor of the cronut. The dairy magnate posted his taste test on Stew Leonard's social platforms. And the verdict? "Mmmmmmm!" he gushed, wiggling his hips. "Who doesn't love ice cream? Who doesn't love butter? And who doesn't love salt?" His doctor, he joked, would not approve of the trendy dessert. @stewleona…

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Embattled Middletown Superintendent Fired, But Not Over DUI Arrest Embattled Middletown Superintendent Fired, But Not Over DUI Arrest
Embattled Middletown Superintendent Fired, But Not Over DUI Arrest A Connecticut school superintendent who was already on leave for a DUI arrest earlier this year has now had his job terminated over allegedly improper paperwork, officials said. Middletown Superintendent Alberto Vázquez Matos was officially released from his contract on Tuesday, Nov. 18, after the Middletown Board of Education learned he had not renewed his state-required superintendent's certification in September. That annual certification is mandated by state law. Christopher Cardella, a Middletown Board of Education member, read a statement about the firing to NBC Connecticut. "Vázque…

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Erin Stewart's First Ad For CT Governor Has The Internet Divided Erin Stewart's First Ad For CT Governor Has The Internet Divided
Erin Stewart's First Ad For CT Governor Has The Internet Divided Longtime New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart has unveiled her first campaign ad in her 2026 bid for Connecticut governor, just one day after officially filing to run. In the video, Stewart, a Republican, says she wants to take on the "clowns" in Hartford. "I'm running for governor because the clowns in Hartford have run our state into the ground," she says in her opening salvo. New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart released her first campaign ad attacking those she calls "clowns" and "wealthy, out-of-touch politicians" in Hartford. Mayor Erin Stewart YouTube Stewart contends that state leader…

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Middletown Superintendent’s DUI Arrest Prompts School Board Special Session Middletown Superintendent’s DUI Arrest Prompts School Board Special Session
Middletown Superintendent’s DUI Arrest Prompts School Board Special Session A Connecticut school superintendent was placed on administrative leave after it came to light that he had been arrested over the summer for allegedly driving while intoxicated, reports said.  Superintendent Alberto Vázquez Matos' arrest was the subject of a Middletown School Board special session on Thursday, Nov. 14. Board members discussed the matter for three hours before unanimously choosing to place him on administrative leave and transfer his responsibilities to his staff, NBC Connecticut reported.  Vázquez Matos' was arrested in Brandon, Florida, on July 29, Florida of…

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3rd Airline In 3 Months Pulls Out Of Bradley International Airport 3rd Airline In 3 Months Pulls Out Of Bradley International Airport
3rd Airline In 3 Months Pulls Out Of Bradley International Airport Bradley International Airport is now down another airline. Following the departures of Spirit Airlines in September and Avelo Airlines in October, BermudAir announced this week that it would end nonstop flights to the Windsor Locks airport. BermudAir began flying out of Bradley only seven months ago. The airline did not say why it chose to pull out of Bradley International, but officials with the Connecticut Airport Authority said the decision was based on a shift in BermudAir's network strategy. Representatives for BermudAir could not be reached for comment. The company announced last m…

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Middletown Superintendent’s DUI Arrest Prompts School Board Special Session Middletown Superintendent’s DUI Arrest Prompts School Board Special Session
Middletown Superintendent’s DUI Arrest Prompts School Board Special Session A Connecticut school board is scheduled to meet this week to discuss potential disciplinary action following the arrest of its superintendent on a DUI charge. Middletown Superintendent Alberto Vázquez Matos was arrested in Brandon, Florida, on July 29, Florida officials said. Police records show that the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office pulled him over just before 11:30 p.m. and arrested the 51-year-old after he refused to take a breathalyzer test. Vázquez Matos was also cited for having active driver's licenses in both Connecticut and Florida. He pleaded not guilty to all charges, reco…

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Inside CT's $2.75M Glass House Where Every Reflection Tells A Story Inside CT's $2.75M Glass House Where Every Reflection Tells A Story
Inside CT's $2.75M Glass House Where Every Reflection Tells A Story The Evans House isn’t hiding a thing. The $2.75 million, five-bedroom, four-bathroom New Canaan home is back on the market for all to see.  Built with floor-to-ceiling glass, this 3,200-square-foot mid-century marvel gives neighbors a glimpse into one of the region’s most unusual homes — literally. The building’s roof — a swooping hyperbolic paraboloid — hovers over a main floor that’s all light, air, and openness, according to the Zillow listing.  Zillow There are no real walls on the main level.  Instead, “the ‘rooms’ on that floor, which include a kitchen, living room,…

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He's Back: Gronkowski To Sign 1-Day Contract With New England To Retire A Patriot; Here's When He's Back: Gronkowski To Sign 1-Day Contract With New England To Retire A Patriot; Here's When
He's Back: Gronkowski To Sign 1-Day Contract With New England To Retire A Patriot; Here's When Future first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer Rob Gronkowski will sign a one-day contract with the New England Patriots this week, allowing him to officially retire as a Patriot. Gronkowski, who spent all but one season of his career in New England, retires holding multiple team and NFL records — including most touchdowns in a single season by a tight end and most postseason touchdown receptions. He was instrumental in helping the Patriots win four Super Bowls. The greatest tight end in @NFL history is retiring a Patriot!Watch @RobGronkowski sign his one-day contract this Wednesday at 1…

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CT Student Caught With Gun In Backpack At School: Police CT Student Caught With Gun In Backpack At School: Police
CT Student Caught With Gun In Backpack At School: Police A 17-year-old student was arrested after police say he brought a gun to Waterbury Career Academy. Other students told police the teen might have a gun on Friday, Nov. 7. Officers said they learned some students had known about it the day before. The school went into a shelter-in-place as officers moved in. Within minutes, police said the school resource officer and other officers found the student and detained him. Police said the student had “a black handgun in his bookbag.” He was immediately arrested. Superintendent Dr. Darren Schwartz said in a release that the school acted quickly on…

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