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New Haven Catholic Worker House Builds Tiny Shelters for Unhoused

Amistad Catholic Worker House provides refuge and community for those without housing

Connecticut Prepares for Daylight Saving Time in 2026

Clocks will spring forward on March 8, extending evening daylight in the state

Longtime Judge Leuba Dies at 93

Remembered as a problem-solver with a strong work ethic and dry sense of humor

Duffy's Tavern Customers Rally Support for Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade

Parade committee members lend a hand at local tavern to raise funds for annual celebration.

Beloved Former Bridgeport City Employee Dies

Carolyn Vermont remembered for advocacy work in Mayor's Office and with NAACP, Habitat for Humanity

Beloved Former Bridgeport City Employee Dies

Carolyn Vermont served in the Mayor's Office.

Derby-Shelton Rotary Club Announces 2026 Flags For Heroes Ceremony

Annual event to honor local heroes with flag display and community celebration

Longtime Monroe Resident Constance Bain Dies at 91

Bain was a devoted mother, singer, and community member who passed away peacefully in Georgia

Nature and Travel Writer Edward Hoagland Dies at 93

Acclaimed author overcame visual impairment to explore the world and write with a personal, poetic style.

West Haven Resident Richard 'Rick' Way Passes Away at 67

Way was an accomplished guitarist, cook, and avid fisherman who formed many lifelong friendships.

David C. Areson, 76, Remembered for Positivity, Fashion, and Family

A celebration of life will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Riverside, CT on February 26, 2026.

Wounded Ukrainian Veterans Turn Epic Poetry Into Living Testimony

In a weary Kyiv, injured war veterans and drama students take turns reading from a script that blends poetry and personal accounts.

Greenwich Tattoo Studio Redefines Body Art as Fine Art

Sovereign Gallery's Manny Valerio and his team turn personal history into meaningful tattoo designs

Cannabis Smoke Fills the Air at Nepal's Shivaratri Festival

Hindu devotees openly smoke marijuana during one of Nepal's biggest annual celebrations.

Connecticut Launches 'Pass Left, Drive Right' Campaign with Roller Derby Ad

New state law will fine drivers who don't follow lane rules starting in October.

Barbara Ferrigno, Longtime New Haven Resident, Dies at 90

Ferrigno was remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother with a zest for life and creativity.

West Hartford Mural to Highlight Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community

The Noah Webster Library will display a new mural celebrating inclusivity and communication access.

New Haven Residents Invited to Share Acts of Kindness

Patch partners with T-Mobile on "Good Deeds, Great Communities" initiative to spotlight local generosity

Recent Death Notices From New London County

MacCracken, Pisani, Dahl among those remembered

Over 1,000 Brave Cold to Run for Refugees in New Haven

Annual IRIS 5K race supports immigrant and refugee services in Connecticut