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How did Connecticut get its name? Here's how the state came to be
20+ hour, 51+ min ago (154+ words) Have you ever wondered how the state of Connecticut got its name? As one of the original 13 colonies formed among Indigenous settlements, "Connecticut" comes from a Native American word. The state is one of many to use a Native American…...
2 Raising Cane's locations opening in Connecticut this month. Here's where
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (234+ words) Craving some chicken fingers and Texas toast? Raising Cane's is opening two Connecticut locations this month. While New Haven County is getting its first Raising Cane's, Hartford County is getting its fourth. The two locations are part of a batch…...
Government shutdown effects on parks, airports, Social Security in Connecticut
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (623+ words) The government has shut down after Republicans and Democrats were unable to come to an agreement on funding. Congressional Democrats had refused to support any funding extensions that didn't address a slate of health care demands. Republicans refused to budge…...
Connecticut is one of the hardest state names to pronounce and spell in the US, says study
5+ mon, 19+ hour ago (295+ words) Connecticut is one of the hardest state names for Americans to spell, according to a'recent study. An analysis by language learning website Preply found that Connecticut was the third hardest state name for Americans to spell correctly.'It was also…...
This Connecticut town was called a 'gem' with 'stunning fall foliage.' Here's how to visit
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (291+ words) Do you want to start planning your next weekend trip at peak fall foliage season? Well, Islands, a travel publication that started in 1981, says this obscure Connecticut college town looks absolutely beautiful in the fall. "It's home to Sleeping Giant…...
You can visit these 2 spots in Connecticut named among the most beautiful in New ENgland
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (214+ words) After the blistering heatwave in Connecticut this week, are you ready to leave your air conditioning and go somewhere beautiful? Yankee Magazine recently included two Connecticut locales in their list of the 12 most beautiful places to visit in New England....
Unemployment claims in Connecticut increased last week
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (164+ words) Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Connecticut last week compared with the week prior. Unemployment claims in Connecticut increased last week Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Connecticut rose last week compared with the week prior,…...
Fireworks Connecticut: Can I set off fireworks? Where to watch fireworks near me
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (205+ words) Over$2 billionis spent on fireworks every year for bothprivate and public displays, according to data since 2021 from the American Pyrotechnics Association. Connecticut is technically one of the 49 states that allows some or all types of consumer fireworks. But in practice,…...
Connecticut may be a better state to retire to than Florida. Here's why
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (170+ words) There's a certain stereotype about older people heading to Florida to retire. To a certain extent this is true, a report by the Florida Chamber Foundation in December of last year found that in 2023, 126,000 new residents came to the Sunshine…...
Connecticut braces for heat wave: Here’s how to stay safe
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (453+ words) Connecticut is preparing for a heat wave starting June 22. According to a community announcement, Gov. Ned Lamont has activated the state's Extreme Hot Weather Protocol. This protocol will be in effect from noon on June 22 through at least 8 p.m. on June…...