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United Illuminating CEO Defends Employees, Holds to 95% Monday Timeline

James Torgerson, President and CEO of UIL Holdings, parent company of UI, held a press conference at UI headquarters in Orange, CT Thursday evening.

Halloween Candy Sales Bitten by Hurricane Sandy

Sales might not be as high due to the weather.

Report: Connecticut's Tax Burden Ranked Third Highest in U.S.

When state and local taxes are combined, Connecticut ranks below only New York and New Jersey.

Connecticut Gas Prices Drop 9 Cents in a Month

The price of gas is predicted to remain steady this winter.

Woodbridge Home Sales: 19 Dillon Rd. Home Sells for $675K

Three home sales were reported in Woodbridge for the past week.

Connecticut's eBook Buyers Receive Settlement Notices

The state won a $1.3 settlement from eBook publishers involved in price fixing. Attorney General George Jepsen says the payments are coming soon to consumers, according to this press release.

CT Gas Prices Down, Lower Prices Forecasted

Connecticut and the rest of the nation could be seeing some relief from its high gas prices, says one analyst.

National Unemployment Claims Drop to New Lows

The number of people filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest levels in years.

It's Connecticut Restaurant Week!

More than 100 restaurants across the state are taking part in the annual event.

Connecticut Apple Season Suffers, Prices Rise

Picking your own apples this season is much more difficult due to the weather.

Small Gas Price Drop in Connecticut, National Average Up

The price per gallon remains well above the $4 mark.

Record Halloween Spending Expected in 2012

According to one survey, Americans will spend billions on the holiday as a record number of people celebrate.

Gas Prices Again on the Rise in Connecticut

Nationally, prices went down. That wasn’t the case in Connecticut.

Connecticut Ranked 34th in Income Growth

The state saw modest income growth in the first half of 2012.

Annual Antonio's Fund Raising Dinner

ATM Fees, Banking Prices at All-Time High

Accessing your money has never been more expensive, says one report.

Bacon Shortage Looming, Pork Industry Experts Warn

A worldwide shortage of pork products, wrought by the drought this year, is approaching, an industry trade group says.

Gas Prices Drop 4 Cents in a Week

The average price per gallon in Connecticut began to decline but still remains well over $4.

Connecticut Unemployment Rate Hits 9 Percent

The unemployment rises five months in a row, but state officials doubt the numbers.

Utility Workers Consider Strike Due to Staffing

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers says Connecticut Light & Power needs to hire more workers. The utility company says they are adequately staffed.

Connecticut Gas Prices Near One-Year High

The average price per gallon in the state increased more than 5 cents in a week

Connecticut Gas Prices Rise 5 Cents in a Week

Prices recently hit $4 and keep on rising.

U.S. Unemployment Falls to 8.1 Percent on Weak Report

The August jobs report is not as good as expected with weak job growth and more people leaving the labor force.

Want a Job? Go Abroad

While local jobs might be disappearing, U.S. based companies are growing fast abroad.

3 Course Calabrian Wine Dinner

ASPCA Fundraiser

Shmooze Cruise

Grill ‘n Chill at the JCC with Yoni Battat and the Klezmaniacs

Grill ‘n Chill at the JCC with Andy Weinstein and The Rising Tide Band

Grill 'n Chill at the JCC with Ken Kramer and the Jassmen

"Purdue" Chicken Dinner - Fundraiser for Youth Mission trip

Chicken Dinner

93rd ANNUAL STRAWBERRY SUPPER

Hartford-Based Social Media Site at About 2,000 Users So Far

ChirpMe.com, a social media site based in the Greater Hartford area, matches people based on the restaurants they like.

Patch Picks: Looking for Romance?

Nothing like a good meal to start off your romantic evening - check out some of our choices in Amity

Bites Nearby

Thai Stories tells a tasty tale.

ECHO2DECO - Environment friendly, facilitating non-profits

New and recycled kitchens, bathrooms and appliances at discount prices

Bethany Florist and Gift Shoppe; not just another pretty vase!

Town institution offers gifts for all seasons and reasons

The Original Antonio's Restaurant

This place is popular for a reason!