Clinton Mother's Day Superstar: Sarah May

Think your mom rocks? Nominate her to be Patch's Mother's Day Superstar!

Clinton Mother's Day Superstar: Eileen Smith

Think your mom rocks? Nominate her to be Patch's Mother's Day Superstar!

3 Days Left to Vote for 'Superstar Mom of the Year!'

Two Clinton moms, and dozens more across Connecticut, are in the running for Patch's 'Superstar Mom of the Year!'

4 Days Left to Vote for Patch's 'Superstar Mom of the Year!'

Think your Clinton mom rocks? Vote for her now through Saturday, and on Mother's Day we'll announce Patch's 'Superstar Mom of the Year!'

Tag Sale Time: Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT

The 61st Annual tag sale is the largest and longest-running event of its kind in New England, organizers say.

March 12: Board Game Jam Offered for Teens

Teens in grade 6-12 are invited to the event.

Teen Events Taking Place at Henry Carter Hull Library

The March calendar for the Clinton library is now available!

Gentle Daizie Needs a Home

Can you help this sweet cat find her forever home?

Yoga Event to Benefit HEAL

HEAL Raising Our World One Child At A Time, Sunday Yoga Event at Body Karma Studio

Style it Forward!

Nominate someone special today, to be entered to win a beauty makeover. Like us on Facebook to view entry rules!

Benefit the Shoreline Soup Kitchen with Yoga

Thank you to everyone who participated this year!

High Hopes' Holiday Market Collects 2,000+ Lbs. for Shoreline Soup Kitchen

This is the fourth year High Hopes Therapeutic Riding has collected food donations at the market.

Newtown 'Gentle Giant,' Coach Kenny, Will Live On in Hearts of Special Needs Kids

Newtown Hoopsters’ Coach Kenny Ayles passed away on Aug. 21 but his legacy lives on.

20 Pictures of the August Super Moon

Did you catch a glimpse of the beautiful August 10-11 super moon?

Shoreline Children Stock Food Pantries in Branford, Clinton and Madison

The campers collected non-perishable food.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

27 Photos of CT That Will Make You Happy You Live Here

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

How Bad Are Connecticut Drivers?

Shockingly, motorists in CT are ranked seventh-best in the nation, according to a new report. How can this be?

A Celebration of Kindness in Newtown

In the wake of tragedy, Newtown was graced with unprecedented kindness from around the world. That, in turn, inspired an entire movement.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Attention Parents: Check Out Our New FB Page, Just For You!

You'll find lots of parenting tips on our new page. Check it out!

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

Connecticut Man Finds $98K in Desk He Bought on Craigslist

And you'll never believe what he did with the money.

Calling All Bloggers! What Does Thanksgiving Mean to You?

Patch invites you to begin writing a blog today. The subject? What the fourth Thursday in November means to you.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Connecticut Man Aided JFK in PT-109 Incident 70 Years Ago

70 years ago this month Lt. John F. Kennedy's patrol torpedo boat, PT 109, was cut in half by a Japanese destroyer in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

70 Years Ago: Surviving A U-Boat Torpedo Attack

The number of ships sunk off of the East Coast during World War II is staggering. A former Connecticut resident from Suffield, Windsor Locks, and Simsbury miraculously survived one of those attacks, but he remains unrecognized in his home state.

Murder Of Connecticut Man In 1971 Helped Transform Airport Security

Howard Franks of Darien was the first American airline passenger to be killed as a result of an airline hijacking.