LIVE LUNCH CHAT: Kyle Reyes Talks Marketing Your Business on the Web

Marketing expert Kyle Reyes will guide business owners through the perils and perks of online reviews, social media and more this Thursday at noon.

Toll Brothers Home Near Lake Pocotopaug Listed For $474,900.

Connecticut Incomes Lag Behind Nation

Personal income in this state grew by just 2 percent in 2012.

Calling All Dog Lovers: Here's a Job Opening Working With Dogs

This job sounds fun!

Cars: What's The Best Car For A College-Bound Kid?

High school graduation is right around the corner and a car makes a great gift. Here are some recommendations from AOL Autos on the best (and safest) cars to buy for your college-bound child.

Cars: It's Spring! Put The Top Down!

Here are five convertibles to let you feel the wind in your hair.

Cars: Consumer Reports' Top 10 American Cars For 2013

No American-made autos made the magazine's Top 10 list for 2013, so it created a second list of just cars made in the USA. Read on ...

Cars: Small Family? Shop For A Small(er) Family Car

These five sedans — all starting under $20K — are perfect for a family of three or four.

RECALL: Bumble Bee and Chicken Of The Sea Tuna

The cans "do not meet the company's standards for seal tightness," which could lead to illness, according to the FDA.

Steady Increase in Connecticut Gas Prices Beginning to Slow

The average price of regular gas in Connecticut is $3.96 per gallon, an increase of 1.1 cents since last week.

Patch Tip: Winter Car Maintenance

Detailing and refurbishing specialist John Brown warns car owners about salt corrosion and other winter car maintenance issues.

Connecticut Gas Prices Eight Cents Higher than Last Week

The average price of regular gas in the state is $3.981 per gallon.

CEREAL RECALL: Glass Fragments Found in Special K

Consumers can get a replacement coupon for the product.

MAJOR RECALL: Pet Products Possibly Contaminated with Salmonella

A number of name brands are included in the recall.

Triaminic and Theraflu Products Being Recalled

Faulty child-resistant caps are the reason.

Connecticut Magazine Highlights Three Local Restaurants

Hilltop BBQ in Moodus, The Gelston House in East Haddam and The Blue Oar in Haddam are amongst the honorees.

Art By Hand: Jamilah Zebarth is a Traditional Henna Artist

Her home-based business is in East Hampton.

Alcohol Sales Permitted Monday, Stores Closed Tuesday

Connecticut Consumer Protection Commissioner William M. Rubenstein asks everyone to be "thoughtful and cautious" over the New Year's holiday.

Frozen Yogurt Shop Coming to East Hampton

The new store is planned for a North Main street plaza.

Skin Art: Portland Tattoo Artist Following Her Dreams

Local business woman has an all-female tattoo artist shop here.

PHOTOS: Misquamicut Beach Recovering—Slowly—from Hurricane Sandy

Atlantic Avenue more closely resembles the surface of Mars than the bustling beach resort of old, but a "Bring Back the Beach" campaign spearheaded by the Chamber of Commerce is giving residents and business owners hope for a full recovery.

Future of Connecticut Skiing May be in Jeopardy

Canadian researchers tell the Hartford Courant that temperature changes may make it impossible for ski areas to maintain profitability within the next 30 years.

Connecticut Unemployment Continues to Lag Behind Nation's

The first jobs report released after President Barack Obama’s re-election is better than expected, showing the national unemployment down to 7.7 percent.

Connecticut Officials Fighting Proposed Electric Rate Increase

The company that supplies New England states with power wants a 10 percent rate hike.

Support East Hampton and Portland Entrepreneurs This Holiday Season

You already know there are plenty of opportunities to shop locally this Christmas, but do you know your local Etsy dealers?

Business Owners: Claim Your Free Listing on Patch!

When Patch hits the 'refresh' button in a couple of weeks, small businesses will love what we've done with their listings. Claim your listing in advance to be ready!

The Business of Christmas Trees

The Bald Hill Tree Farm in Portland has been carrying on the Christmas Tree tradition for over twenty years.

2012 Saw The Highest Average Gas Prices Ever

Even though the average price per gallon in Connecticut has been on the decline in recent months, the annual average was the highest ever.

Shop Locally in East Hampton-Portland on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24

Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.

Obituaries: Albert Flemke and Robert Spencer Wilcox

Today's Obituaries

Connecticut Gas Prices Continue Decline, Future Uncertain

Can gas prices get much lower during the holiday season?

A Veterinarian's Life with Horses

A Portland Equine Vet has been doing what he loves with a passion for years.

Shop Locally in East Hampton and Portland on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24

Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.

Consumer Protection Chief: Some Nesquik Has Been Recalled

He is urging the public to check some Nesquik labels.

Obituary: James P. DiCaprio

Today's Obituary

AT&T Mobilizes Response Teams Ahead of Hurricane Sandy Arrival

The company says it plans on dispatching "disaster recovery" teams to respond to the damage from the storm.

CT Company Launches Green K-Cup Alternative

Green Cup, an environmentally friendly alternative to the K-Cup used in millions of Keurig machines and other single-cup coffeemakers, has been chosen by Whole Foods for a nationwide launch that begins in West Hartford on Nov. 1.

A Dream Realized: Business Woman Creates a 'Doll Hospital' in East Hampton

Nestled in the village of Colbalt, Renee Silvester runs a doll store and repair shop, attracting residents from all across the state.

Sunscreen Recalled After People Catch Fire

The recall includes UltraMist Sport, UltraMist Ultra Defense and UltraMist Kids.

Starbucks Recalls Bistro Boxes For Possible Salmonella

The recall is because of potentially contaminated peanut butter sold in Starbucks Protein Bistro Boxes.