Snow Business: The Skida Bandana ... It's Like Your Favorite Pair of PJs

There's also a charitable element to the Vermont company.

LGBTQ Group & Sound Tigers Team-up to Fight Homophobia in Sports

Located in Norwalk, Triangle Community Center (TCC) is an LGBTQ Community Center serving all of Fairfield County. The "You Can Play Day" event has an expected attendance of over 6,000 people.

Snow Business: Okemo Serves Up an Epic Weekend

The season is off to a stellar start at the Vermont mountain.

Snow Business: Powder Ridge 'Turning Up the Volume' on Snow-Making

Under new ownership, the revived ski destination in Middlefield is taking advantage of December snow and cold temperatures to hit the slopes running.

Snow Business: So Far, There's Snow in Those Hills

So far, things are pretty good.

Karma Is A... Lions Fan!

Live Updates: Thanksgiving Day Football

Why Guilford's Moffitt Walked Away From NFL, $1 Million

John Moffit explains to the New York Times why he walked away from the fame and fortune of the National Football League.

Fishing Report: Trout-Stocking and Good Conditions This Weekend

DEEP stocked trout at 10 lakes and ponds throughout the state earlier this week.

WCSU Running Back Breaks NCAA Rushing Record

Octavias McKoy ran right into the records books with a stellar performance for Western Connecticut State University. Catch the highlights in this YouTube clip.

Connecticut Baseball Fans' Eyes on Boston's Breslow, a Trumbull Native

The American League Championship Series starts Saturday in night in Boston, with the winner advancing to the World Series. Here in Connecticut we'll have our eyes on our own "smartest man in baseball," who plays for the Red Sox.

Would Academics Improve if American High Schools Dropped Sports Teams?

The cover story in the October 2013 issue of The Atlantic argues that if the money, time and energy devoted to Friday-night high school football games were taken away, academic performance would soar.

Tyler Olander Rejoins the Huskies

The UConn men's basketball team has welcomed back the senior from Mansfield.

There's No Such Thing as a 'Concussion-Proof' Helmet

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Attorney General George Jepsen warn residents about the dangers of concussions, and issue a reminder about a related state law.

Coach of Winless UConn Football Team Fired

Paul Pasqualoni is out after a 0-4 start to the Husky season.

E.O. Smith Girls Volleyball Team Prevails in Rockville Match

E.O. is now 8-1 overall and 5-1 in conference play.

Fall is for Fishing: The Salmon are Leaping!

The Connecticut DEEP is busy stocking rivers and lakes with broodstock Atlantic salmon.

E.O. Smith 2013-14 Girls' Cross Country Schedule

Go Panthers!

Fall Sports Bloggers Wanted: Share News About Your Team on Patch

We're looking for parents, players or fans to blog about their favorite fall sports team!

Granby Man Hiking Appalachian Trail to Save Olympic Wrestling

Jeff Fleming is making the 2,180-mile trek to draw attention to his cause.

E.O. Smith 2013-14 Boys Soccer Schedule

Go Panthers!

E.O. Smith 2013-14 Football Schedule

Go Panthers!

Mansfield Athlete Earns All-Academic Team Honors at RIT

E.O. Smith alumnus honored for impressive season.

Fall Sports Bloggers Wanted: Share News About Your Team on Patch

We're looking for parents, players, coaches, or fans to blog about their favorite fall sports team!

Saratoga Race Track Celebrates 150th Anniversary

Secretariat famously lost to Onion at Saratoga, affectionately called the "Graveyard of Champions."

E.O. Smith Football Prep, Practice Schedule

Are you ready for some Panther football?

Winning But Losing: How a Coin Toss Cost a Yale Grad’s Family the Triple Crown

Yale grad Ogden M. Phipps, hopes that Orb will finally bring Triple Crown glory to their family, after his father, Ogden Phipps, won a coin toss but lost a Triple Crown winner 40 years ago.

Keep An Eye Out For the Mansfield Community Center Summer Brochure

Kentucky Derby: Connecticut Owner and Breeder Has Had Huge Impact

Your Take: Jason Collins Is Gay. Do You Care?

Does an athlete's (or anyone's) sexual orientation matter?

Hunter Mountain's Orville Slutzky, 1917-2013: The Snow Sports Industry Loses a Legend

He was known for his work ethic

Patchy Pop Culture: What's the Most Unusual Thing You've Seen at a Baseball Game?

This week, Vernon Patch Editor Chris Dehnel and South Windsor/East Windsor Patch Editor Ted Glazer take up the unusual things they have seen at the ball park.

5 Gun Safety Tips with Instructor E. Jonathan Hardy

Gun safety instructor E. Jonathan Hardy advises firearm owners about the best ways to safely use and store their guns.

Patchy Pop Culture - What Would You Order up at the Masters Champions Dinner?

Local editors take a stab at it.

Snow Business: Great April Conditions at Stratton

It's been a great winter this spring.

The Best Story From March Madness Was ...

In the wake of Louisville’s defeat of Michigan Monday night, what was your favorite story from the 2013 NCAA Tournament?

The Butler Did It - and Did It Well

Well known snowsports writer and advocate Richard "Dick" Butler died last week at the age of 70.

Connecticut Native Matt Weiss Aims to Lead Ravens to Super Bowl Victory

The Baltimore defensive quality control coach is in his first season after being promoted - and his talents have helped put the Ravens in the spotlight.

Ravens' David Reed Represents Connecticut at Super Bowl

Wide receiver from New Britain played at St. Paul Catholic, New Britain and New London high schools before ascending to the NFL to play on the Baltimore Ravens.

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