Celebrate 'Bug Week' at UConn

Learn about the bugs around Mansfield and Storrs at an educational exploration program at UConn.

Mel Gibson's Former Connecticut Estate on the Market; $62M Connecticut Estate Also Available

This week we spotlight several select houses and estates in Connecticut that are on the market for more than $5 million.

Killer's Request to Die Sooner Denied; Teen Killed in Accident; Girl Kicked Out of Softball Tournament: Nearby News

Pedicure gone wrong/ new beer pong invention/ DUI checkpoints continue/ new liquor laws/ more bears/ Miss CT named/ and more.

Connecticut's New Liquor Laws Are Now in Effect

Connecticut residents will have more time to purchase alcohol from package stores, which is in effect just in time for the Fourth of July.

Heroin Killing Hundreds in CT; So Many Bear Sightings; Horse Dies on Top of Woman: Nearby News

Naked woman pleads with police to ‘shoot me’/ couple charged after wife refuses to leave bed/ owner calls police on cat/ CT June-in-review.

A 5K Run to Benefit the Mansfield Community Playground Project

The Willimantic Athletic Club will hold the race to raise money for the community project.

Gun Discharged in a School; Girl Kicked Out of Softball Tournament; Man Found Dead in a Car: Nearby News

DUI checkpoints are scheduled, a softball banner is stolen, and a man receives millions in a medical malpractice suit.

LIVE: Connecticut's Fourth of July Weekend Traffic

Before you hit the road this weekend, take a peek at current traffic conditions.

On the Mansfield Market: A Custom-Built Home on Cemetery Road

Zillow.com's latest listings in the Mansfield area include this home that's on the market for $329,900.

State Police Announce CT DUI Checkpoints for Fourth of July Weekend

Connecticut State Police announce where extra patrols and numerous sobriety checkpoints will be held all across the state.

UPDATE: Mansfield's Latest Fourth of July Holiday Weekend Forecast

Overall it looks good; the only issue is some parts of Connecticut will see more clouds than sun on July 4.

New CT Liquor Laws; More Bears; New Beer Pong Invention: Nearby News

2nd-grader advocates for humane treatment of horses/ school employee named Miss CT/ Paul Newman honored/ and correctional employee charged.

The Oriental Beetle

Do you have Oriental Beetles in your yard? Find out more on these creatures from UConn Extension's Joan Allen.

Connecticut's New Liquor Laws Are Now in Effect

Connecticut residents will have more time to purchase alcohol from package stores, which is in effect just in time for the Fourth of July.

Robert 'Bob' Bowen, 68; Storrs Resident Who Was Artist, Musician, Muscle Car Enthusiast

Services for the U.S. Army veteran are private.

More Severe Weather Possible in Mansfield; Thousands in CT Without Power

A band of severe weather rolled through the state this morning, and more is possible, and we'll let you know when it's expected to end.

Judge Denies Killer's Request to Die Sooner; FBI Raids Accounting Firm; Venus-Jupiter Conjunction Visible; Nearby News

Men indicted in Metro-North test cheating case; Vandals destroy art gallery; Sandy Hook School "topped off"; Former trooper sentenced; more.

Mansfield: Your Electric Bills Are Going Down Starting July 1

Standard service supply customers should see a reduction of almost 20 percent in their bills.

Star*Spangled Exhibition

Come join us as we celebrate America!

National Fire Protection Association Urges Safety This July Fourth

While Mansfield residents will attend nearby fireworks shows, many people will be firing up their private displays in backyards.

Pedicure Gone Wrong; Coyote and Bear Sightings; Extreme Road Rage Incident: Nearby News

Plus police investigate overnight burglaries, local teens recognized at Miss Connecticut Competition and 1,500 oxycontin pills seized.

No E.Coli Cases Reported From Recalled Water, Bottling Company Says

"There is no affected water on shelves," a spokesperson said of the water sold in CT stores including Stop and Shop, Shoprite and 7-Eleven.

Connecticut Residents Drink the 4th Most Alcohol in Nation: Report

The report examined drinking patterns in the summer months for all 50 states, and even highlights which days people drink the most.

Latest Details on Mansfield's Fourth of July Holiday Weekend Forecast

We’ll let you know what the forecast will be this week and most importantly, what you can expect this three-day holiday weekend.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Mansfield?

New statistics from the state Department of Labor show unemployment rates for every town in Connecticut.

Bystanders and PD Save Man's Life; Man Accidentally Wins $30K in Lottery; K-9 Joins Troop C: Good News

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Connecticut Patch sites.

Dog Bites Woman; More Bears; Children Left In Cars; Fireworks: Nearby News

Drinking a stranger's wine/ couple cited for having sex in car/ snakes in a house/ a business to close/ neglected animals seized and more.

A Sneaky Snake; A Surprise Lottery Win; Man's Hand Nearly Severed in Attack

Plus, Drinking wine from a stranger's glass; Guide to watching fireworks displays; Video: Escapologist's rescue goes wrong.

The 2015 Connecticut Fireworks Guide

The complete guide to fireworks celebrations near Mansfield.

UPDATE: Legislators Pan Malloy Veto of Bill to Allow More Students on UConn Board of Trustees

The bill approved by the state House would have increased student membership to four representatives on the Board of Trustees.

Summer Family Programs: Story and Craft at the Museum

Beat the heat this summer with story-time at the Connecticut Historical Society!

Thousands Of Job Openings Posted In Connecticut Over The Past Week

Check out the Patch Jobs Board for the newest listings.

WEATHER UPDATE: When Will the Windswept Rains Begin Soaking Mansfield This Weekend?

The National Weather Service is predicting heavy rain, possible thunderstorms and gusty winds for the weekend.

A Homicide Investigation Update; Bristol-Myers Squibb Closing Connecticut Facility; a Construction Accident Kills a Man

Cyclists ride in honor of a late police sergeant, a woman is attacked while running, a dispute between cousins ends in arrests, and more.

MANSFIELD WEATHER UPDATE: Heavy Rains, Cold Temps This Weekend

A Nor’easter type system could dump a significant amount of rain this weekend and we’ll let you know when it’s supposed to begin.

$1.3 Billion Budget for UConn Is Approved

The school's trustees approved the budget this week.

'Molly Lane' Sign Stolen; Victim's Scalp Detached in Alleged Assault; Local to Swim English Channel: Nearby News

Funeral arrangements for Milford police officer, microburst hits Ridgefield and Nick Cannon visits.

Eagleville Lake Fanwort Treatment Postponed

The towns of Mansfield and Coventry have received a state grant to apply an herbicide to control invasive water plants.

Mansfield Board of Ed Appoints School Superintendent

Kelly Lyman will assume leadership of the town's four schools in August.

Suspect Pleads Guilty to UConn Swatting Incident

The Wethersfield man admitted to making a bomb threat that prompted the lockdown of the Storrs campus in 2014.