How to Pick a Christmas Tree; Where to Cut Yours Near Mansfield

Tips on what to look for in buying a Christmas tree and CT farms nearest Mansfield where you can cut your own.

School Teacher from Mansfield Faces DUI Charge Following Crash That Injured 2

A 78-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash on Route 32 in Willimantic.

Are Crock Pots Economical?

UConn Extension compares the energy efficiency of crock pots to conventional ovens.

Holiday Happenings, Health Programs and More at The Mansfield Senior Center

The center's holiday bazaar with a pot-luck lunch is this Saturday.

Wireless Zone Partners with Toys for Tots this Holiday Season

Locally owned Verizon Wireless Premium Retailers are partnering with Toys for Tots to collect toys for less fortunate children this season!

10 Top Holiday Scams for Mansfield Shoppers to Guard Against

Watch out for fake charities, online efforts to steal your personal and banking information, and gift card scams.

Witness-Tampering Charge for Coach / Spelling Bee Play / Jobs Around Mansfield

Turkey safety / SAT Prep / Mansfield houses for sale

Mother Seeks To Prevent a Tragedy; Man Breaks Into Business, Forces its Evacuation; Mother and Son Steals Neighbor's Safes on Thanksgiving: Nearby News

The most neglected dog needs a new home, search still on for missing students, and a woman's dying wish is to find a home for her cat.

Small Business Saturday is Here: Support Local Mansfield Stores

Many small businesses will have discounts and promotions, and American Express has three $10 rebates.

Mansfield Shoppers, Here are Some of the Top Black Friday Deals

Eager to plan your holiday shopping? Patch has all your local Black Friday 2014 deals this season.

Connecticut Woman is a Hero, Saves Two; Taylor Swift Comes to CT; Man Found Burning on Top of Train Dies: Nearby News

Southington police arrests six johns in prostitution sting, suspect tries to eat Breathalyzer results, firefighter with ALS has a baby girl.

Mansfield Houses for Sale

Zillow.com's latest listings.

PHOTOS: Connecticut's Thanksgiving Week Snowfall

Check out these awesome photos from our Patch readers!

Most Recent Job Openings in Mansfield and Storrs: UConn, United Services, Petco and More.

Now hiring registered nurses, computer programmers, managers and more.

Former E.O. Smith Coach Accused of Witness Tampering in Lewd-Video Case

Jeffrey Sirois, 57, was charged Tuesday.

Nor'easter Heading Mansfield and Storr's Way

Here is the latest Thanksgiving week weather forecast for Connecticut and info on how the state is preparing.

'TIS THE SEASON FOR UNIQUE GIFTING

The Gift That Keeps On Growing

Let's Talk Turkey-Facts for Food Safety

It is important to be careful when you handle, store, cook, and serve turkey. Follow the rules and the guidelines from UConn Extension.

Have So Much Fun at the Putnam County Spelling Bee

Connecticut Repertory Theatre's musical comedy "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is a fun, crowd pleaser.

Mansfield Residents: Winter Storm Watch for Thanksgiving Week in Much of CT

Read on for more info on when the snow is forecast to fall, and see the Manchester-specific forecast

Turkey Tech: Apps to help make it through the feast

Helpful tips from AT&T that will make your Thanksgiving and Black Friday enjoyable.

Mansfield Community Center Free on Friday / Lowest Gas Prices in Manchester / Best Black Friday Deals

'10 worst toys' of 2014 / Best of the 'Wow Houses' / Holiday specials TV schedule

Adam Lanza: Report Probes Dark Interior Life of The Sandy Hook Shooter

The report sheds light on the shooter’s infatuation with mass murder and how attempts to get him help were thwarted.

New Details Emerge Regarding Sandy Hook Shooter; Woman Rescues Two From Fiery Crash; 91-Year-Old Mauled to Death by Her Own Dog; Nearby News

West Hartford mother accused of driving under the influence to elementary school, Greenwich mom wins $683k in Sadomasochism case, and more.

Best Black Friday Deals: JCPenney, Macy's, and ... Rite Aid?

These three retailers have the highest average discounts for Black Friday, according to one survey.

5 Things to Know About Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner

Your burning turkey questions answered here.

Preparing to Drive This Thanksgiving? Check Local Gas Prices

Use our gas-price finder at the bottom of this article to get the cheapest price for your Thanksgiving trip.

Special Olympics Chairman Dr. Timothy Shriver to Host Book Discussion at Yale University, December 10

Special Olympics Connecticut will present An Evening with Dr. Timothy Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics.

VCAC - Holiday Sale Discount for Artists Gallery Talk Attendees

A special opportunity for art lovers and holiday shoppers!

VCAC - December Monthly Book Club Meeting

Up Next: The Catcher in the Rye

VCAC - Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival and Sale

Holiday Gifts and Festivities

Mansfield Community Center is Free for Any Resident on Nov. 28

On Friday, Nov. 28, town residents can exercise off some of that Thanksgiving dinner for free at the Mansfield Community Center.

2014 Holiday TV Schedule: When to Tune in to Watch Holiday Classics

It's already started, and no, you can't escape. Here's when your favorite holiday movies will air on network television in Mansfield.

VCAC - Third Annual Artist Members Exhibit

Celebrate Local Connecticut Artists

Mansfield Parents: A Child Safety Group Says These are the '10 Worst Toys' of 2014

Boston-based World Against Toys Causing Harm reveals its nominees for toys that should not be in the hands of children this holiday season.

Hoping to Adopt - Lots of Love to Share!

DebbieChrisAdopt.com DebbieChrisAdopt@gmail.com

UConn Law Prof Arrested / Boston Pops to Swing by Here / UConn Jazz Nights

Lysistrata to strike here / Where the Mansfield-area jobs are / Or would you rather drive a truck?

Happenings Down The Hill: 12/12-14 Holiday Production

WTG production

Help Wanted: Mansfield-Area Jobs on Patch

Full- and part-time jobs available in or near Mansfield, from Patch's jobs listings provided by SimplyHired.com.

State Police Troop C Collecting Donations for "Stuff-A-Cruiser"

The Connecticut State Police “Stuff-A-Cruiser” Toy and Gift Collection will be held on Saturday, December 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.