10 Ways to Motivate Your Child to Succeed in School This Year

Do you have a child who comes home with straight Cs when you know he or she could get As? Then this article is for you.

Today Is World Humanitarian Day: Tweet Your Support for #HumanitarianHeroes

Today is World Humanitarian Day, a day to honor those who put their lives in danger to help people in need across the globe.

Police Search for Missing 12-Year-Old Enfield Boy

Brandon Smith reportedly went missing on Monday.

3rd Annual Al's No Toes Motorcycle/Bicycle Run and Walk For Diabetes Research

Motorcycle Run combined with a Bicycle Run and People Run/Walk to raise funds for Diabetes Research.

Dave & Buster's Restaurant Chain to Hire 200+ for New Manchester Location

More than 200 jobs will be created in Manchester when a Dave & Buster's restaurant/bar/games store opens at the Shoppes at Buckland Hills.

Top 4 Reasons Year-Round Swim Instruction is Smarter

By: Ruthie Zarren Founder, Little Fishes Swim School

Gov. Malloy Accepts Foley's ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Malloy accepted challenge from GOP rival Tom Foley.

5 People Rescued as Boat Sinks; Mom Leaves Son In Car While At the Bar; State Trooper Charged With DUI

CT Gov. Dannel P. Malloy takes the ALS ice bucket challenge and a Naugatuck man is charged with sexual assault.

Teacher Taught Students By Example to #StandTall

Patch and When the Game Stands Tall are asking about the people who inspired you.

UConn Police: Bomb Threat Not Credible

The campus resumed normal operations at 11:47 a.m.

Autumn in August: How to Get Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte Early

Some intrepid folks will be able to enjoy autumn in August with Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte. Here’s how you can participate.

CT Climate Could Change Drastically in Our Lifetime

Connecticut law mandates emissions be reduced to 10 percent below 1990 levels by 2020 and 80 percent below 2001 levels by 2050.

Dead Baby Found in Trash Can in CT; Children Left In Car; Two Youths Arrested For Painting Swastikas

Bret Michaels performs to more than 50,000 in Milford and an amazing inspiring young singer from East Haven.

Pumpkin Spice Latte to Make Early Debut, Starbucks Announces

The popular fall-flavored drink will be returning Aug. 25, nearly a month before the official start of autumn.

Nominate Your Favorite Coach, Teacher or Mentor for the #StandTall Contest

Tell the world about the coach, mentor or teacher that made a difference in your life. Entry deadline is Monday, Aug. 18.

Connecticut Unemployment Rate Continues To Decline

This is the sixth straight month the state has added more jobs.

Tax Free Week in CT; Robin Williams Film Festival; Man Swipes 8 Cases of Beer, Police Say

Plus Milford’s Oyster Festival, a flea market weekend, and more from our Connecticut Patches.

Swastikas in Stratford; Autistic Boy's Singing Talent; Yale Expels Two Students

Plus a used book sale, an attempt to blow up a mailbox, an artisan fair, and more from our CT Patches.

Mansfield Voted for Foley

Foley beat McKinney in Mansfield by 17 votes.

Kathie Lee Gifford, Tom Foley Take the ALS Ice Challenge

The high profile Connecticut residents joined the growing numbers across the country of those taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

Foley Beats McKinney in GOP Gov. Primary

McKinney pledges full support to oust incumbent Democrat Gov. Dannel Malloy.

McKinney Concedes to Foley, Supports Him '100 Percent' in November Election

McKinney said the ultimate goal was to elect a Republican governor and he will continue to work at that.

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

The popular game show is being taped in Stamford and will be holding contestant auditions; seeking studio audience members.

Red Cross Helping 34 People Left Homeless After Several Fires in CT

The American Red Cross is helping almost three dozen state residents find new residences after fires wrecked their homes — and you can help.

Robin Williams Remembered; Animal Cruelty Arrest; Young Children Left In a Running Car

Elderly Newtown resident found safely and Milford woman, who plunged 30-feet in her car over a seawall, charged with unsafe backing.

Mansfield Special Olympics Soccer Registration Now Open

Mansfield Special Olympics soccer registration is now open. Practice starts Sept. 7 and runs Sundays from 4 to 5 p.m.

Malloy Signs New Law That Expands Use of Interlocking Devices in DUI Cases

Governor signs bipartisan bill in Fairfield that requires installation of ignition locks after first drunk driving offense.

After Robin Williams' Suicide, How to Help Prevent it in Those Around You

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7. Call (800) 273-TALK (8255) to be connected to a trained counselor.

Hartford County 4-H Fair This Weekend

The fair will be held at the Four Town Fairgrounds in Somers starting Friday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug. 17.

Car Flips Over Seawall; Agricultural Fairs; Rollerblading Stunt; Super Moon Gallery

A roundup of Connecticut Patch articles from Monday, Aug. 11.

Join the Passport to CT Libraries Contest in Mansfield, Elsewhere, Win $150

Visit as many participating Connecticut libraries as you can in September, including Mansfield's, and you could win a prize.

20 Pictures of the August Super Moon

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

Primary: Republican John McKinney Expects Victory Tuesday Night

A profile of Fairfield resident, and State Senate Minority Leader, John McKinney who is facing Tom Foley in the GOP primary for governor.

Primary: Republican Tom Foley's Final Push

A profile of Greenwich resident Tom Foley who's fighting fellow Republican John McKinney for the chance to unseat Gov. Dannel Malloy.

Summer Bucket List: Top 10 To-Do List in Hartford, Tolland and Windham Counties

With just a few weeks left until school starts, Patch brings you a list of “Top 10” things to do before summer’s over.

Best of the Connecticut Wow House

There is a stunning $62 million house for sale in Fairfield.

Top Stories This Week in Connecticut

Your weekly digest of top patch stories

Black Bear in CT Town; Poodle Rescue; Student Suing Teachers

Plus charges dropped against men who disturbed Taylor Swift’s home, masked men on ATVs who threw rocks at cars, and more from CT Patches.

CT Uninsured Rate Decreases by 50 Percent

More than 2,500 people were surveyed about their enrollment.

Ads Made Out of State with Taxpayer Money for CT Gubernatorial Candidates

Foley, McKinney and Malloy all took some campaign business out of state.