30 Percent of Connecticut Motorists Text While Driving

5 Things to Love About Black Friday and Cyber Monday [SPONSORED]

Why it’s the most wonderful time of the shopping season.

Karma Is A... Lions Fan!

Live Updates: Thanksgiving Day Football

8 Hot Drinks to Make in Your Slow Cooker for the Holidays

These fall-friendly drinks are perfect for Thanksgiving.

Open House

Poll: Majority of Connecticut Residents Against Thanksgiving Day Shopping

Most Connecticut residents, a new UConn/Courant poll finds, will be content to sleep off the turkey in front of the TV Thursday night instead of seek bargains at the handful of retailers that have rolled Thanksgiving into their Black Friday hours.

Hey Travelers … Connecticut Rest Stops Offer New Experiences

Many of the formerly grungy service plazas in the state have been expanded and renovated, and new food and service franchises — even some healthy ones! — have been added.

How to Use Social Media to Boost Your Small Business

Don’t know the difference between a “like” and a “tweet”? Here’s a crash course.

5 Turkey Glaze Recipes for Thanksgiving Dinner

From creole butter to mustard and brown sugar, these glaze recipes will pack your Thanksgiving turkey with even more flavor.

A Guide to Picking the Perfect Christmas Tree

Follow these tips and tricks for finding the best tree and how to care for it.

[VIDEO] How to Thaw Your Thanksgiving Turkey

There's nothing worse than a frozen turkey on Thanksgiving. Here are some helpful tips for how to quickly—and safely—unthaw it.

See 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2' Thanksgiving Weekend [SPONSORED]

Looking for something to do this weekend? Try catching Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, which is still in theaters.

Pre-Thanksgiving Fill Up: Where's the Cheapest Gas?

You can find the local prices at gas stations using the interactive map below.

6 Popular Tax Breaks That Could Disappear in 2014

Without extensions from Congress, several important tax breaks may end.

4 Important Money Lessons We Learned While Working for Minimum Wage

Sometimes jobs that pay the least teach you the most valuable money lessons.

Review: 'Frozen' Is a Cinematic Wonderland; Watch the Trailer

PG film debuts in theaters over Thanksgiving holiday.

Judge: 911 Calls from Sandy Hook Shooting Will Be Released Dec. 4

The release of the tapes comes after a legal battle challenging a state Freedom of Information Commission decision earlier this year.

Police: Fairfield Man Threatened to Take Hostage, Harm Local Students

Joseph Russo was charged with Threatening an Act of Terrorism and First-Degree Threatening on Tuesday.

Do You Want To Talk Sports On Patch For Thanksgiving?

7 Tips to Prevent Holiday Home Break-ins

The horror of finding your home ransacked can be averted by keeping these tips in mind.

Happy Thanksgiving From 1938, Via Connecticut Gov. Wilbur Cross

Wilbur Cross, a former governor of Connecticut, reads his 1938 Thanksgiving Proclamation.

Thanksgiving Day 2013 Travel: It's Going to Be Wet and Windy

Whether you're flying or driving on Wednesday, better make some contingency plans. Or at least leave early.

Adult Education Leader Honored: Doe Hentschel, Ph.D., Recognized for a Lifetime Career in Adult and Continuing Education

5 Local Campaigns that Could Really Use Your Help

The list below shows locals who, because of an accident or an emergency, are now asking for help. Click an image to learn more about each of them.

Giving Tuesday is Dec. 3 – Support Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund this season with gifts that are designed for giving and giving back

Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival and Sale at the Vernon Community Arts Center

5 Great Recipe Ideas for Holiday Leftovers [SPONSORED]

This year, skip the sandwiches and try these leftover transformations. Sponsored by Sony.

EO Smith High School Football vs Tolland Eagles

EO Smith High School Football vs Tolland Eagles

A Holiday Shopping Guide for Frugal Families

Here’s how to give the perfect presents—without breaking the bank.

Tips for an unstuffed Thanksgiving

Tips for an unstuffed Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Movie Guide: ‘Hunger Games,’ ‘Frozen’ Expected to Pack Theaters

We rounded up the films you need to see this holiday weekend.

Why December Is Prime Time For Your Job Search

Companies often 'find' money they must spend by year's end.

6 Holiday Gift Guidelines For Your Co-Workers And Bosses

You'll be glad you followed these office holiday gift tips.

Happenings Down The Hill: 11/29 Tree Lighting And Fire Truck Parade In Willimantic

Sandy Hook Report Released, But Still No Motive for Shooting

Many details are released, but the explanation for the shooting remains as elusive as it has been for the past year.

Troop C Weekend Blotter - Nov. 21-24

The latest list of arrests from Mansfield and the surrounding towns.

Transcript: Lockdown at Yale Thought to be Caused by Hoax

Yale's campus went into lockdown Monday after police received a call stating the caller's roommate had a gun and was headed to campus, but police now believe it was a hoax. Read a transcript of the social media chatter during the crisis here.