Thanksgiving Thursday is the New Black Friday: Stores Open on Thanksgiving

Will you hit the stores for these deals, or will you sleep off the turkey?

Access Health CT Announces Enrollment Fairs Schedule

Events are taking place throughout the state during the month of November to help residents sign up for coverage.

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Many companies are hiring.

The 19 Fastest Growing Occupations

These are the jobs that will see explosive growth by 2017

Blended-Family Finance: Tips Every Modern 'Brady Bunch' Should Consider

How to overcome the financial challenges of merging two households.

Plum Organics Recalls Baby Food Products

Company says parents should not feed these identified products to their children.

Know a Veteran Who Needs a Job?

On Veterans Day, VeteranRecruiting.com will host a virtual job fair with dozens of employers participating nationwide.

Middletown Developer Set to Buy Haddam Parcel for Garage, Office, Retail

Centerplan's Bob Landino, who was part of a controversial zoning change in the city's residential district, is finalizing plans to purchase Connecticut's former eco-tourism property in Tylerville.

The End of an Era: Blockbuster Closing Last 300 Stores

The once-popular video rental service struggled to reinvent itself in the age of digital distribution.

Over 50 and Behind the Curve for Retirement? It's Catch-Up Time!

Maxing out qualified retirement accounts can allow you to bolster your nest egg for the future.

How to Get Your Side Business Started While Working a Day Job

True job security no longer exists.

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Several companies are hiring.

Companies Strike Deal to Bring Organic Recycling to Connecticut

A facility is expected to be built in the central part of the state, at a location to be determined.

'You Cannot Overlook the Power of Proximity'

Dr. Ivan Misner, founder of BNI, shares a few words of wisdom. Think he's right?

Aetna CEO: Obamacare Means Premium Hikes

The Hartford-based insurer alone will have to pass on costs of up to $1 billion to offer the coverage required by the Affordable Care Act, according to CEO Mark Bertolini.

Millennials Forced To Move Back Home After Starting Career

Higher rate than Gen X and baby boomers when they started in the workforce, study says.

11 Untapped Places To Network

Always talk to people you don't think can help you

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Several national companies have thousands of openings.

Fear of Finance: 5 Tips to Make Dealing With Money Less Scary

When it comes to your personal finances, it's best to be proactive rather than reactive.

Young and Employed, but Still Short of Money? You Need a Side Hustle

There's money to be made from the skills you spent all those years honing.

Foxwoods, MGM to End Licensing Agreement

The move is part of an "ongoing makeover" at the casino, Foxwood officials said.

The Cost of Fast Food: It's Not Just Your Expanding Waistline

A new study concludes that the fast-food industry's unwillingness to pay a living wage costs U.S. taxpayers nearly $7 billion a year.

Report: Connecticut Economy Took $62M Hit in Metro-North Disruption

The report also concludes the crisis caused a net loss of $2.5 million in state revenue.

You'll Get a Charge Out of This Telemarketing Tale

Here's what happens when the state official in charge of buying electric power gets a call from one of the "cheaper" competitors in the deregulated energy market.

Mortgage Servicers Agree to Play Nicer With Loan-Holders

State Attorney General George Jepsen said the five major servicers have agreed to improve communication and billing accuracy — and two have agreed to do more.

Halloween 2013: Americans to Spend $330M on Pet Costumes

The National Retail Federation estimates that about 158 million Americans will celebrate Halloween this year.

Top 4 Reasons Why Your Business Should Blog on Patch

Wondering how to make a greater online presence for your local business? Here's four reasons why starting a blog could help.

UTC Set to Furlough Thousands of Workers; Sikorsky Impacted

Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford is among three facilities that will be hit with 2,000 furloughs on Oct. 7, unless the government shutdown is lifted, the Hartford-based company announced.

Middlesex County Career Fair Set for Oct. 29

More than 45 employers will be around to talk with job seekers.

Map: What Are the Richest Parts of Town?

The map below shows the median income in blocks across your neighborhood as reported by the US Census Bureau.

LGBT Community Says Barilla Can Eat His Words

The CEO of the pasta company says only "classic" families will star in their commercials, and that if gays don't like it, they can eat another pasta. Many are doing just that.

Amtrak Cancels Acela Service Between Boston and New York Through Sunday

Amtrak passengers should expect delays of up to 90 minutes, according to a statement.

Toyota Recalls 615,000 Sienna Minivans

The recall covers Siennas from model years 2004 and 2005 and 2007 to 2009.

Haddam, East Haddam and Killingworth Area Job Openings on CareerBuilder

Looking for work? Here are several jobs available in Haddam, East Haddam, Killingworth and the area and the surrounding area this week.

Haddam, East Haddam and Killingworth Area Job Openings on CareerBuilder

Looking for work? Here are several jobs available in Haddam, East Haddam, Killingworth and the area and the surrounding area this week.

Businesses: Post Your Job Openings on Patch. It's Free.

Your announcement goes automatically on the front page and into our daily newsletter.

Are Carnival Rides Safe?

With 18 injured Sunday on the swing ride at the Norwalk Oyster Festival, it's a question that many parents are asking themselves today. What do you think?

Job Opening: Nuzzo's Apizza In Madison Looking For Two Counter People

Block Party in Moodus to Celebrate Local Businesses

Old Lumberyard Plaza invites the public to a block party to celebrate local businesses. The party will feature free samples, raffle prizes and free demos/services.

Yappy Hour. Vista Vittles. And A Good First Day At School.

You can buy Vista Vittles in Madison at Robert's, or one of several other places nearby. They are available by mail order as well. The next Yappy Hour is next Wednesday beginning at 4 p.m.