CVS Changes Name, Ends Tobacco Sales

The pharmacy chain will now be known as "CVS Health."

Southbury, Oxford, and Woodbury Residents Invited to Attend Health Forum

It's an opportunity to attend a community forum with Connecticut State Deputy Commissioner of Public Health.

SAT Bootcamp at Newtown High School

SAT Bootcamp for Juniors & Seniors taking the October PSAT & SAT

Connecticut Man Fatally Stabbed at Florida McDonald's; Bobcat Euthanized After Attacking Family; Bank Robbery Suspect Dead

Also: Clinton visits CT; Labor Day tragedy; College student sexually assaulted during break-in; Don't Text & Drive; Weather Woes; and more.

Former President Bill Clinton Speaks at Malloy Democratic Rally

The governor’s reelection campaign featured multiple prominent Democrats speaking on his behalf.

Congrats! Middlebury Resident Honored for Her Soccer Skills

Julia Cipriano scored the game winner in a soccer match.

Parts of Connecticut Under Air Quality Alert

Showers and thunderstorms may affect parts of the state this week.

Gordon Ramsay Restores Curtis House Inn in Woodbury

The new episode of Hotel Hell aired last night on FOX.

Watermark Retirement Communities Honors East Hill Associates

Associates at Southbury senior living community recognized with national awards for exemplary service

Connecticut State Police Hand Out 5,000 Tickets Labor Day Weekend

There were 315 accident, one fatal, and 35 driving while under the influence citations.

Katharine Matthies Foundation Grants $20,000 to VNA of South Central CT

The VNA/SCC was awarded a $20,000 grant from the Katharine Matthies Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee to support the Medical Social

Take a step towards improving your appearance

Quitting smoking will improve your appearance

15 Safest, Most Dangerous Towns in CT

Counting down the safest and most dangerous towns in the state on four major metrics.

MAP: How Dangerous is Your Town?

Breaking down the numbers behind the dangers we face in every Connecticut town.

Pursuit of Stolen Car Leads to Shots Fired, Crash; State Trooper, Woodbury Police Officer, and Suspect Injured

State and local Woodbury police officers engaged in pursuit of a stolen vehicle out of Woodbury late Monday morning.

Connecticut 'Hotel Hell' Episode Featuring Gordon Ramsay Airs Tonight

The episode spotlights The Curtis House Inn In Woodbury and it airs at 9 p.m.

CT Teen & Sassy Grandma Take Cyberspace By Storm With Viral Videos

Kevin Droniak and his Grandma Lill are an unlikely comedy duo, but their YouTube channel is spreading like wildfire.

Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Gondoliers!"

A hilarious and tuneful comic opera will be presented in Deep River on Oct. 4 and 5 by the Connecticut Gilbert and Sullivan Society.

Sunday's Storm Knocks Out Power to Over 1K CL&P Customers

In Redding, 138 CL&P customers are without power. In Weston, 32 CL&P customers have no power.

Newtown 'Gentle Giant,' Coach Kenny, Will Live On in Hearts of Special Needs Kids

Newtown Hoopsters’ Coach Kenny Ayles passed away on Aug. 21 but his legacy lives on.

Man Fakes Death to Avoid Wedding; Mother Starts Blog in Memory of Son Who Died in Hot Car; Greenwich Student Killed in Boating Accident; Woman Drives Over Seawall and Lives

Firefighters save a dog and four puppies from a burning house, and all of your top Connecticut Patch stories for August.

This Weekend's a Killer: Buckle Up

The National Safety Council estimates car accidents will kill 395 people over the 2014 Labor Day weekend.

CT Ranks No. 13 for Most Hangovers

Connecticut drinkers prefer Samuel Adams beer and lemon drop shots.

No Charges Yet in President Obama Threat Case, Suspicious Car Found in Connecticut

Police were able to locate the suspicious car in Hamden.

Woman Beaten To Death; Taxi Cab Driver Murdered; Puppy Abuse; Russian Roulette Tragedy

2-month-old abused by Navy sailor father, an inspiring Trumbull couple, and a lot more from your Connecticut Patches this week.

Second Amendment Rights Group Endorses Tom Foley For CT Governor

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's campaign labeled the group as extremists.

Area Singers Invited to Join the Connecticut Choral Society

You have the opportunity to join one of the top five choral ensembles in the state: the Connecticut Choral Society.

Report: State Police Looking for Car in Connection with Threat Against President

Law enforcement authorities are looking for a 2014 silver Volkswagen Jetta driven by a man thought to have made a threat against Obama.

Alleged Prostitute Allegedly Steals Hookah; Bill Clinton's Coming to CT; State's Pizzerias Rank High; Birth After Deadly Crash

Also: Board of Ed Rescinds Superintendent Appointment; Man Accused of Growing Nearly 140 lbs. of Pot; Passengers Rescued from Boat;

Area Pizzerias Ranked Among Tops in the Country

The DailyMeal.com has ranked five pizza places in New Haven, CT in the top 50 and of course Frank Pepe is #1.

Speeding Is Biggest Traffic Killer, CT DOT Says, Mostly Where Limit is 30 MPH or Less

Most traffic deaths from speeding in Connecticut are on rural roads. The state Department of Transportation focuses its efforts there.

2014 NU Hartford Marathon - Run for Team Newtown Memorial Fund

Calendar Event for Non-Profit

Connecticut Woman Gives Birth After Being Seriously Injured in Interstate 95 Accident

Tragically, the woman's friend died driving her to the hospital.

Caution: Number of Connecticut Lifeguards Greatly Reduced During Labor Day Weekend

This applies to state park swimming areas across Connecticut.

Bill Clinton Coming to Connecticut For Dannel Malloy

Clinton will appear in New Haven Tuesday afternoon.

Murder Suspect Held on $1M Bond; Fundraiser for Fallen Soldier; Russian Roulette Kills Man; Bra-Dacious Bra Challenge

Plus: What's Open, What's Closed on Labor Day, Stafford Springs Mother Leaves 2-Month-Old & 2-Year-Old in Car and more.

Drunk School Bus Driver; CEO Accused of Dog Abuse Placed on Probation; ID in Fatal Train Accident

Murdered taxi driver is identified and teen seriously injured after being hit by a car.

Back-to-School Tips: Anger Management for Kids

Does your child or teen get easily frustrated or downright angry when it comes to homework, chores or other issues? This article's for you!

[UPDATED] Pedestrian Struck by Train in Naugatuck

The extent of the pedestrian’s injuries are unknown at this time.

CEO Under Investigation for Puppy Abuse; Man Forgets Infant Child in Car While Shopping; Popular Pub Ruined in Fire; Gas Prices Falling

Also: Alcohol delivery service, Malloy concerned about CL&P price increase, Landlord turns power off on tenants, Zumba fundraiser, and more.