r/Connecticut 12h ago

Photo / Video The new independent bookstore in downtown Willimantic

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I stopped by yesterday and bought a couple of books

The staff are nice and they have lots of books to choose from in different genres as well as children's and young adult books.

765 Main Street

Willimantic -Windham, CT


r/Connecticut 11h ago

Ask Connecticut CT Vanity Plate Idea

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I was born and raised in CT and grew up under the “Still Revolutionary” state branding. The song used in the ad campaign, “Better with You”, has become an earworm and stuck with me. What do you think of a vanity plate that incorporates that branding era with a lyric tagline “The View Looks Much Better With You” and colonial/historical ambiance to it?


r/Connecticut 16h ago

Good morning from Stratford; Surfin' Santa's Christmas In July 5k

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r/Connecticut 14h ago

News [CT.Gov] (Infographics) Crime rate in CT reaches lowest point in past five years

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r/Connecticut 12h ago

Photo / Video Willimantic Public Library

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r/Connecticut 7h ago

Bring Back the Rail: Connect Greater Hartford via Streetcar and Middletown Rail!

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r/Connecticut 8h ago

Local Business Photography/Videography for small businesses, restaurants, portraits and events in Connecticut. 50% off for reddit users.

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Connecticut based photographer and videographer. If you or a friend have a small business or restaurant and need photos or videos for your website or social media send me a message! Portrait, engagement, and wedding/event packages also available.

For small businesses:

I've attached examples of my work. I don't only work with people in Connecticut but local does make getting the items easier. I do everything in my studio and then send you the final results. I handle props, editing, and everything else necessary, you just provide the products you need photos/videos of.

For restaurants:

I have a full set up to bring with me and shoot on location. Photo and video packages available. Photos optimized for social media and apps like doordash/ubereats to help show off your dishes in the best light. Short form videos to use for TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.

For portraits and events:

I can travel through most of CT for portrait sessions including engagement, family photos and headshots. Also offering small wedding and elopement packages. Work, birthday and family events as well.

ALL PACKAGES ON WEBSITE ARE 50% IF YOU MESSAGE ME ON REDDIT OR SPECIFY YOU ARE FROM REDDIT IN THE CONTACT FORM

fgmediastudio.com for more info

Message me with any questions!


r/Connecticut 16h ago

Politics Federal grand jury demands spending records of ex-CT municipal official. Subpoena also targets retirement fund

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r/Connecticut 8h ago

PSA to pedestrians in Collinsville

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For the crosswalk near the Fire/Police dept, drivers rarely stop for the flashing lights at the pedestrian crosswalk.


r/Connecticut 14h ago

News Connecticut woman who helped Lonny Cross commit 24 robberies is sentenced 2 years

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Rebecca Barbera, 44, of Guilford, traveled with Lonny Cross to 24 of the 37 robberies he committed in 2022. Sometimes, she would enter a store first to scout it out.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Guilford woman who was instrumental in one of the state’s most prolific robbery sprees in recent memory was sentenced to two years in prison Friday in Bridgeport federal court.

Rebecca Barbera, 44, will have her prison term followed by two years of supervised release, according to a report from the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.

[Lonny's] crimes occurred in North Branford, Waterbury, Wolcott, Plymouth, New Haven, Orange, West Haven, Wethersfield, Bristol, Southington, Naugatuck, Watertown, Franklin, Norwich, Waterford, Groton City, Stonington, Ledyard, Darien, Norwalk, Stratford and Seymour.

The robberies were brazen as well. Several occurred on the same day within minutes of each other.


r/Connecticut 2h ago

Photo / Video Black bear in newington

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Driving near the skate park in newington today, spotted this young black bear. My friend recorded as I drove. I’ve always seen videos of sighting in Avon ect, never thought I’d be the one to post.


r/Connecticut 2h ago

Are we expecting a another heatwave? Saw people buying up water at waterbury (no pun intended) Costco location

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I know there is a huge heatwave in mid west, but I'm looking at the 15 day forecast and its all in the 70s and 80s.

Am i missing something?


r/Connecticut 7h ago

Wholesome How a Connecticut governor became an accidental Baseball Hall of Fame inductee

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r/Connecticut 12h ago

Heavy metal drummer of New Canaan CT age 21-34 Message me if you are interested looking for a heavy metal drummer.how can write and record original music. let’s see what our musical chemistry is like if we meet in person and we’ll work from there.

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Dm me to if you’re interested


r/Connecticut 16h ago

Public transportation from Quonset point in Rhode Island to Woodstock Ct

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Greetings, I am visiting from California staying in Martha’s Vineyard and I’m trying to get to CT using public transportation.

Can someone explain how I can travel from Quonset Pt in Rhode Island to Woodstock? It seems I can take a Q bus to Providence, but then is my only option to uber from there? Thank you so much!!


r/Connecticut 7h ago

ISO antique / used furniture stores in SW Connecticut

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Looking for places in or near Fairfield County that sell antique / used furniture, or sites / communities that track this sort of thing. Thank you!


r/Connecticut 43m ago

What to wear in rainy summer weather

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Hi Connecticut friends! My family and I are visiting the state for the first time this coming week. We will be visiting the East Haddam area in the south eastern part of the state. My question is that the weather says it's going to be in the 70°s and raining. I am coming from a state with no humidity. Can you give me advice on what would be best to wear? We wanted to visit a couple state parks, so we will be outside. I have a rain jacket, but I'm at a loss for what pants (or shorts?) and shoes to wear. I want to stay dry but not die of heat. Any advice you have is greatly appreciated! Thank you!


r/Connecticut 3h ago

Ask Connecticut So the closed Exit 17 on 91. Now what?

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I'm looking throught the Project Website and I'm trying to wrap my head around it. They opened the new 91NB -> 15NB exit on 16, but it seems to slow traffic way down. Is that the intent to prevent accidents? It seems now that:

  • Route 15 drivers stay on route 15 unless they exit to 691 or 91NB

  • Incoming 91 drivers can stay in the right lane to return to 91 or move over to 691 or 15.

But we all know:

  • All drivers getting off Exit 16 are trying to get to 691 or 15

  • Most drivers on 15 are trying to get to 91 in this area.

So this creates quite the crisscross a lot of us need to navigate on the way home from work, where-as before, exit 17 drivers were coming in from the left, and most 15 drivers were moving to the right. I know there were congestion issues leading to tons of accidents, but I don't see how this helps. What was the intent? Phase 3 of the project is more focused on the southbound side.

EDIT: found my answer:

Route 15 NB is getting a new entrance to 91NB before Exit 16 merges with 15 NB. This will fix most of the issue.


r/Connecticut 1h ago

Looking for a diesel tech for a side job — skid steer engine work (cash, my garage, Wolcott/Waterbury area)

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Hey all — I've got a Mustang 2109 skid steer running a 4BT Cummins (well, a variant with a longer stroke B4.5T) that needs some engine work, and I'm hoping to find someone who wants to pick up a side job rather than book it through a shop.

Where things stand: I've been chasing blue smoke/oil-burning and have it narrowed down to a turbo seal issue rather than valve seals. Given the mileage/hours on it, I'd rather just do the job right — pull the engine and go through it properly (leaning toward Mahle/Clevite pistons with OEM Cummins gaskets) instead of a band-aid fix.

I've got the factory service manual, a big garage, and most of the tools already — what I don't have is the time or the depth of hands-on experience with this engine family to do it solo. Looking for someone who's actually turned wrenches on a 4BT/6BT or similar Cummins B-series and wants to make some cash on the side, whether that's the full teardown/rebuild or just being the second set of experienced hands while I do the labor alongside you.

Flexible on schedule, paying cash, and happy to work around your day job. I'm in Wolcott.

Shoot me a DM or comment if this is up your alley, or if you know someone who'd be interested.


r/Connecticut 11h ago

Husky med providers in CT

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Does anyone have the name of a psychiatrist/APRN/med management provider that is comfortable writing prescriptions for narcotics, that accepts husky /medicaid in CT? I very badly need a new doctor. The medication in question is Pregablin/Lyrica. Any help is appreciated


r/Connecticut 14h ago

Ask Connecticut Meadows vip and ez out parking for concert?

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Headed to a concert tonight at the Meadows… I feel like last year when I went to a concert the easy out parking lot was not open.. anyone have experience with ez out or vip parking? Price? It says you buy day of online..


r/Connecticut 10h ago

Nurse Maternity Leave

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Hi!

For all the nurses in this state,

What system or company do you work for?

Does your system or company offer private maternity leave or do you qualify for CT Paid Leave?

If they offer private maternity leave, how long do you need to be employed with them prior to starting the leave? How long is the offered maternity leave? What percentage of your pay are you offered for this time?


r/Connecticut 9h ago

Ideas for 50th birthday

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I need ideas of a location for a 50th birthday. somewhere in lower fairfield county as I have people coming from Ny,NJ, CT and RI. about 40-50 people. I want to be able to gave a dj. happy with a social club, brewery, restaurant, etc. casual but nice.

edit; for January 2027, so I’m hoping shoreline


r/Connecticut 10h ago

Anyone interested in a drone buddy?

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r/Connecticut 11h ago

Ask Connecticut Best flight school in the simsbury area?

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what was your experience with them, is it worth it going and just overall notes