Three men stabbed at Ocean Beach Park in New London

Three men were stabbed in New London, Connecticut Sunday night. Police said they responded to Ocean Beach Park at 5:35 p.m. for a report of a physical disturbance with stab wound victims. Officials said the three men were transported to Lawrence +...

29 Travel Products You'll Probably Wish You Had 10 Trips Ago

Elizabeth Lilly on our shopping team says: "I snagged this backpack after hearing my colleague Chelsea Stuart sing its praises. I had a trusty (now discontinued) InCase backpack I used as a personal item and served me well on dozens of trips for...

Increased police presence expected at Barrington Beach

By Josh Bickford Does Barrington Beach need a bouncer? During a meeting last week, members of the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission said some people using the town beach after the lifeguards have left for the day show a disregard for local...

Ohio hotel named to Men’s Health Travel Award 2025 best hotels

COLUMBUS – If you’re looking for a great place to stay in Ohio, look to Columbus for one of the best hotels in the U.S., according to Men’s Health. The Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio, is one of 40 hotels named to the 2025 Men’s Health...

Fourth of July travel expected to break records, AAA says

MIDDLETOWN, CT (WFSB) - Millions of Americans started to travel ahead of the Fourth of July. AAA expected the Independence Day travel period to be the busiest in recent years. AAA projected that more than 72 million people will travel for the...

Record-breaking number of drivers expected to travel for 4th of July

AAA says it is expecting 61.6 million people will be driving at least 50 miles during this Fourth of July week - both a new record and over a million people more than last year. This follows a recent trend, with this year’s Memorial Day weekend...

Former Connecticut Police Officer Arrested for DUI in Central Florida

A former Connecticut police officer was recently arrested for DUI in Central Florida. Earlier this month, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 42-year-old Michael Dimeglio for DUI after he nearly crashed into a deputy’s patrol vehicle...

TSA Kids’ Toy Ban Is Catching Parents Of Neurodivergent Children Off Guard

A family flying out of Connecticut recently was surprised when the TSA flagged their autistic six-year-old's stuffed toy. Petey, the stuffed dog, was confiscated and not allowed on the plane. As is a customary reaction, the TSA has come under...

The Most Peaceful Place in Every U.S. State, According to Travelers

America is a land of contrast, and each state has its own unique character and stories to tell. Across the vast American landscapes lies the most peaceful place in every U.S. state that travelers have discovered and experienced. It's a mix of...

Warm, sunny and humid in Connecticut

The best half of the weekend as it features no rain, and temperatures are sizzling to 85-90. Perfect beach, lake and anything outdoors weather. Monday looks pleasant before Tuesday's unsettled, stormy day. Heat relief and humidity busting storms...

Apple rolls out update helping travelers race through airport security

By OSHEEN YADAV FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 08:00 EDT, 29 June 2025 | Updated: 08:00 EDT, 29 June 2025 Advertisement Apple has rolled out an update across nine states that's being hailed as a game-changer for travelers. Users can now add their...

Connecticut Sun travel to the Minnesota Lynx on June 29: How to watch

The Journey of Pilatus: From Chattanooga to Connecticut

Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – He’s fuzzy, he’s feisty—and he’s heading off on a new adventure. Pilatus, one of the Chattanooga Zoo’s beloved red pandas, is saying goodbye to his birthplace as he moves to Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. The move is part...

Suspects in beating of off-duty NYPD officer arrested in Connecticut after pursuit

By Josh LaBella The Register Citizen, Torrington, Conn. STAMFORD, Conn. — Two people are in custody Wednesday following a car and foot chase involving a suspect in the beating and robbery of a New York City Police Department officer in May, an...

Connecticut parent says his son swam in E. coli-infested waters

A Cheshire parent is speaking out after his child went swimming in potentially contaminated water at the Mixville Park Pond. CHESHIRE, Conn. — After testing positive for a significant presence of E. Coli, the pond at Mixville Park in Cheshire was...

Connecticut Restaurant Makes List of Best Date Night Spots

Date nights are important. It's so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and kids, that you completely forget to take time for yourselves and realize very quickly that it's been months since the last time you and your significant...

Connecticut Sun travel to play Seattle Storm on June 27: How to watch

Open & Shut: Anchorage gets an upscale hotel, an e-scooter rental outfit, a mega-car wash and a lodging ‘Basecamp’

Open & Shut is an ongoing series looking at the comings and goings of businesses in Southcentral Alaska. If you know of a business opening or closing in the area, send a note to reporter Alex DeMarban at alex@adn.com with “Open & Shut” in the...

This Mass. city ranked among the lowest for public restroom access, cleanliness

Easy access to public restrooms affects travelers, commuters, delivery workers and more, yet there’s a growing concern of their availability. To better understand the scale of the problem, the health and hygiene brand, Tena, conducted research to...

News from AAA: Average gas price dips slightly ahead of holiday week

Gasoline prices are a little lower after a tumultuous week for oil and gas markets that ultimately ended with sharply lower crude oil prices and less pressure on prices at the pump. This is good news for drivers heading into the Fourth of July...