Day: August 13, 2026

Danbury Offers Free Outdoor Showing of Jumanji

Danbury’s Summer Movie Night series continues Friday with a free showing of “Jumanji” at Candlewood Town Park. The 1995 film starring Robin Williams will begin tomorrow around dusk… at about 8 p.m. Families are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Additional movie nights are planned August 21st and 28th.

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Danbury San Gennaro Festival Returns Next Week

Danbury’s San Gennaro Festival returns August 19th through the 23rd on the Danbury Green. The five-day event will feature live music, food vendors, amusement rides, fireworks, a laser light show and eating contests. Admission is free, with a Mass and procession opening the festival Wednesday afternoon.

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Study Says Connecticut Electric Customers Paid One Point Eight Billion Dollars More

A new study says Connecticut residential electric customers on standard service plans paid about 1.8 billion dollars more than market supply costs between 2016 and 2025. The study says Eversource customers paid an average premium of about 11 dollars a month.

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Flags Lowered in Honor of Former Lt Gov Nancy Wyman

Flags at Connecticut state government buildings are flying at half-staff following the death of former Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman. Wyman served as lieutenant governor from 2011 to 2019 and previously became the first woman elected state comptroller, holding that office for 16 years. She also served in the state House and on the Tolland Board […]

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Connecticut Expands Sales Tax-Free Week

Connecticut’s Sales Tax-Free Week begins Sunday and runs through August 22nd. Most clothing and footwear priced under 300 dollars per item will be exempt from sales tax, up from the previous 100 dollar limit. Backpacks and cleats are also included, while nonelectronic school supplies are now tax-free year-round.

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Connecticut Bear Home Entries Surpass 2025 Total

Connecticut wildlife officials are warning residents to take precautions as conflicts with black bears increase. More than 50 bear home entries have been reported this year across nearly two dozen municipalities, already surpassing all of 2025. Residents are urged to secure trash, remove bird feeders and keep doors and windows locked.

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