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Just How Red Or Blue Has Connecticut Been In Past…

Democrats and Republicans have faced off 39 times in presidential elections since 1856 in…
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Connecticut Aviator Fought Heroically in World War I

Intrepid Paul Pavelka of Madison survived a flaming crash and a bayonet wound only to be…
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Twinkie Trivia: Iconic Junk Food Has an Interesting History

With the future of Hostess Brands Inc. still unclear, Patch takes a look at the history of the…
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Kentucky Derby: Connecticut Owner and Breeder Has Had Huge…

Connecticut has its place in Kentucky Derby history.
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Mr. Prospector, prolific sire of Derby winners, goes to the winner's circle. (Credit: Postcard)

25 Years Ago: Destruction Of Iranian Navy Led To Tragic,…

An Iranian mine blew a 25 foot hole in the American frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts on April 14,…
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Winning But Losing: How a Coin Toss Cost a Yale Grad’s…

Yale grad Ogden M. Phipps, hopes that Orb will finally bring Triple Crown glory to their…
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1928: A Connecticut Writer On Understanding Disaster and…

Longtime Hamden resident Thornton Wilder received the Pulitzer Prize 75 years ago this month…
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Connecticut's Magic Elixir: Witch Hazel

Join us for a journey into Connecticut’s history.
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125 Years Ago: Catastrophic Blizzard of 1888 Slams…

As bad as last month's blizzard was, the March blizzard in 1888 was worse, paralyzing the…
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Titanic, 100 Years Later: Nearby Titanic Museum is a Hidden…

Don't be fooled by appearances: This museum contains some outstanding artifacts and is well…
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'King Kong' Turns 80 This Week!

Connecticut native Sam Hardy played a key role in the original release of the movie classic in…
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Titanic, 100 Years Later: Cultural, Culinary Items Went Down…

The cargo manifest on the ill-fated ship was as diverse and interesting as the passenger list…
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Do You Remember the Great Blizzard of 1978?

This week marks the 35th anniversary of the two-day storm that paralyzed the Northeast.
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Three Connecticut Men A Major Presence In Polio Hall of Fame

Next to an atomic attack, nothing scared Americans in the 1950's more than polio. Thirteen…
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Memorial Day: The Changeable Holiday

Starting as "Decoration Day," Memorial Day has undergone many changes.
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Sailing the Connecticut Coast with Albert Einstein

This week marks the 97th anniversary of Einstein's release of his General Theory of…
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Wiffle Ball: A Connecticut Invention That Keeps Giving Back

The famous game, born in Shelton, is now used by charities and – as tournaments in replica big…
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The Wicked Witch of Oz : A Connecticut Connection

March is woman's history month — an appropriate time to remember one of the most memorable…
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Predatory Animals In Connecticut: A Historical Perspective

Wolves, rattlers, bears and cougars were once very prevalent but have never posed a major…
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Titanic, 100 Years Later: Survivor from New Britain Suffered…

William T. Sloper of New Britain found a seat on the first lifeboat launched after the Titanic…
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Harry Houdini: The Connecticut Connections

Harry Houdini, Vaudeville's highest paid performer, owned a house in Stamford, and his…
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Ten Connecticut Men Helped Lincoln Pass the 13th Amendment…

February is Black History Month—a good time to celebrate the noble role played by the four…
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Ten Connecticut Men Helped Lincoln Pass the 13th Amendment…

Passage was difficult in the House, where many representatives with Connecticut ties played a…
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Titanic, 100 Years Later: A Profile of the Connecticut-Bound…

Thirty-three of the passengers on the Titanic were headed to Connecticut. Eighteen of them…
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50 Years Ago: 7 Connecticut Men Died In Worst Ever Submarine…

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