Putnam · Business · 10/13/2026
Gas pumps reopen at Sam’s Sunoco on Kennedy Drive in Putnam
WINY reports new pumps and a canopy at the station, along with repaving of the parking lot and Bakers Dozen drive-through.
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Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026
Bank-impersonation campaign warns Connecticut customers about fake fraud alerts
Tonight’s Connecticut reporting highlights a national campaign urging customers to verify unexpected bank messages through a trusted contact channel.
Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026
Blumenthal seeks FanDuel VIP videos and bettor safeguards by October 20
The Connecticut senator and two House members are pressing for details about personalized celebrity messages; FanDuel says the videos reward loyalty and denies using them to encourage continued gambling.
Groton · Local · 10/13/2026
Groton Route 349 bridge plan goes to October 29 public meeting
CTDOT proposes rehabilitating two Birch Plain Creek bridges, with estimated construction costs totaling $5 million and work tentatively starting in spring 2030.
Salem · Education · 10/13/2026
Salem school-board vacancy applications due Friday
Applicants must submit a letter of interest by October 16 at 4 p.m.; the town notice describes affiliation requirements.
Columbia · Local · 10/13/2026
Columbia plans November responder event and donation collection
Town announcements list a November 14 family event and November 21 Stuff-a-Cruiser and Stuff-a-Fire Truck collection.
Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026
Connecticut pheasant and small-game seasons open October 17
DEEP’s fall guidance also explains private-land permission rules and reminders for trail users.
Willington · Local · 10/13/2026
CTDOT plans I-84 resurfacing through Ashford, Union and Willington
Design is targeted for November, with construction anticipated in spring 2027, subject to funding and approvals.
Eastern CT · Local · 10/13/2026
Railroad-crossing safety plan includes 19 Eastern Connecticut towns
CTDOT proposes clearer pavement lines, renewed signs and selective trimming; construction is anticipated in 2028.
Mansfield · Sports · 10/13/2026
UConn beats Temple 34–20, enters bye week at 3–3
Trey Cornist rushed for 114 yards as the Huskies finished with 505 yards of offense in Philadelphia.
Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026
UConn law students helped secure new trial in murder appeal
A new university account describes students’ work on an August Supreme Court ruling.
Mansfield · Local · 10/13/2026
UConn fellowship supports experimental cartilage-repair research
A laboratory project combines mRNA delivery and human cartilage-on-a-chip models.
Mansfield · Sports · 10/13/2026
UConn study links limited neck mobility with pitching arm injuries
Researchers followed 126 college pitchers; the reported findings show an association.
East Lyme · Local · 10/13/2026
East Lyme schedules hearing on proposed data-center ban and rezoning
Residents can comment October 15 on proposed zoning changes; neither proposal is an adopted decision.
Colchester · Local · 10/13/2026
Colchester’s Norton Park redevelopment receives $1.7 million state grant
September funding announcement supports park development after cleanup of the former paper-mill site.
Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026
Connecticut joins three-day regional highway enforcement campaign
Operation Wicked Safe runs October 13–15 across six Northeastern states, targeting dangerous driving.
Vernon · Local · 10/13/2026
Vernon receives $5,000 grant for Rockville welcome mural
Connecticut Main Street Center announced funding October 13 for public artwork at the Cornerstone Foundation on Route 74.
Eastern CT · Courts · 10/13/2026
Local legal notices: Ledyard land hearing and Killingly bridge comments
October 13 roundup of selected upcoming public-notice dates, with original documents and participation details.
Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026
Breeze announces New Haven–Myrtle Beach flights for May 2027
The October 13 announcement lists Wednesday and Saturday service starting May 26.
Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026
Survey report highlights financial barriers to abortion care in Connecticut
Connecticut Public’s October 13 account describes respondents’ reported delays and related costs.