Lou Milano

There's something hauntingly captivating about Dudleytown—what secrets does this ghost town guard so closely, and why are the authorities so tight-lipped?

You’re buggin’ me. We say that to annoying people, and everyone gets it—because, let’s be honest, most of us don’t really like bugs. They creep us out, make our skin crawl, and sometimes straight-up gross us out.

Even those of us who live here know it’s a tough place to sum up. Try to label it from a distance, and you’ll probably miss the mark. So, to help you avoid some awkward moments, here are 9 Things People from Connecticut Are Tired of Hearing

But before we get into that, let’s talk about what “comfortable” even means. Because let’s be real—your version of comfort might look totally different from mine.

You know when you think about something a lot, but somehow it doesn't register—or occur to you—that you've spent so much time thinking about it? It’s kind of like that TikTok trend a while back, where the entire country realized—within the span of two weeks—that all adult men spend an unusual amount of time thinking about the Roman Empire. It was always on our minds, never on the tip of our tongues, and never really front and center when we talk about what's important to us.

If you live in Connecticut or New York, you definitely know the type—people who can’t wait to leave. These are the future Floridians who’ve been giving the same unsolicited monologue for decades about how much it sucks up here. It’s too cold, too expensive, and they swear they’re headed to Florida the minute they get the chance.

Did Bethel, Connecticut just become ground zero for the national union-coffee wars? It certainly appears to be a battleground at minimum. According to a recent press release, baristas at the Starbucks in Bethel, CT, have filed to hold a union election, joining a wave of organizing across the country.

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the warning on May 13, 2025, after a routine sample tested positive for Listeria. Although there’s no recall—since the affected products are no longer being sold—the concern is that some may still be in consumers’ refrigerators.

If I asked you (Connecticut resident) to name the #1 worst thing about life in the Nutmeg State, what would you say?

When I was growing up, a job in law enforcement was considered a great gig. It was a stable way to earn a living, and police were respected members of the community. You don’t need to be super plugged into current events to know that the job doesn’t carry the same reputation it once did