Some people call them “ghost squirrels” and are delighted by their antics. Others recognize them for the general nuisance they are.
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Bigfoot? Bear? Hoax? The Winsted Wildman may be all or none of these, but it definitely is one of the state’s more fun legends.
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A brief look into the end of witch executions in the state. [September 11, 2010] Katherine Harrison was tried as a witch in 1669, but was able to avoid being burned or …
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Since the inn has long been rumored to be haunted, is this art imitating life? [April 27, 2010] The Yankee Pedlar Inn will be the location this week for the filming of …
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The horror movie The Innkeepers—set at The Yankee Pedlar Inn in Torrington—blurs the lines between reality and fiction, although there are those who claim the century-old landmark is actually haunted.
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Recently, a long-lost painting of artist John Trumbull was discovered in England, which calls to mind the story of where the artist is buried — and it’s not in a cemetery.
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Can’t see how this guy isn’t the butt of a few jokes now. [March 24, 2012] A Southington man stealing scrap metal from a local business was apprehended when he unknowingly dialed …
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Sad that these bins needed to be designed to catch thieves. [August 14, 2012] A New York City man had to call Darien police to rescue him after he got trapped inside …
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Leave the gun, take the cannolis. [May 26, 2012] A thief holding up a Subway in Bridgeport took the cash and several cookies from the store … Source: Connecticut Post
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And now they know the way to jail, too! [January 5, 2009] A pair of scrap-metal thieves were caught when they stopped to ask a Branford police officer for directions to I-95 …
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Once again, we turn our damned eyes toward the heavens, looking for really big and mysterious things, and hoping they aren’t looking for us!
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Normally, this type of vandalism wouldn’t rate here, but it involves paranormal investigators checking out Naugatuck’s Gunntown Cemetery. [September 8, 2009] A team of paranormal investigators had the windows of their vehicle …