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Thanksgiving Holiday Shopping, by the Numbers
How much shopping did Americans do over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend? Here’s how busy it was, according to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
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High School Football Rivals Square Off on Thanksgiving
Ansonia at Naugatuck, Southington at Cheshire, Ledyard at Fitch, and the start of a new tradition at Hartford Public.
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Vernon Chef Offers Free Thanksgiving Meals to Anyone in Need
A Vernon chef offered free Thanksgiving meals to anyone in need at his restaurant on Thursday. He said this was a full circle moment after struggling with homelessness and legal hurdles earlier in life.
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Al's Leaving the Hospital! See Roker's Thanksgiving Message as He Heads Home
Al Roker shared that he’s been released from the hospital in time for Thanksgiving dinner and even got to watch a little bit of the Thanksgiving Day parade.
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Here's the Top Reason for Thanksgiving Fires — and How to Avoid Them
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has offered tips to make sure you cook the turkey and not your home on Thanksgiving.
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Is Walmart Open on Thanksgiving? Here's What You Need to Know
As with any holiday, the actual day is pretty hectic, especially when you have a turkey to thaw, pies to bake and family to welcome — all at the same time.
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This Year's Thanksgiving Travel Season Among Busiest on Record
Expect busy roads and lines at the airport as thousands in Connecticut travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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This Year's Thanksgiving Travel Season Among Busiest on Record
Expect busy roads and lines at the airport as thousands in Connecticut travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. AAA says this year is expected to be near pre-pandemic levels and one of the busiest. “It was easier other times. This time right now is kind of stressful. I’m kind of sweating up to my brim,” Ferron, who was traveling to...
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Wallingford's Annual Samaha Bowl Is About More Than Football
Traditional high school football rivalries are being rekindled all around the state this week, and one of them was played Wednesday afternoon – the country’s longest running powder puff game between Lyman Hall and Sheehan. It’s the Samaha Bowl. A flag football, powder puff tradition started by former Sheehan athletic director Judy Samaha, back in 1972. Heading into the game,…
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ESCU Hosts Willimantic Community for Thanksgiving Feast
The university’s annual Day of Giving returned after a two-year pandemic pause.
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High School Football Rivals Face Off in Samaha Bowl
The country’s longest running powder-puff game between Lyman Hall and Sheehan High School took place Wednesday evening.
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Town of Windsor Ensures No One Goes Hungry This Thanksgiving
The town of Windsor is serving up hot meals for seniors and families who will be alone this Thanksgiving.
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ESCU Hosts Willimantic Community for Thanksgiving Feast
Eastern Connecticut State University served more than 300 Thanksgiving meals to community members on Wednesday. The university’s annual Day of Giving returned for its 16th year after a pandemic pause. “To be in person – it makes it just that much more special,” said Lana O’Connor, associate director of the Center for Community Engagement at ESCU. “We do it because…
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Town of Windsor Ensures No One Goes Hungry This Thanksgiving
The town of Windsor is serving up hot meals for seniors and families who will be alone this Thanksgiving. The Windsor Volunteer Fire Department gladly offered up their kitchen Wednesday to a group of Windsor police officers, national guard members and other volunteers to prepare and deliver a total of 65 meals to those who need them most. “For me...
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Nearly 55 Million Americans Expected to Travel for Thanksgiving
AAA is projecting that 54.6 million people will travel 50 or more miles from home this holiday, the third busiest Thanksgiving weekend since the auto group began tracking in 2000.
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What NFL Games Are Being Played on Thanksgiving 2022?
Is it really Thanksgiving without NFL games? Here’s a look at the 2022 holiday triple-header, featuring the Vikings, Giants and Lions.
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Package Stores in Connecticut Closed on Thanksgiving Day
If you need to stock up your liquor cabinet for your Thanksgiving celebration you will have to get it done by tonight. That’s because package stores in Connecticut will be closed tomorrow for the holiday. They are closed and grocery stores are not permitted to sell alcohol on Thanksgiving Day by law. “We know that families are in the...
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CT LIVE!: Butterball's Turkey Talk-Line
Turkey questions? Call the experts at Butterball.
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CT LIVE!: Trending – What's Your Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish?
Taylor hit the streets to find out.
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Which 2022 FIFA World Cup Games Will Be Played on Thanksgiving?
There will be four 2022 FIFA World Cup games being played on Thanksgiving as you stuff yourself with food. Here’s a look at those matchups.