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Nasal sprays recalled

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:15:20 GMT

Check your medicine cabinet. Three types of Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray are being recalled because a dangerous bacteria was found in a small amount of the product at its Germany plant.

Kellogg fights Eggo waffle shortage

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:00:23 GMT

Kellogg Co. says there will be a nationwide shortage of its popular Eggo frozen waffles until next summer because of interruptions in production at two of the four plants that make them.

Auto repair shops win $15M from insurer

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:55:00 GMT

A Connecticut jury has awarded $15 million to automobile repair shop owners in their lawsuit accusing an affiliate of The Hartford Financial Services Group of unfair trade practices.

Ford, Subaru, insurance industry picks

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:13:54 GMT

Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen sit atop the insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles, according to a closely watched assessment used by car companies to lure safety-conscious consumers to showrooms.

Print coupons to save cash on groceries

Kent Pierce — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:49:45 GMT

Coupons may not be new, but they're worth more than ever, and if you plan ahead you can find a lot more of them using the internet.

Ten digit dialing begins Saturday

Matt Scott — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:09:41 GMT

Get ready to start dialing more numbers when you make a phone call. Mandatory ten digit dialing begins Saturday.

Fraudulent census-takers on the prowl

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:26:36 GMT

The Better Business Bureau is warning Connecticut residents about census-related scams.

Saving at the supermarket

Kent Pierce — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:04:26 GMT

When you check out at the grocery store, have you really checked out all the savings you could?

Saving money with home energy audit

Kent Pierce — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:09:56 GMT

Saving money begins at home. A home energy audit from your power company could save you a lot of money.

Strollers recalled for fingertip hazard

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:20:44 GMT

About a million Maclaren strollers sold by Target and Babies "R'' Us were recalled Monday, after 12 reports of children having their fingertips amputated by a hinge mechanism.

Making your energy dollar count

Kent Pierce — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:17:35 GMT

In these tough times, you're probably looking for ways to save some money. At the SmartLiving Center in Orange, everyone from homeowners to school students can learn how to conserve electricity.

The Droid you should be looking for

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:34:40 GMT

If you're on the Verizon network, or are considering switching and want the best device available, this is the Droid you should be looking for.

Half a million lbs of beef recalled

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:48:06 GMT

Check your freezer. Approximately 545,699 pounds of fresh ground beef has been recalled because of E. coli concerns.

CT home, condo sales flat in September

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:35:30 GMT

Sales of single-family homes and condominiums in Connecticut were flat in September compared to a year ago. But single-family home sales in the third quarter climbed nearly 3 percent from the same period in 2008, according to The Warren Group, publisher of The Commercial Record.

Unclaimed money from CTBigList

Matt Scott — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:59:55 GMT

The State of Connecticut is making another push to reunite people with their unclaimed money.

Gales Ferry Post Office closed

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:01:55 GMT

It's the time of year when some local residents look to a short-term change of address as they relocate for the winter months in warmer climates. But in Gales Ferry, it is the post office that is filing the change of address.

A safe and scary Halloween

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:07:07 GMT

If you're getting ready to send your little ghosts and gobblins out trick-or treating this Halloween you'll want to think safety.

Old Saybrook Haunted Hayride postponed

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:01:20 GMT

Old Saybrook's 12th Annual Haunted Hayride has been postponed due to the weather.

Philanthropy makes Yale center reality

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:04:31 GMT

Yale's new Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven will be among the most expensive buildings ever built in New England when it opens Wednesday.

Girl's witch costume recalled

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:51:01 GMT

A girl's "Punky Witch" costume sold at Walgreens stores has been recalled by the state Department of Consumer Protection.

Bradley adding flights to Fla., Mexico

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:56:58 GMT

Bradley International Airport officials say two airlines are adding flights from Connecticut to four warm-weather destinations.

BBB warns of teeth whitening scams

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:42:06 GMT

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about 'free' trials for teeth whitening products.

Families can apply for heating aid

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:14:05 GMT

Connecticut families who need help paying their heating bills this winter are being urged to apply now for assistance.

Norwalk PAL Pumpkin Festival canceled

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:27:29 GMT

The Norwalk PAL Pumpkin Festival planned for Oct. 17 has been canceled due to the poor weather forecast for this weekend.

Over 14 million Ford vehicles recalled

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:42:33 GMT

Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it will add 4.5 million older-model vehicles to the long list of those recalled because a defective cruise control switch could cause a fire.

Conn. gas prices tumble in October

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:01:55 GMT

AAA says Connecticut gas prices have taken a tumble since last month, including a 21-cent drop in the average cost of a gallon of regular.

Wineries: CT's alcohol-selling loophole

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:55:10 GMT

Bishop's Orchard is a place for families and friends to meet up and pick out the perfect fruit, get some great baked goods and even stuff a scarecrow. Oh, and did we mention it's also a great place to buy wine in Connecticut on Sundays? That's right, Sundays.

Yale's Family Weekend draws crowd

Erin Cox — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:43:36 GMT

There is more traffic and the free campus tours are quite crowded.

Single-family home sales up in CT

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:20:38 GMT

Single-family home sales in Connecticut climbed for the second consecutive month, jumping almost 7 percent in August year-over-year, according to the latest report from The Warren Group, publisher of The Commercial Record.

New bottle law starts tomorrow

Chris Velardi — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:53:48 GMT

The price of your bottled water will be going up a nickel tomorrow as part of the state's expanded bottle bill.