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Landmark Community Theatre (LCT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated toenriching the cultural landscape of Thomaston, Connecticut, and its surroundingcommunities. Operating within the historic Thomaston Opera House, LCT offers a platformwhere individuals of all ages can produce, participate in, and enjoy the performing arts. Ourmission extends beyond entertainment; we strive to educate, inspire, and preserve

Time for a change of pace. Yes, there are plenty of news around tariffs – the United States and European Union have figured out a trade deal, after all – but let’s first look at what we expect this week from earnings. It’s a big week! First off, the market has been going nuts, as our Jamie

By Cassidy Williams Published: Jan. 21, 2026 at 3:11 AM IST HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) – If you’re still trying to pay off your holiday gifts, you’re not alone. A study by the financial marketplace Credible surveyed one thousand people and found a quarter of Americans took on debt during the holiday season. The study found median holiday

Mortgage rates fell to their lowest levels since March because job growth has been surprisingly weak this summer. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.7% in the week ending Aug. 7, down from 6.87% the previous week. It’s the lowest average rate since the week ending March 13, when it was 6.62%. A lousy jobs report

Talk of a 2025 recession abated this summer, but economists noted a sense of instability among consumers, who were spending less, and among businesses, which were hiring less. Now, with the Federal Reserve pivoting back to interest rate cuts, and with even lower rates expected on the horizon before 2026, talk of a recession is

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) – The Federal Reserve is continuing to hold off on cutting interest rates despite pressure from President Donald Trump to lower rates. At the start of 2025, experts were predicting the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates several times before the end of the year. We’re more than halfway to 2026 and

Photo: Getty Images By Lara Becker Investors looking for safety and a fixed return often turn to CDs. Indeed, CDs offered by federally insured banks and credit unions are generally protected up to $250,000, and some CDs are still paying 4% APY and up. (You can see some of the best CD offers here from our partner