Connecticut Newspapers

Connecticut, a state rich in history and natural beauty, offers a unique blend of New England charm and modern living. Known for its picturesque landscapes, from the scenic shoreline of Long Island Sound to the rolling hills of the Litchfield County, the state is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Additionally, Connecticut's commitment to education and innovation is reflected in its high-quality public schools and world-renowned universities like Yale. To stay informed about what's happening across the state, newspapers such as the Connecticut Post, Danbury News-Times, and Greenwich Time are indispensable. For more localized news, the Hartford Courant, Middletown Press, New Heaven Register, Norwalk Hour, Stamford Advocate, and Torrington Register Citizen provide comprehensive coverage on local events, politics, and community happenings. Together, these publications capture the essence of Connecticut's diverse and vibrant culture.

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Connecticut Post

The newspaper was formerly the morning Bridgeport Telegram and evening Bridgeport Post before consolidating into a morning publication. The Bridgeport Telegram ran from at least 1908 to 1929 and again from 1938 to 1990. In 2008, the Hearst Corporation acquired the Connecticut Post and including seven non-daily newspapers, from MediaNews Group, Inc. and assumed management control of three additional daily newspapers in Fairfield County, Conn., including The Advocate, Greenwich Time and The News-Times , which had been managed for Hearst by MediaNews had managed under a management agreement that began in April 2007.

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Danbury News-Times

The Ottaway Community Newspapers chain purchased the paper in 1955. Ottaway, which later became a division of Dow Jones & Company, owned the newspaper until November 2006, when its sale to Community Newspaper Holdings was announced. Five months later, on April 1, 2007, the newspaper, along with the weekly Spectrum, was sold to Hearst Corporation of New York. On August 8, 2008 the Hearst Corporation acquired the Connecticut Post, including seven non-daily newspapers, from MediaNews Group, Inc. and assumed management control of three additional daily newspapers in Fairfield County, Conn., including The Advocate, Greenwich Time, and The News-Times, which had been managed for Hearst by MediaNews had managed under a management agreement that began in April 2007.

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Greenwich Time

Greenwich Time is a daily newspaper in Greenwich, Connecticut. The paper shares an editor and publisher with The Advocate of nearby Stamford, Connecticut. Both papers are owned and operated by the Hearst Corporation. The Post was owned by MediaNews, which handled The Advocate and Greenwich Time for Hearst until Hearst bought out MediaNews in 2008. On August 8, 2008 the Hearst Corporation purchased the Connecticut Post and seven non-daily newspapers, from MediaNews Group, Inc. and assumed management control of three extra daily newspapers in Fairfield County, Conn., including The Advocate, Greenwich Time, and The News-Times, which had been managed for Hearst by MediaNews under a management agreement that began in April 2007.The daily circulation of the Greenwich Time is 7,838 and 10,672 on Sundays. The publisher of the Greenwich Time is Michelle McAbee. The headquarters for the newspaper is located at 1455 East Putnam Avenue, Old Greenwich, Connecticut.

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Hartford Courant

Renowned as America's oldest continuously published newspaper, the Hartford Courant stands as a cornerstone in Connecticut journalism, offering unparalleled coverage of Hartford news, state politics, and community events. Delve into investigative reporting and keep updated with the local arts and entertainment scene. Beyond merely reporting news, the Courant embodies a significant part of Hartford's history. Discover Hartford in depth and subscribe to the Courant for a legacy of journalistic excellence.

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Manchester Journal Inquirer

The Journal Inquirer is a newspaper published Monday through Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings in Manchester, Connecticut and serves 17 towns in the north-central part of the state of Connecticut. The Journal Inquirer formed in 1968 with the merging of two weekly newspapers: the Rockville Journal and the South Windsor Inquirer. The Rockville Journal dates back over 100 years. The paper moved from the Rockville section of Vernon to its present location in Manchester in 1974. The Journal Inquirer is An independent locally owned newspaper owned by Neil and Elizabeth Ellis. Elizabeth Ellis is the publisher and the paper is edited by Chris Powell. Headquarters are located at 306 Progress Drive Manchester, Connecticut 06045.

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Meriden Record-Journal

The Meriden Record-Journal is an American daily newspaper based in Meriden, Connecticut. The paper dates back to the years immediately following the American Civil War, founded as The Weekly Visitor in 1867. It is owned by the Record-Journal Publishing Company, a family-owned business entity (The White Family) that also owns Westerly, Rhode Island's The Westerly Sun and other interests in Florida. Eliot C. White is the publisher. It was converted to a daily newspaper in 1892. During the first decade of the 21st century, the Record-Journal company has doubled in size with seven acquisitions and seventeen start-ups. By the middle of the decade, the Record-Journal's daily publication comprised 45 percent of total business of the company. Elizabeth White became new media director and led the launch of Myrecordjournal.com, the Record-Journal's community news and advertising web site. The number of site visits subsequently became over 700,000 per month. The Record-Journal circulates 16,711 daily and 17,896 on Sundays.

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Middletown Press

The Middletown Press is a newspaper based in Middletown, Connecticut that is the main daily newspaper of Middletown and its surrounding area in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was founded in 1878 as the Middlesex Monitor, a daily flyer, by Ernest King and his son Ernest. It carried information about the 1884 presidential elections. It became a one-cent daily newspaper (also called a penny press). The name would later change to The Evening Press when its price went up to two cents in 1918, and one year later it became The Middletown Press in 1919.

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New Haven Register

In 1812, The Register began publishing and is now considered amongst the oldest continuously published newspapers in the United States. John Day Jackson purchased the newspaper during the early 20th century. In 1987, the Jackson family combined the Register and The Journal-Courier into a seven-day morning Register. Upon his retirement, John Day Jackson passed over his control of the papers to his sons, Richard and Lionel Jackson. Later, Lionel's son, Lionel "Stewart" Jackson Jr. took control of the paper. The highest peak of circulation occurred in the middle 1980's, hitting over 100,000 deliveries. The Register has a week day circulation of almost 75,000 according to the Audit Bureau of Circulation. It has the second-highest circulation in Connecticut after the Hartford Courant. The Register shares circulation with the Elm City Newspapers. The Register is your source for Connecticut news. They cover local and regional Connecticut news, sports and more.

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Norwalk Hour

The Hour is a daily newspaper published in Norwalk, Connecticut by The Hour Publishing Company. It serves the cities of Norwalk, Wilton, Westport, Weston and Stamford. The newspaper was founded in 1871. It was published under the title The Evening Hour from 1895 into the 1900's, at which point it was renamed The Norwalk Hour, after 1971, it became merely The Hour. In 2000, The Hour changed from afternoon to morning deliveries. When the Advocate ceased, The Hour was left as the only independent newspaper in Fairfield County and the only daily newspaper devoted to Norwalk and its surrounding communities. The Hour?s publisher is Chet Valiante and circulates an average of 16,070 daily. The newspaper covers local news, business, sports, and entertainment. 1 Selleck Street, Norwalk, CT 06855.

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Stamford Advocate

The Stamford Advocate is the local authority for news in Stamford, Greenwich, and the broader Fairfield County area in Connecticut. Our journalists cover downtown Stamford's thriving business environment, Norwalk's community fabric, and the serene, upscale neighborhoods of Greenwich. We deliver reporting that explores the unique challenges and successes of the region. Connect with Fairfield County and subscribe to the Advocate for unrivaled coverage of your local community.

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Torrington Register Citizen

The Register Citizen is a multimedia news organization that serves the Greater Torrington “Northwest Corner” and Litchfield County with local, state and enterprise news.