LITCHFIELD, CT – Maybe it was the brilliant sunshine that made the entries sparkle more than usual, but the annual Litchfield Lions Club Car Show held Sunday at the former Litchfield High School had some old cars and trucks on display that really popped. Photo opportunities were numerous and RIDE-CT …

RIVERTON, CT – The inaugural Riverton Car Show at the Riverton Fair Grounds on Saturday afternoon drew a hefty crowd of entries and proved to be a well-organized affair. Several spectators commented on how it was nice to see some different cars, although there were some frequent attendees showing off …

TORRINGTON, CT – Postponed a week because of rain, the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Blessing of the Bikes & Classic Car Show experienced a tepid turnout Saturday afternoon, perhaps because there were more than 20 other shows competing for attention this weekend. Noneheless, there were some head-turning models and familiar …

COLEBROOK – Bright sunshine drew a huge congregation of Jeep owners to Norbrook Farm Brewery Saturday afternoon for the annual Go Topless show. Sprinkled among the dozens upon dozens of modern Jeeps were some vintage models dating back decades. RIDE-CT grabbed a few shots… — — — — — — …

UPDATE (March 28, 2026): With the usual location for the Valley Collector Car Club’s annual car show at the Ski Sundown resort in New Hartford, CT unavailable this year, the club has now landed a new spot for the show at Goodwin University in East Hartford, CT. The show is …

WETHERSFIELD, CT – A new specialty license plate honoring the 65th infantry regiment of the U.S. Army and bearing the flag of Puerto Rico is now available in Connecticut. It was unveiled last week by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles and the Hispanic-American Veterans of Connecticut. The 65th infantry …

HARTFORD – Traffic fatalities in Connecticut dropped 12 percent in 2025 when compared to 2024, according to data released Wednesday by the state Department of Transportation. Preliminary data showed 274 roadway deaths, a decrease from 312 in 2024. The DOT reported “troubling trends for vulnerable road users,” though, with bicycle …

MONTVILLE, CT – Ever had the desire to own a fire engine? A 34-year-old fire engine with fewer than 39,000 miles on its odometer is being offered in an online auction by the Town of Montville. The 1991 KME Spartan Engine is described as being “perfect for a construction business, …

BLOOMFIELD, CT – The Octoberfest Fall Festival, Open House and Car Show planned for this Saturday (Oct. 4) by the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation has been canceled due to kennel cough. In a social media post on Wednesday afternoon, Fidelco explained, “Some of our dogs-in-training are being treated for kennel …

GREENWICH, CT – Facing immediate eviction, Freccia Brothers Garage at 246 W. Putnam Ave. has launched a GoFundMe page hoping to raise sufficient money to find a new location and keep the 103-year business operating. As of Saturday morning, more than $12,000 has been raised with the goal being $250,000. …