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#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 12/5/2025
#Quote by: chemist and @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social professor Omar M. Yaghi
#NobelPrize2025: #Chemistry, shared with Richard Robson and Susumu Kitagawa
#Quote by: chemist and @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social professor Omar M. Yaghi
#NobelPrize2025: #Chemistry, shared with Richard Robson and Susumu Kitagawa
December 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 12/5/2025
#Quote by: chemist and @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social professor Omar M. Yaghi
#NobelPrize2025: #Chemistry, shared with Richard Robson and Susumu Kitagawa
#Quote by: chemist and @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social professor Omar M. Yaghi
#NobelPrize2025: #Chemistry, shared with Richard Robson and Susumu Kitagawa
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 12/4/2025
#Quote by: Northwest University professor Joel Mokyr, interviewed by @nytimes.com
#NobelPrize2025: Economics, shared with Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt
#Quote by: Northwest University professor Joel Mokyr, interviewed by @nytimes.com
#NobelPrize2025: Economics, shared with Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt
December 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 12/4/2025
#Quote by: Northwest University professor Joel Mokyr, interviewed by @nytimes.com
#NobelPrize2025: Economics, shared with Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt
#Quote by: Northwest University professor Joel Mokyr, interviewed by @nytimes.com
#NobelPrize2025: Economics, shared with Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 12/3/2025
French physicist and @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social professor Michel Devoret
#NobelPrize2025: #Physics, shared with Mary E. Brunkow and Shimon Sakaguchi
French physicist and @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social professor Michel Devoret
#NobelPrize2025: #Physics, shared with Mary E. Brunkow and Shimon Sakaguchi
December 4, 2025 at 1:24 AM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 12/3/2025
French physicist and @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social professor Michel Devoret
#NobelPrize2025: #Physics, shared with Mary E. Brunkow and Shimon Sakaguchi
French physicist and @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social professor Michel Devoret
#NobelPrize2025: #Physics, shared with Mary E. Brunkow and Shimon Sakaguchi
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 12/2/2025
#Quote by: immunologist Frederick Jay Ramsdell
#NobelPrize2025: Physiology/Medicine,
shared with Mary E. Brunkow and Shimon Sakaguchi
@nobelprize.org
#Quote by: immunologist Frederick Jay Ramsdell
#NobelPrize2025: Physiology/Medicine,
shared with Mary E. Brunkow and Shimon Sakaguchi
@nobelprize.org
December 2, 2025 at 10:27 PM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 12/2/2025
#Quote by: immunologist Frederick Jay Ramsdell
#NobelPrize2025: Physiology/Medicine,
shared with Mary E. Brunkow and Shimon Sakaguchi
@nobelprize.org
#Quote by: immunologist Frederick Jay Ramsdell
#NobelPrize2025: Physiology/Medicine,
shared with Mary E. Brunkow and Shimon Sakaguchi
@nobelprize.org
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 12/1/2025 [ #WorldAIDSDay ]
#Quote by: Dr. Catharina Boehme of @who.int South-East Asia
#EndAIDS
#Quote by: Dr. Catharina Boehme of @who.int South-East Asia
#EndAIDS
December 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 12/1/2025 [ #WorldAIDSDay ]
#Quote by: Dr. Catharina Boehme of @who.int South-East Asia
#EndAIDS
#Quote by: Dr. Catharina Boehme of @who.int South-East Asia
#EndAIDS
#RecentlyInCT / #ChristmastimeInCT:
Here's the countdown from the Festival of Lights in #Ridgefield last night [11/28/2025].
Here's the countdown from the Festival of Lights in #Ridgefield last night [11/28/2025].
November 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
#RecentlyInCT / #ChristmastimeInCT:
Here's the countdown from the Festival of Lights in #Ridgefield last night [11/28/2025].
Here's the countdown from the Festival of Lights in #Ridgefield last night [11/28/2025].
#RecentlyInCT / #ChristmastimeInCT:
#Ridgefield 's Festival of Lights, 11/28/2025
[Part Two, with meteorologist and town resident Ira Joe Fisher as host]
#Ridgefield 's Festival of Lights, 11/28/2025
[Part Two, with meteorologist and town resident Ira Joe Fisher as host]
November 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
#RecentlyInCT / #ChristmastimeInCT:
#Ridgefield 's Festival of Lights, 11/28/2025
[Part Two, with meteorologist and town resident Ira Joe Fisher as host]
#Ridgefield 's Festival of Lights, 11/28/2025
[Part Two, with meteorologist and town resident Ira Joe Fisher as host]
#RecentlyInCT / #ChristmastimeInCT:
#Ridgefield 's Festival of Lights, 11/28/2025
[Part One, featuring the Ridgefield High School Madrigals]
#Ridgefield 's Festival of Lights, 11/28/2025
[Part One, featuring the Ridgefield High School Madrigals]
November 29, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#RecentlyInCT / #ChristmastimeInCT:
#Ridgefield 's Festival of Lights, 11/28/2025
[Part One, featuring the Ridgefield High School Madrigals]
#Ridgefield 's Festival of Lights, 11/28/2025
[Part One, featuring the Ridgefield High School Madrigals]
(It's time for the 2025 edition of our guide to #Christmas tree lighting ceremonies in #Connecticut - with over 30 additional listings this year! Please keep in mind that times shown are often when the ceremonies begin, not necessarily when the trees are lit.
#ChristmastimeInCT #Christmas2025 #CT)
#ChristmastimeInCT #Christmas2025 #CT)
November 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
(It's time for the 2025 edition of our guide to #Christmas tree lighting ceremonies in #Connecticut - with over 30 additional listings this year! Please keep in mind that times shown are often when the ceremonies begin, not necessarily when the trees are lit.
#ChristmastimeInCT #Christmas2025 #CT)
#ChristmastimeInCT #Christmas2025 #CT)
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 11/26/2025
#Quote by: author and activist Sarah Josepha Buell Hale (1788 - 1879),
the "Godmother of #Thanksgiving",
taken from her 1835 book "The Thanksgiving Of The Heart",
in which she argued to make the day a federal holiday
#Quote by: author and activist Sarah Josepha Buell Hale (1788 - 1879),
the "Godmother of #Thanksgiving",
taken from her 1835 book "The Thanksgiving Of The Heart",
in which she argued to make the day a federal holiday
November 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 11/26/2025
#Quote by: author and activist Sarah Josepha Buell Hale (1788 - 1879),
the "Godmother of #Thanksgiving",
taken from her 1835 book "The Thanksgiving Of The Heart",
in which she argued to make the day a federal holiday
#Quote by: author and activist Sarah Josepha Buell Hale (1788 - 1879),
the "Godmother of #Thanksgiving",
taken from her 1835 book "The Thanksgiving Of The Heart",
in which she argued to make the day a federal holiday
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 11/25/2025
#Quote by: reggae legend Jimmy Cliff (7/30/1944 - 11/24/2025),
interviewed by @killianfox0.bsky.social of @theobserveruk.bsky.social
#Quote by: reggae legend Jimmy Cliff (7/30/1944 - 11/24/2025),
interviewed by @killianfox0.bsky.social of @theobserveruk.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 1:07 AM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 11/25/2025
#Quote by: reggae legend Jimmy Cliff (7/30/1944 - 11/24/2025),
interviewed by @killianfox0.bsky.social of @theobserveruk.bsky.social
#Quote by: reggae legend Jimmy Cliff (7/30/1944 - 11/24/2025),
interviewed by @killianfox0.bsky.social of @theobserveruk.bsky.social
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD. 11/24/2025
#Quote by: Emily Byrne of @ctvoices.bsky.social
#Connecticut 's surplus was recently updated and now stands at nearly $2 billion for this fiscal year.
#Quote by: Emily Byrne of @ctvoices.bsky.social
#Connecticut 's surplus was recently updated and now stands at nearly $2 billion for this fiscal year.
November 25, 2025 at 12:22 AM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD. 11/24/2025
#Quote by: Emily Byrne of @ctvoices.bsky.social
#Connecticut 's surplus was recently updated and now stands at nearly $2 billion for this fiscal year.
#Quote by: Emily Byrne of @ctvoices.bsky.social
#Connecticut 's surplus was recently updated and now stands at nearly $2 billion for this fiscal year.
#RecentlyInCT / #RecentEventsInCT:
Balloons remained one of the biggest draws at the 32nd annual #Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular today [11/23/2025].
#SpinSpinSpin
Balloons remained one of the biggest draws at the 32nd annual #Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular today [11/23/2025].
#SpinSpinSpin
November 24, 2025 at 2:17 AM
#RecentlyInCT / #RecentEventsInCT:
Balloons remained one of the biggest draws at the 32nd annual #Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular today [11/23/2025].
#SpinSpinSpin
Balloons remained one of the biggest draws at the 32nd annual #Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular today [11/23/2025].
#SpinSpinSpin
#RecentlyInCT / #RecentEventsInCT:
Among the state and local officials marching in the 32nd annual #Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular today [11/23/2025] were #CT Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas; Richard @blumenthal.senate.gov and son Matt; @jahimes.bsky.social; and Mayor Caroline Simmons.
Among the state and local officials marching in the 32nd annual #Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular today [11/23/2025] were #CT Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas; Richard @blumenthal.senate.gov and son Matt; @jahimes.bsky.social; and Mayor Caroline Simmons.
November 24, 2025 at 2:11 AM
#RecentlyInCT / #RecentEventsInCT:
Among the state and local officials marching in the 32nd annual #Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular today [11/23/2025] were #CT Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas; Richard @blumenthal.senate.gov and son Matt; @jahimes.bsky.social; and Mayor Caroline Simmons.
Among the state and local officials marching in the 32nd annual #Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular today [11/23/2025] were #CT Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas; Richard @blumenthal.senate.gov and son Matt; @jahimes.bsky.social; and Mayor Caroline Simmons.
#RecentlyInCT / #RecentEventsInCT:
Here are some photos from the 32nd annual #Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular, held this afternoon [11/23/2025].
Here are some photos from the 32nd annual #Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular, held this afternoon [11/23/2025].
November 24, 2025 at 2:03 AM
#RecentlyInCT / #RecentEventsInCT:
Here are some photos from the 32nd annual #Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular, held this afternoon [11/23/2025].
Here are some photos from the 32nd annual #Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular, held this afternoon [11/23/2025].
(Not surprisingly, no politicians were at the Inflation Party, from what we could see.)
November 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
(Not surprisingly, no politicians were at the Inflation Party, from what we could see.)
#RecentlyInCT / #RecentEventsInCT: In preparation for #Stamford 's Balloon Parade today, officials again hosted its annual Inflation Party adjacent to the parade route, with performances by dance troupes from the Locust Performing Arts Center [3, 4].
November 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
#RecentlyInCT / #RecentEventsInCT: In preparation for #Stamford 's Balloon Parade today, officials again hosted its annual Inflation Party adjacent to the parade route, with performances by dance troupes from the Locust Performing Arts Center [3, 4].
#RecentConcerts #OutsideOfCT:
The Dave Stryker Quartet at the Jazz Forum Club, #Tarrytown, #NY, 11/22/2025
[Second set]
The Dave Stryker Quartet at the Jazz Forum Club, #Tarrytown, #NY, 11/22/2025
[Second set]
November 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
#RecentConcerts #OutsideOfCT:
The Dave Stryker Quartet at the Jazz Forum Club, #Tarrytown, #NY, 11/22/2025
[Second set]
The Dave Stryker Quartet at the Jazz Forum Club, #Tarrytown, #NY, 11/22/2025
[Second set]
#RecentlyInCT / #RecentConcertsInCT:
Duo Alterity at #WiltonLibrary, 11/16/2025,
featuring Allison Hughes on flute and husband Joseph Van Doran on guitar
Duo Alterity at #WiltonLibrary, 11/16/2025,
featuring Allison Hughes on flute and husband Joseph Van Doran on guitar
November 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
#RecentlyInCT / #RecentConcertsInCT:
Duo Alterity at #WiltonLibrary, 11/16/2025,
featuring Allison Hughes on flute and husband Joseph Van Doran on guitar
Duo Alterity at #WiltonLibrary, 11/16/2025,
featuring Allison Hughes on flute and husband Joseph Van Doran on guitar
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 11/21/2025
#Quote by: Carolina Grijalba-Rodriguez of Recovery Network of Programs,
speaking with News 12 CT's Leanna Wells during a sleeping bag giveaway in #Bridgeport last month
#HHAW #NHHAW
#Quote by: Carolina Grijalba-Rodriguez of Recovery Network of Programs,
speaking with News 12 CT's Leanna Wells during a sleeping bag giveaway in #Bridgeport last month
#HHAW #NHHAW
November 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 11/21/2025
#Quote by: Carolina Grijalba-Rodriguez of Recovery Network of Programs,
speaking with News 12 CT's Leanna Wells during a sleeping bag giveaway in #Bridgeport last month
#HHAW #NHHAW
#Quote by: Carolina Grijalba-Rodriguez of Recovery Network of Programs,
speaking with News 12 CT's Leanna Wells during a sleeping bag giveaway in #Bridgeport last month
#HHAW #NHHAW
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 11/20/2025
#Quote by: New Haven Airport's Robert Reed,
at a press conference in which he and the G Café made a $10,000 donation to @ctfoodshare.bsky.social
#HHAW #NHHAW
#Quote by: New Haven Airport's Robert Reed,
at a press conference in which he and the G Café made a $10,000 donation to @ctfoodshare.bsky.social
#HHAW #NHHAW
November 21, 2025 at 1:55 AM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 11/20/2025
#Quote by: New Haven Airport's Robert Reed,
at a press conference in which he and the G Café made a $10,000 donation to @ctfoodshare.bsky.social
#HHAW #NHHAW
#Quote by: New Haven Airport's Robert Reed,
at a press conference in which he and the G Café made a $10,000 donation to @ctfoodshare.bsky.social
#HHAW #NHHAW
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 11/18/2025
#Quote by: State Rep. Kadeem Roberts
(@reproberts203.bsky.social, D - #Norwalk)
[Photo credit: John Voorhees III, for Hearst CT Media]
#HHAW #NHHAW
#Quote by: State Rep. Kadeem Roberts
(@reproberts203.bsky.social, D - #Norwalk)
[Photo credit: John Voorhees III, for Hearst CT Media]
#HHAW #NHHAW
November 19, 2025 at 1:52 AM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 11/18/2025
#Quote by: State Rep. Kadeem Roberts
(@reproberts203.bsky.social, D - #Norwalk)
[Photo credit: John Voorhees III, for Hearst CT Media]
#HHAW #NHHAW
#Quote by: State Rep. Kadeem Roberts
(@reproberts203.bsky.social, D - #Norwalk)
[Photo credit: John Voorhees III, for Hearst CT Media]
#HHAW #NHHAW
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 11/17/2025
#Quote by: Julieth Callejas, executive director of End Hunger #Connecticut!,
in a story this summer by #WTIC 's Tim Lammers
(from which the image of Brignole Vineyards in #EastGranby is taken)
#HHAW #NHHAW
#Quote by: Julieth Callejas, executive director of End Hunger #Connecticut!,
in a story this summer by #WTIC 's Tim Lammers
(from which the image of Brignole Vineyards in #EastGranby is taken)
#HHAW #NHHAW
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
#QuoteOfTheDay / #QOTD, 11/17/2025
#Quote by: Julieth Callejas, executive director of End Hunger #Connecticut!,
in a story this summer by #WTIC 's Tim Lammers
(from which the image of Brignole Vineyards in #EastGranby is taken)
#HHAW #NHHAW
#Quote by: Julieth Callejas, executive director of End Hunger #Connecticut!,
in a story this summer by #WTIC 's Tim Lammers
(from which the image of Brignole Vineyards in #EastGranby is taken)
#HHAW #NHHAW
#RecentlyInCT / #RecentEventsInCT:
Legendary #UConn basketball coach Jim Calhoun appeared at Barrett Bookstore in #Darien this afternoon [11/16/2025] to autograph copies of his new book "More Than A Game", joined by co-author and Hartford Courant journalist Dom @amorecourant.bsky.social.
Legendary #UConn basketball coach Jim Calhoun appeared at Barrett Bookstore in #Darien this afternoon [11/16/2025] to autograph copies of his new book "More Than A Game", joined by co-author and Hartford Courant journalist Dom @amorecourant.bsky.social.
November 17, 2025 at 1:08 AM
#RecentlyInCT / #RecentEventsInCT:
Legendary #UConn basketball coach Jim Calhoun appeared at Barrett Bookstore in #Darien this afternoon [11/16/2025] to autograph copies of his new book "More Than A Game", joined by co-author and Hartford Courant journalist Dom @amorecourant.bsky.social.
Legendary #UConn basketball coach Jim Calhoun appeared at Barrett Bookstore in #Darien this afternoon [11/16/2025] to autograph copies of his new book "More Than A Game", joined by co-author and Hartford Courant journalist Dom @amorecourant.bsky.social.