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Around 6 million Americans are expected to fly this Thanksgiving, many facing excessive "junk fees" for services like seat selection and baggage, according to a study. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) blames airline consolidation for allowing companies to charge these fees without justification, generating billions in profit.

If you’ve ever watched the film Amadeus, you’ve heard Celia Nicklin playing the oboe with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. She’s also performed with the Beatles and many of the UK’s most successful pop groups.

Long Island’s wild turkeys are thriving thanks to state conservation efforts. Stress and burnout are among the top concerns of Connecticut teachers. An effort in Bridgeport to curb youth violence gets a million dollar boost. A Siena poll reveals New Yorkers’ true feelings about the start of the holiday season. Plus, how Indigenous communities will recognize their ancestors this holiday weekend.

Happy Thanksgiving! Rumble Thy Bellyful —it's not just a cry after the big meal, it's a tune by fiddler Liz Knowles.

We're celebrating a musical Thanksgiving with guest host Orli Shaham. Get ready to gobble up some wonderful performances of Tchaikovsky and Chopin by some remarkable teens.

Connecticut has around 5,000 farms that produce everything from meat products to dairy and maple syrup. The industry is worth around $4 billion to the state's economy and employs more than 31,000 people.

A survey conducted by the Connecticut Education Association, the state's leading teachers' union, showed that educators are concerned about burnout

The scent of roasting turkey fills the air as a line of eager guests winds through the hall of a local community center.

Every Thanksgiving, thousands of families across Connecticut enjoy their holiday meals courtesy of community organizations like churches and charities. A Bridgeport pastor organizes one such meal drive on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

We have 2 special programs to cap off your Thanksgiving festivities.