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Three of Connecticut’s Big Lots stores are closing. Here’s where they are

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2 years ago

July 24, 2024

Three of Connecticut’s Big Lots stores are closing. Here’s where they are

Connecticut is losing three of its Big Lots stores.

The Manchester, Milford and Waterford locations are closing. A closing sale of up to 20% off, with limited exceptions applied, has already started at each location, according to the website.

The big box discount retail chain primarily sells furniture and décor products, as well as food and clothing, so shoppers will have to find other places for affordable finds.

These closures also follow the recent trend of retailers closing up locations.

Here are their exact addresses in case you want to grab those closing deals:

1470 Pleasant Valley Road, Manchester, Connecticut 06042
56 Turnpike Square, Milford, Connecticut 06460
40 Boston Post Road, Waterford, Connecticut 06385

Why is Big Lots closing stores

The discount retail chain Big Lots announced they will be closing dozens of stores this year across the country.

Big Lots stated in a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that 35 to 40 of their store locations would close this year – but they also plan to open three stores this year.

“In 2024, the U.S. economy has continued to face macroeconomic challenges including elevated inflation, which has adversely impacted the buying power of our customers,” the filing said.

According to the financial disclosure, sales dropped 10.2% between the first quarters of 2023 and 2024, equating to a loss of about $114.5 million.

Where are Big Lots stores in CT

Per the website, Big Lots locations include stores in: Bristol, Derby, East Hartford, East Haven, Manchester, Middletown, Milford, New Milford, Newington, North Haven, Norwich, Torrington, Wallingford, Waterbury, Waterford and Windsor.

Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com.

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Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford

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5 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford

A multi-vehicle crash temporarily close Interstate 84 on Tuesday night.

The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. and involved four cars, according to the Hartford Fire Department.

Fire crews arrived at the scene and helped one of the drivers who was trapped. The driver was then taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.

Four other people reported minor injuries but declined ambulance treatment at the scene, officials said.

I-84 East was temporarily shut down as crews responded but has since reopened.

The Connecticut State Police is investigating the crash.

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Sleet, freezing rain leading to treacherous travel in parts of Connecticut

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17 hours ago

March 3, 2026

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Sleet, freezing rain leading to treacherous travel in parts of Connecticut

As the snow turns to sleet and freezing rain in parts of the state this afternoon, it is causing some treacherous travel on Connecticut roads.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is reporting several crashes.

There are crashes on both sides of Interstate 691 in Meriden.

A tractor-trailer jackknifed on the eastbound side of I-691 between Exit 5 and 3, closing the left lane. On the westbound side, a single-vehicle crash closed the left lane.

There is a two-vehicle crash on I-91 North in Middletown between Exits 20 and 21. The left and center lanes are closed.

A multi-vehicle crash has closed lanes of I-84 East in Waterbury between Exits 25 and 25A. There is a second crash on I-84 East in Southington near Exit 30.

In Cromwell, a two-vehicle crash closed the right lane of Route 9 North in Cromwell.

On Route 9 South, a crash closed a lane on the southbound side.

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The Great Westport Sandwich Contest kicks off with event at Old Mill Grocery

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March 3, 2026

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The Great Westport Sandwich Contest kicks off with event at Old Mill Grocery

People in Westport have the chance to pick the best thing between sliced bread.

The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce held a kick-off event at Old Mill Grocery on Monday for The Great Westport Sandwich Contest.

The contest runs throughout March with 21 restaurants, delis and markets competing in 10 categories to be crowned the best sandwich maker.

Residents can vote in the following categories: Best chicken, best steak, best vegetarian, best combo, best club, best NY deli, best pressed sandwich, best breakfast sandwich, best wrap, and best fish/seafood sandwich.

After people sample sandwiches, they can vote for their favorites in each category on the chamber’s website. They will also be placed into a drawing to win a free sandwich from one of the 10 winners.

“Of course, the goal is to have people come to Westport and check out restaurants, our markets and our delis. This is a great promotion. I mean it is a competition, but mostly it’s to bring people to the restaurants. It also gives a great community activity because they are the ones who get to vote who makes the best one,” says Matthew Mandell, the chamber’s executive director.

Winners will be announced in April and receive a plaque.

The chamber has held similar contests to determine what establishment has the best pizza, burger, soup and salad.

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