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Ben Perry, recently reelected alderman representing Ward 2 and owner of S&G of Shelton and Derby-based S&G Hauling, is proposing construction of a four-story building with 36 condominiums fronting Howe Avenue at 126 Howe Ave.

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Shelton condo project draws early opposition ahead of hearing

State legislators propose change to state gift limit to allow public universities and colleges to provide tickets to a public official or state employee and a guest to a home sporting event once a year.

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UConn sports ticket perk for lawmakers added to CT ethics proposal

Lyman Hall’s Aaron Rich (2) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during their game against Notre Dame-West Haven at Pat Wall Field in Wallingford Friday April 24, 2026

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What makes CT's No. 1 team special? Track stars, a QB and a hockey champ

Delamar West Hartford in Blue Back Square was named one of the 500 best hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure.

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Gov. Ned Lamont, giving his State of the State address on the opening day of the legislative session in February at the state Capitol in Hartford, is seeking a third term in the 2026 election.

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Who is Democrat Ned Lamont, a candidate for Connecticut governor?

Connecticut legislators welcome President Donald Trump's recent executive order speeding up the research and approval of psychedelic therapies as they try to expand a psychedelic-assisted therapy pilot program that was authorized in 2022.

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CT could broaden psychedelic drug therapy access as Trump move boosts momentum

A home in Old Greenwich with an underground car gallery accessible via a hydraulic lift has hit the market with a price tag of $23 million.

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Guess the price of this viral Connecticut house with underground car gallery

Conditions will improve on Sunday, although temperatures will remain below normal in the 50s to near 60 degrees.

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Clearing skies and cool temps Sunday in CT before warmup arrives

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U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal pictured here at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, Conn., Monday, March 23, 2026. In announcement on Friday, Blumenthal warned Connecticut residents recently of a scam that uses AI-generated images of lost pets to tap the wallets of desperate and heartbroken owners.

Blumenthal warns CT residents of AI scam targeting pet owners

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn, warned state residents about a lost pet scam that employs AI-generated images.

Guilford High School graduate's artwork recognized in national showcase

Mcfee's is one of 51 students chosen to be featured out of 82,000 AP Art design portfolios submitted.

Cheshire Town Hall photographed on July 26, 2024.

Cheshire approves $155.5M budget with tax increase despite some opposition

Who is Democrat Ned Lamont, a candidate for Connecticut governor?

Gov. Ned Lamont, giving his State of the State address on the opening day of the legislative session in February at the state Capitol in Hartford, is seeking a third term in the 2026 election.

Shelton condo project draws early opposition ahead of hearing

Ben Perry, recently reelected alderman representing Ward 2 and owner of S&G of Shelton and Derby-based S&G Hauling, is proposing construction of a four-story building with 36 condominiums fronting Howe Avenue at 126 Howe Ave.

UConn sports ticket perk for lawmakers added to CT ethics proposal

State legislators propose change to state gift limit to allow public universities and colleges to provide tickets to a public official or state employee and a guest to a home sporting event once a year.

CT lawmakers pass $28.6B budget with $900M outside spending cap

House Democrats applaud a revised $28.6 billion state budget during a news conference outside the state Capitol in Hartford on Saturday before the House granted final approval to the amended spending and tax package.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal pictured here at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, Conn., Monday, March 23, 2026. In announcement on Friday, Blumenthal warned Connecticut residents recently of a scam that uses AI-generated images of lost pets to tap the wallets of desperate and heartbroken owners.

Blumenthal warns CT residents of AI scam targeting pet owners

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn, warned state residents about a lost pet scam that employs AI-generated images.

Who is Democrat Ned Lamont, a candidate for Connecticut governor?

Gov. Ned Lamont, giving his State of the State address on the opening day of the legislative session in February at the state Capitol in Hartford, is seeking a third term in the 2026 election.

UConn sports ticket perk for lawmakers added to CT ethics proposal

State legislators propose change to state gift limit to allow public universities and colleges to provide tickets to a public official or state employee and a guest to a home sporting event once a year.

Guilford High School graduate's artwork recognized in national showcase

Mcfee's is one of 51 students chosen to be featured out of 82,000 AP Art design portfolios submitted.

Cheshire Town Hall photographed on July 26, 2024.

Cheshire approves $155.5M budget with tax increase despite some opposition

Shelton condo project draws early opposition ahead of hearing

Ben Perry, recently reelected alderman representing Ward 2 and owner of S&G of Shelton and Derby-based S&G Hauling, is proposing construction of a four-story building with 36 condominiums fronting Howe Avenue at 126 Howe Ave.

CT lawmakers pass $28.6B budget with $900M outside spending cap

House Democrats applaud a revised $28.6 billion state budget during a news conference outside the state Capitol in Hartford on Saturday before the House granted final approval to the amended spending and tax package.

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Lyman Hall’s Aaron Rich (2) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during their game against Notre Dame-West Haven at Pat Wall Field in Wallingford Friday April 24, 2026

What makes CT's No. 1 team special? Track stars, a QB and a hockey champ

Unanimous No. 1 Lyman Hall only has a few college baseball commits, but is loaded with athletes.

Saturday's high school sports roundup: Kolbe Cathedral tops Thomaston

A look around the Connecticut high school sports scene for results Saturday, May 2, 2026.

New Canaan?s Nicholas Cerami (24) defends against Staples? Tristan Benton (27) during the boys high school lacrosse game between New Canaan and Staples high schools. Thursday, April 16, 2026, Westport, Conn.

Boys Lacrosse midseason report: Top teams, players and surprises

Why point guard Charlisse Leger-Walker is standing out for CT Sun

Charlisse Leger-Walker #4 of the Connecticut Sun directs a play against Maddison Rocci #9 of the Toronto Tempo during the preseason game at Coca-Cola Coliseum on April 29, 2026 in Toronto, Canada.

5 CT boys lacrosse players we missed in the preseason 25 to watch

Wilton's Connor McAndrews (51) drives on Glastonbury's Aidan Sullivan during a boys lacrosse game in Wilton on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Rocky helps No. 5 New Milford hold off No. 8 St. Paul in slugfest

New Milford’s Lydia Rocky (19) delivers a pitch during their game against St. Paul Saturday May 2, 2026 a St. Paul Catholic School in Bristol.

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Lyman Hall’s Aaron Rich (2) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during their game against Notre Dame-West Haven at Pat Wall Field in Wallingford Friday April 24, 2026

What makes CT's No. 1 team special? Track stars, a QB and a hockey champ

Unanimous No. 1 Lyman Hall only has a few college baseball commits, but is loaded with athletes.

Why point guard Charlisse Leger-Walker is standing out for CT Sun

Charlisse Leger-Walker #4 of the Connecticut Sun directs a play against Maddison Rocci #9 of the Toronto Tempo during the preseason game at Coca-Cola Coliseum on April 29, 2026 in Toronto, Canada.

Rocky helps No. 5 New Milford hold off No. 8 St. Paul in slugfest

New Milford’s Lydia Rocky (19) delivers a pitch during their game against St. Paul Saturday May 2, 2026 a St. Paul Catholic School in Bristol.

Saturday's high school sports roundup: Kolbe Cathedral tops Thomaston

A look around the Connecticut high school sports scene for results Saturday, May 2, 2026.

New Canaan?s Nicholas Cerami (24) defends against Staples? Tristan Benton (27) during the boys high school lacrosse game between New Canaan and Staples high schools. Thursday, April 16, 2026, Westport, Conn.

Boys Lacrosse midseason report: Top teams, players and surprises

5 CT boys lacrosse players we missed in the preseason 25 to watch

Wilton's Connor McAndrews (51) drives on Glastonbury's Aidan Sullivan during a boys lacrosse game in Wilton on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

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UConn's Aubrey Griffin waived by WNBA's Minnesota Lynx

Griffin sat out the 2025 WNBA season recovering after undergoing knee surgery last April.

UConn's Aubrey Griffin, right, poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, left, after being selected 37th overall by the Minnesota Lynx during the third round of the WNBA basketball draft Monday, April 14, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

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UConn's Azzi Fudd talks differences between life in Connecticut and Texas

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Azzi Fudd throws a ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees at Globe Life Field on April 28, 2026.

UConn's Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed Jr. earn invites to NBA Draft Combine

73 players will head to Chicago for the pre-draft scouting event starting next week.

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Anthony: Jen Rizzotti is at a crossroads as Connecticut Sun’s final season nears

Rizzotti, the former UConn All-American, has been Sun president since 2021.

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How UConn stars KK Arnold, Azzi Fudd mentored freshman Kelis Fisher

With more depth in the point guard position next year, Fisher will be challenged to compete for minutes.

UConn's Kelis Fisher (left) and Blanca Quinonez react during the first half of a game against Providence at Gampel Pavilion on February 22, 2026 in Storrs, Connecticut. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)

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Paige Bueckers, Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart all cracked the top 10 of ESPN's list.

Former UConn Huskies players Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty, Gabby Williams #5 of the Seattle Storm, Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings and Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx pose during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Delamar West Hartford in Blue Back Square was named one of the 500 best hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure.

West Hartford hotel lands on Travel + Leisure’s list of world’s 500 best

The listing for the Blue Back Square hotel comes from a survey of magazine readers, according to Travel + Leisure.

Cheshire’s retail center will be fully open soon. These stores are still to come

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Construction continues at the Interstate 91, 691 and Route 15 interchange in Meriden, Conn., in December 2025. A sign to the right informs drivers that they have reached the end of a stretch where the state Department of Transportation is testing speed cameras. Starting this summer, DOT will issue tickets when cars are caught on camera speeding in work zones.

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People walk as Iranian flags hang in the Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced "Project Freedom" to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday. He says the project aims to assist "neutral and innocent" countries...

Landlords want to be paid for pandemic losses and hope to reach a deal with the Trump administration

A group of landlords are hoping to settle with the federal government over what they say are billions of dollars in losses due to the federal eviction moratorium in place for nearly a year during...

Gov. Ned Lamont, giving his State of the State address on the opening day of the legislative session in February at the state Capitol in Hartford, is seeking a third term in the 2026 election.

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With Trump watching in Doral, Cameron Young finishes off wire-to-wire win at Cadillac Championship

Cameron Young, right, stands with Eric Trump as he poses with the trophy after winning the Cadillac Championship PGA golf tournament Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Doral, Fla.

UConn sports ticket perk for lawmakers added to CT ethics proposal

State legislators propose change to state gift limit to allow public universities and colleges to provide tickets to a public official or state employee and a guest to a home sporting event once a year.

Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files

FILE - Attendees playfully wear tin foil hats at the Edinburg UFO Festival, April 5, 2024, in Edinburg, Texas. (Joel Martinez/The Monitor via AP, File)

Rep. Andy Barr gets coveted Trump endorsement in Kentucky Senate race to replace McConnell

FILE - Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., speaks at the annual Fancy Farm picnic Aug. 2, 2025, in Fancy Farm, Ky.

People walk as Iranian flags hang in the Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced "Project Freedom" to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday. He says the project aims to assist "neutral and innocent" countries...

With Trump watching in Doral, Cameron Young finishes off wire-to-wire win at Cadillac Championship

Cameron Young, right, stands with Eric Trump as he poses with the trophy after winning the Cadillac Championship PGA golf tournament Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Doral, Fla.

Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files

FILE - Attendees playfully wear tin foil hats at the Edinburg UFO Festival, April 5, 2024, in Edinburg, Texas. (Joel Martinez/The Monitor via AP, File)

Landlords want to be paid for pandemic losses and hope to reach a deal with the Trump administration

A group of landlords are hoping to settle with the federal government over what they say are billions of dollars in losses due to the federal eviction moratorium in place for nearly a year during...

Gov. Ned Lamont, giving his State of the State address on the opening day of the legislative session in February at the state Capitol in Hartford, is seeking a third term in the 2026 election.

Who is Democrat Ned Lamont, a candidate for Connecticut governor?

UConn sports ticket perk for lawmakers added to CT ethics proposal

State legislators propose change to state gift limit to allow public universities and colleges to provide tickets to a public official or state employee and a guest to a home sporting event once a year.

Rep. Andy Barr gets coveted Trump endorsement in Kentucky Senate race to replace McConnell

FILE - Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., speaks at the annual Fancy Farm picnic Aug. 2, 2025, in Fancy Farm, Ky.

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John Breunig (opinion): How much should water cost in Connecticut?

CT Water is seeking a 19% rate hike to deal with outdated infrastructure in Connecticut, climate change and PFAs, writes columnist John Breunig.

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Opinion: Getting chummy with king on USA's 250th birthday is weird optics

Americans 'may resent an American president who listens more sympathetically to a British king than to them,' columnist Colin McEnroe writes.

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Week in cartoons (opinion): $400M ballroom and the Trump/King Charles dance

This week in political cartoons features King Charles' visit to America and President Trump's drive to build a $400 million dollar White House ballroom

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Martha Moxley podcast creator to share new leads in Westport

At the Westport event, Andrew Goldman will share new leads in the case, as well as never-before-heard interviews in the style of his podcast.

File photo of Martha Moxley when she was 14. Moxley was killed when she was 15 years old in the affluent town of Greenwich.

Here's where to watch the Kentucky Derby 2026 in CT

Several Connecticut venues will host watch parties for the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

The Puma trains on the track during morning workouts ahead of the running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on April 29, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.

A Mark Twain-inspired frog festival is bringing slime, waffles and family games

It was inspired by Mark Twain's short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," which is about a compulsive gambler and his prized frog.

Cornhole at a past year's Frog Frolic event.

CT drive-in movie theater announces summer 2026 lineup

From "Jaws" to "Zootopia 2," here's all the films you can watch at Southington Drive-In this summer.

In this May 12, 2020, photo, the Southington Drive-In displays a message to first responders, health care workers and town personnel as an ambulance heads to a call on Meriden Waterbury Turnpike in Southington.

Stars of 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' to host meet-and-greet at Foxwoods

Jo-Ellen Tiberi, Liz McGraw and Kelsey Swanson of "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island" will attend a meet-and-greet and red carpet event at Foxwoods Saturday.

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Madison Touch A Truck returns in April with big rigs, music and food

The 17th annual event at the Surf Club features fire trucks, construction vehicles, live music and food trucks.

A firetruck.

A ‘Blade’ blood rave is coming to CT — and yes, you’ll get covered in fake blood

The Blade Rave is a traveling production that brings goth, techno and house music to venues across the country while immersing audiences into the Marvel movie.

Wesley Snipes during "Blade II" Premiere at Gramun's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California.

After her wrongful conviction and exoneration, Amanda Knox is speaking in CT

While studying abroad in Italy in 2007, Amanda Knox and her boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito were arrested and convicted in the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher.

Amanda Knox attends Hulu's 'The Twisted Tale Of Amanda Knox' New York Premiere at New York Historical Society on August 19, 2025 in New York City.

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The Highview Condominiums complex at 26 Prospect Ave. and 14 1/2 Fairfield Ave. in Norwalk, Connecticut, where two condos were listed for sale in April 2026 for $400,000 and $275,000. Statewide, active listings did not budge in February and March from their year-ago totals, according to Realtor.com data. Low inventories prompted 94% of listing owners to stick to their original asking prices in March, the highest ratio in the United States.

Home sales listings are surging in these Connecticut towns

Connecticut home listings stayed tight in April, but Hamden and Wallingford posted some of the biggest inventory gains for buyers.

La Casa Mania opens Middletown restaurant in former downtown church

Tony winner’s CT waterfront home sells for $3.5M

Manchester sells Parkade site for development of 232-unit mixed-use project

Three Connecticut homes around $1 million show how far the same budget can go

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Delamar West Hartford in Blue Back Square was named one of the 500 best hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure.

West Hartford hotel lands on Travel + Leisure’s list of world’s 500 best

The listing for the Blue Back Square hotel comes from a survey of magazine readers, according to Travel + Leisure.

Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do

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FILE - Zendaya Coleman attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala in New York on May 6, 2024. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

CT Culture Corner: Yale hosts modern art exhibit, quartet plays Fleetwood Mac

The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra will perform works by The Eagles and Queen' at Torrington's Five Points.

New Met Gala fashion exhibit seeks to ‘reclaim’ body types that art history has ignored

Designs in the "Pregnant Body" section are displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute exhibition, "Costume Art," on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Fuel crisis uncertainty looms as Croatia gears up for the summer tourism season

Tourists take photos of themselves on a hill overlooking the old town of Dubrovnik, Croatia, Monday, April 27, 2026.

Delamar West Hartford in Blue Back Square was named one of the 500 best hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure.

West Hartford hotel lands on Travel + Leisure’s list of world’s 500 best

The listing for the Blue Back Square hotel comes from a survey of magazine readers, according to Travel + Leisure.

Beyoncé, Bezos, baubles and bustiers: What to know about the 2026 Met Gala

FILE - Zendaya Coleman attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala in New York on May 6, 2024. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

New Met Gala fashion exhibit seeks to ‘reclaim’ body types that art history has ignored

Designs in the "Pregnant Body" section are displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute exhibition, "Costume Art," on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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Spring is when wildlife from birds to deer to alligators nest or bear young, often close to humans. Wildlife experts say homeowners and passersby should leave nests and young animals alone. Some...

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CT Culture Corner: Yale hosts modern art exhibit, quartet plays Fleetwood Mac

The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra will perform works by The Eagles and Queen' at Torrington's Five Points.

Fuel crisis uncertainty looms as Croatia gears up for the summer tourism season

Tourists take photos of themselves on a hill overlooking the old town of Dubrovnik, Croatia, Monday, April 27, 2026.

Waitress Luci Lopez takes an order at Holiday Diner, 123 White St, in Danbury, Conn. Thursday, May 9, 2024

Map: These are CT's most iconic diners, according to readers

The first diners in Connecticut opened more than a century ago. For many people from Danbury to Mystic, they've become more than restaurants.

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Beer, music and shouts of 'Hau-Ruck' as a Bavarian village raises its new maypole

In Kühbach, in southern Germany, villagers celebrate a centuries-old tradition by raising a maypole. On Friday, locals and visitors gathered to watch as young men lifted the pole using wooden rods....

Young men wear leather trousers as they erect a traditional May pole in Kuehbach, Germany, Friday, May 1, 2026.

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here's who's nominated and how to watch

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are just around the corner. The awards ceremony has left Texas and will take place May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Shania Twain will host...

This combination of images shows Miranda Lambert, from left, Ella Langley, and Megan Moroney.

9 concerts to check out in Connecticut in May: 5 Seconds of Summer and Journey

Some shows you can even see for as low as $30.

Luke Hemmings and Calum Hood of 5 Seconds of Summer perform at the 5 Seconds of Summer Los Angeles pop up at The Sun Rose on September 24, 2025 in West Hollywood, California.

Foo Fighters bring their stadium show to a modest NYC venue. Inside the exclusive, surprise concert

Foo Fighters have performed a surprise, secret concert at New York City's Irving Plaza. Tickets for the Thursday night show were priced at $30. They were limited to two per purchaser and available...

FILE - Dave Grohl from the band Foo Fighters performs during the Corona Capital music festival in Mexico City, Nov. 14, 2025.

David Allan Coe, who wrote 'Take This Job and Shove It' and other country hits, dies at 86

Outlaw country singer-songwriter David Allan Coe, who wrote the blue-collar anthem “Take This Job and Shove It'' and created a singing career after a stint in prison, has died. He was 86. A...

FILE - David Allan Coe, sporting Willie Nelson braids, performs at the Willie Nelson July 4th Picnic, on July 4, 1983 at Atlanta International Raceway in Hampton, Ga.

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