Connecticut Newspapers
Browse 96 newspapers from Connecticut, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.
Claiming the oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States, this New England market possesses a long press history that is now heavily defined by regional chain consolidation. The historic Hartford Courant, founded in 1764 and currently operated by Tribune Publishing, leads the circulation market alongside major dailies such as the Hearst-owned New Haven Register and the Connecticut Post in Bridgeport. Moving westward, the Republican-American in Waterbury maintains a prominent family-owned daily presence. Spanish-language weeklies like La Voz Hispana serve growing Hispanic demographics across the urban southern corridors. Paperboy indexes 96 Connecticut newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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New Haven, Connecticut
The New Haven Advocate was an alternative weekly newspaper based in New Haven, Connecticut. After merging with other local publications, its content was absorbed into CTNow, the arts and entertainment section of the Hartford Courant, covering regional culture, events, and news across the state.
New Haven Register
New Haven, Connecticut
The New Haven Register is a daily newspaper serving New Haven, Connecticut, and its surrounding suburbs. Founded in 1812, it is owned by Hearst Communications. The publication covers local government, community news, sports, and business, with a particular focus on Yale University and regional high school athletics.
New London Day
New London, Connecticut
Serving southeastern Connecticut since 1881, this independent, family-owned newspaper is renowned for its commitment to investigative journalism and deep coverage of local government and regional issues. It acts as a primary source of news for New London County, maintaining a significant digital and print presence that emphasizes community accountability and historical continuity.
Newington Town Crier
New Britain, Connecticut
The Newington Town Crier is a community weekly newspaper serving Newington, Connecticut, and the surrounding area. Published by Central Connecticut Communications, it delivers localized news, reports on municipal government and school boards, coverage of local sports, and highlights of community events and human-interest stories for residents.
Newtown Bee
Newtown, Connecticut
Established in 1877, this long-running independent weekly provides comprehensive local news, community reporting, and public interest features specifically tailored to the residents of Newtown, Connecticut. It is widely recognized for its enduring legacy as a quintessential hometown publication that remains deeply integrated into the civic life and historical record of its surrounding community.
Newtown Hamlet Hub
Newtown, Connecticut
Newtown Hamlet Hub is a hyper-local news platform serving the Newtown, Connecticut community. It features community-contributed stories, local event listings, and updates from municipal departments and non-profit organizations. The digital publication emphasizes positive community engagement and serves as a primary source for grassroots neighborhood information and local business news.
Norwalk Citizen News
Norwalk, Connecticut
The Norwalk Citizen is a weekly newspaper serving Norwalk, Connecticut. Owned by Hearst Connecticut Media Group, it provides hyper-local coverage of municipal government, education, and community life. The publication maintains a distinct local focus while sharing digital resources and online hosting with its sister daily publication, The Hour.
Norwalk Daily Voice
Norwalk, Connecticut
The Norwalk Daily Voice is a digital-only news platform providing hyper-local coverage for Norwalk, Connecticut. It delivers community news, police reports, school updates, and lifestyle features. Part of the broader Daily Voice network, it focuses on real-time reporting and local events to keep residents informed about their neighborhood.
Norwich Bulletin
Norwich, Connecticut
Serving as the primary news source for Norwich and surrounding communities in eastern Connecticut, this publication traces its roots back to 1791. It remains a notable regional institution by providing localized coverage of government, education, and community events to its dedicated readership.
Peoples Press News
Wallingford, Connecticut
Serving the Wallingford, Connecticut community since 1974, this independent publication provides hyper-local news coverage, investigative reporting, and a platform for civic discourse. It is recognized for its commitment to grassroots journalism and its role as a persistent alternative voice in reporting on municipal government, local education, and regional issues.
Plainville Citizen
Plainville, Connecticut
The Plainville Citizen is a weekly community newspaper providing local news, sports, and human-interest stories to the residents of Plainville, Connecticut. Published by the RJ Media Group, it serves as a primary source for municipal government updates, school board coverage, and events within the local community.
Record Journal
Meriden, Connecticut
The Record-Journal is a daily newspaper based in Meriden, Connecticut, serving the communities of Meriden, Wallingford, Southington, and Cheshire. Now part of the CT Insider network under Hearst Newspapers, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, crime, and human interest stories across central Connecticut.
Redding Hamlet Hub
Redding, Connecticut
Redding Hamlet Hub is a community-focused digital news platform serving Redding, Connecticut. It provides hyper-local coverage of neighborhood events, local government, schools, and civic organizations. The site emphasizes community engagement by allowing residents and local businesses to share stories and announcements relevant to the town.
Register Citizen
Torrington, Connecticut
Serving the Litchfield County region of Connecticut, this publication provides comprehensive local news coverage with a history dating back to its founding in the late 19th century. It is notable for its transition into a community-focused digital platform that emphasizes grassroots reporting and reader engagement to connect the residents of Torrington and its surrounding towns.
Reminder
Vernon, Connecticut
Serving the communities of Vernon and surrounding towns in Connecticut, this publication acts as a vital source for local news, regional events, and community-focused advertising. It has long been established as a trusted resource for residents looking to stay informed about town government, school updates, and the unique activities shaping their immediate area.
Resident
Pawcatuck, Connecticut
The Resident is a community newspaper serving southeastern Connecticut and southern Rhode Island. Headquartered in Pawcatuck, it focuses on hyper-local news, events, and business features for residents of Stonington, Mystic, and Westerly. The publication highlights local achievements and provides a platform for community-centric stories and regional advertising.
Ridgefield Hamlet Hub
Ridgefield, Connecticut
Ridgefield Hamlet Hub is a community-focused digital news platform serving Ridgefield, Connecticut. It provides hyper-local coverage of neighborhood events, local businesses, school news, and town government. Founded to foster community engagement, the site serves as a central hub for residents to share and consume local information and stories.
Ridgefield Press
Ridgefield, Connecticut
Serving as the primary news source for Ridgefield, Connecticut, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional sports. It maintains a long-standing reputation for rigorous journalistic standards while acting as a vital platform for civic engagement and discourse within the town.
Shore Publishing (assorted)
Madison, Connecticut
Shore Publishing produces a group of award-winning weekly community newspapers serving the Connecticut shoreline, including Madison, Guilford, and Old Saybrook. Owned by The Day Publishing Company, these titles provide localized news, arts coverage, and community events through both print editions and the comprehensive Zip06 digital platform.
Shoreline Times
New Haven, Connecticut
The Shoreline Times is a local news publication serving the coastal communities of eastern Connecticut, including Branford, Guilford, and Madison. Now part of the CT Insider network under Hearst Newspapers, it provides reporting on municipal government, community events, schools, and local interest stories across the shoreline region.
Southington Citizen
Southington, Connecticut
The Southington Citizen is a weekly community newspaper providing local news, sports, and community events coverage for Southington, Connecticut. Owned by the Record-Journal Media Group, it serves as a primary source for municipal updates and features specifically tailored to the residents of the Southington area.
Stamford Advocate
Stamford, Connecticut
Serving as the primary source of news for Fairfield County, this daily publication chronicles local government, education, and community affairs throughout the Stamford region. Established in 1829, it remains a vital historical institution that provides comprehensive investigative reporting and editorial coverage to its diverse Connecticut readership.
Stamford Hamlet Hub
Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford Hamlet Hub is a community-driven news platform providing hyper-local coverage for Stamford, Connecticut. It features stories on local events, business openings, school news, and civic announcements. The site encourages participation from residents and organizations to foster a connected and informed neighborhood through reliable community journalism.
Stamford Times
Stamford, Connecticut
The Stamford Advocate is a daily newspaper serving Stamford, Connecticut, and the surrounding Fairfield County area. Established in 1829, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, sports, and community events. Owned by Hearst Communications, it serves as a primary source of news for the southwestern Connecticut region.
Town Times
Middlefield, Connecticut
Town Times is a local weekly newspaper serving the communities of Watertown and Oakville, Connecticut. Published by Prime Publishers, it provides comprehensive coverage of municipal government, school board activities, local sports, and community events, focusing on the people and news specific to the Watertown area.
Tribuna
Danbury, Connecticut
Serving the Greater Danbury region since 1999, this publication stands as a primary source of news and community information for the area’s growing Portuguese-speaking population. It plays a vital role in civic integration by providing bilingual reporting and editorial content tailored to the concerns of local immigrant communities.
Trumbull Times
Trumbull, Connecticut
Serving the town of Trumbull, Connecticut, this publication provides residents with comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and school district news. It remains a primary source of journalistic accountability for the region, documenting suburban developments and civic affairs for the local population.
UB Scribe
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Serving as the official student newspaper of the University of Bridgeport, this publication offers a vital platform for campus news, student perspectives, and coverage of local events within the surrounding community. It has long functioned as a practical training ground for journalism students, providing a consistent record of university life and advocacy for the diverse student body.
UConn
Storrs, Connecticut
Serving as the official news hub for the University of Connecticut, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus research, academic achievements, and institutional developments. It acts as a primary communication bridge for students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community by documenting the university's evolving role in education and innovation.
UConn Daily Campus
Storrs, Connecticut
Serving the University of Connecticut community since 1896, this independent student-run newspaper provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, athletics, and regional events. As one of the largest collegiate publications in the state, it serves as a vital platform for student journalism and a primary source of information for the Storrs academic community.
Valley Gazette
Seymour, Connecticut
Serving the Lower Naugatuck Valley of Connecticut, this publication provides comprehensive local news, community updates, and editorial coverage tailored to the residents of Seymour and surrounding towns. It is notable for its long-standing role as a primary source for hyper-local reporting, focusing on municipal governance, regional school events, and civic engagement within the valley area.
Voices News
Winsted, Connecticut
Voices News is a community newspaper serving Southbury, Middlebury, Woodbury, Oxford, and surrounding towns in Connecticut. Published by Prime Publishers, it provides local news coverage, community events, and high school sports, focusing on the interests and stories of the Pomperaug River Valley region.
Voices News
Woodbury, Connecticut
Voices is a weekly community newspaper based in Woodbury, Connecticut, serving several towns in the Heritage Village and Pomperaug Valley regions. It provides comprehensive local coverage of municipal government, school board activities, community events, and regional news for Southbury, Middlebury, Woodbury, and surrounding areas.
Waterbury Observer
Waterbury, Connecticut
Serving the Waterbury, Connecticut area, this monthly publication provides in-depth local news, investigative journalism, and commentary focused on city politics and community development. It is widely recognized for its independent editorial voice and its commitment to holding local government officials accountable through rigorous reporting.
Waterbury Republican American
Waterbury, Connecticut
The Republican-American is a daily newspaper serving Waterbury, Connecticut, and the surrounding Naugatuck Valley. It provides comprehensive local news coverage, including government proceedings, community events, and sports. Now part of the CTInsider network, it maintains its historical focus on regional reporting and editorial commentary.
Wesleyan Argus
Middletown, Connecticut
Established in 1868, this publication serves as the primary student-run newspaper for Wesleyan University, holding the distinction of being one of the oldest college weeklies in the United States. Its editorial focus provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local Middletown events, and student perspectives, functioning as a vital historical record and forum for the university community.
Westport Hamlet Hub
Westport, Connecticut
Westport HamletHub is a local news platform providing community-focused coverage for Westport, Connecticut. It features stories on local events, schools, businesses, and civic life. Part of a larger network of hyper-local sites, it encourages resident participation to share positive news and neighborhood updates across the region.
Westport Minuteman
Westport, Connecticut
The Fairfield Citizen is a local news publication serving Fairfield, Connecticut, and surrounding areas. It provides coverage of municipal government, education, public safety, and community events. Part of the Hearst Connecticut Media Group, it delivers essential local reporting and regional news through the CT Insider platform.
Westport News
Westport, Connecticut
Westport News is a local news publication serving Westport, Connecticut. Now part of the Hearst Connecticut Media Group's CT Insider network, it provides comprehensive coverage of local politics, sports, business, and community events, maintaining its role as a primary information source for the town's residents.
Wethersfield Post
Wethersfield, Connecticut
The Wethersfield Post is a local newspaper serving the community of Wethersfield, Connecticut. Part of the Central Connecticut Communications group, it provides weekly coverage of municipal government, local schools, high school sports, and community events. It offers readers focused news and features specific to the Wethersfield area.
Wilton Bulletin
Wilton, Connecticut
Serving the town of Wilton, Connecticut, this publication provides hyper-local news coverage, ranging from municipal government proceedings and school board updates to community features and local sports. Established as a cornerstone of the region’s media landscape, it serves as a primary information resource for residents seeking to stay connected to the civic and social pulse of their community.
Wilton Hamlet Hub
Wilton, Connecticut
Wilton HamletHub is a community-focused news platform providing hyper-local coverage for Wilton, Connecticut. It features local events, business announcements, school updates, and human-interest stories contributed by residents and local editors. The publication serves as a digital town square, fostering community engagement and sharing positive neighborhood news.
Wilton Villager
Wilton, Connecticut
The Wilton Bulletin is a local newspaper serving Wilton, Connecticut, and the surrounding Fairfield County area. Part of the Hearst Connecticut Media Group, it provides comprehensive coverage of municipal government, local schools, community events, high school sports, and police news relevant to town residents.
Windsor Journal
Windsor, Connecticut
The Windsor Journal is a local weekly newspaper based in Windsor, Connecticut. Part of the Turley CT Community Publications group, it covers municipal government, community events, local sports, and human interest stories. The publication serves as a primary source of news for residents of the town and surrounding areas.
Yale Daily News
New Haven, Connecticut
Founded in 1878, the Yale Daily News is the oldest college daily newspaper in the United States. It provides independent news, opinions, and sports coverage for the Yale University community and the city of New Haven, Connecticut, operating as a primary training ground for aspiring journalists.
Yale Herald
New Haven, Connecticut
The Yale Herald is a weekly student publication at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Established in 1986, it focuses on long-form journalism, arts, and opinion pieces. The paper provides a creative alternative to daily news coverage, emphasizing the cultural and intellectual life of the campus community.
