Connecticut

Danbury – – October 19, 2026 -- Connecticut homeowners weighing a heating and cooling upgrade can use one heat pump for both jobs, and modern models are built to cope with cold weather. That is the takeaway from a HelloNation article featuring Darryl Johnson, an HVAC expert at Service Stars in Danbury.

Danbury's seasons put heavy demands on HVAC systems

Danbury winters often bring freezing conditions, while summers add heat and humidity. Many homeowners are looking for ways to improve energy efficiency without giving up year-round comfort.

Heat pumps move heat instead of making it

Furnaces and air conditioners separately generate heat or cool air. A heat pump transfers heat from one place to another. In summer it pulls heat out of the house and sends it outdoors, like a traditional air conditioner. In winter the process reverses, drawing heat from outdoor air and moving it inside.

East Hampton, Conn. – October 19, 2026 -- Shoppers can get 25% off sitewide from October 19–25 at Dickinsons.com, TNDickinsons.com and Humphreysusa.com with promo code NWHD2026, as Dickinson Brands Inc. marks the sixth annual National Witch Hazel Day on October 21.

Sweepstakes launches on October 21

Two sister brands, T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel First Aid and Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel skincare, are running a social media sweepstakes. Starting October 21, consumers can enter through both brands' social media channels for a chance to win a prize pack with products from each brand. The company also lists exclusive brand merchandise among the prizes.

Free shipping thresholds vary by site

The discount week includes free shipping on orders over $20 at Dickinsons.com and TNDickinsons.com. Orders at Humphreys.com qualify with a $25 minimum.

Montville, Conn. – October 15, 2026 -- Snowbound Expo 2026 runs November 14–15 at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, with day tickets from $16, a $30 weekend pass and free entry for children under 12.

The Northeast's winter sports event moves to the 125,000-square-foot Earth Expo & Convention Center, a location the organizers say is easier to reach from Boston, New York City and Connecticut. More than 200 brands and resorts will exhibit, and over 23,000 visitors are expected. Snowsports Industries America reports that a record 32 million Americans took part in snow sports last winter, the highest total in six seasons.

Greenwich, Conn. – October 14, 2026 -- Patients at The Hair LabTM in Greenwich can now discuss Acorn YOUTM Secretome, a hair and scalp product made from their own preserved hair follicle cells, as part of a consultation at NicholsMD.

NicholsMD is a Connecticut dermatology practice founded by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Kim Nichols. The Hair LabTM is its dedicated destination for personalized hair and scalp care at the Greenwich flagship.

The product is built from a patient's own follicle cells

Acorn describes YOUTM Secretome as a cell-free blend of signaling molecules, including exosomes, growth factors, peptides and proteins, that help cells communicate. The molecules are intended to support the scalp's follicle environment and natural hair renewal. The stated goals are stronger, thicker-looking hair and better hair amount and quality.