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New England’s having an ‘elite’ year, but there’s fall foliage elsewhere, too
New England having a year, but there’s fall foliage elsewhere, too Maple leaves carpet the ground at a cemetery in Freeport, Maine, on Wednesday. AP Photo Aspen trees turn color in Rocky Mountain National Park Monday near Estes Park, Colo. AP Photo Autumn-colored foliage in Berkshire County serves as backdrop where Krish Panwala practices soccer with his Wildcat teammates Monday in Lee, Mass.
New England's having an 'elite' year, but there's fall foliage elsewhere, too
CONCORD, N.H. — Kyle Cotner knew nothing about fall foliage when he trolled his White House colleagues in 2007, telling them he was an expert despite having grown up in Florida. When autumn rolled around, he kept up the bit, sending out weekly newsletters with foliage statistics and information to a handful of co-workers. Today, he has mastered complex mapping systems, calls himself “Leaf Daddy” and owns The Foliage Report, a website that tracks fall color from coast to coast.
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CONCORD, N.H. - Kyle Cotner knew nothing about fall foliage when he trolled his White House colleagues in 2007, telling them he was an expert despite having grown up in
New England's having an 'elite' year, but there's fall foliage elsewhere, too
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Kyle Cotner knew nothing about fall foliage when he trolled his White House colleagues in 2007, telling them he was an expert despite having grown up in Florida. When autumn rolled around, he kept up the bit, sending out weekly newsletters with foliage statistics and information to a handful of co-workers. Today, he has mastered complex mapping systems, calls himself “Leaf Daddy” and owns The Foliage Report, a website that tracks fall color from coast to coast.
WATCH LIVE: New England's having an 'elite' year, but there's fall foliage elsewhere, too
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Kyle Cotner knew nothing about fall foliage when he trolled his White House colleagues in 2007, telling them he was an expert despite having grown up in Florida. When autumn rolled around, he kept up the bit, sending out weekly newsletters with foliage statistics and information to a handful of co-workers. Today, he has mastered complex mapping systems, calls himself “Leaf Daddy” and owns The Foliage Report, a website that tracks fall color from coast to coast.
WATCH LIVE: New England's having an 'elite' year, but there's fall foliage elsewhere, too
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Kyle Cotner knew nothing about fall foliage when he trolled his White House colleagues in 2007, telling them he was an expert despite having grown up in Florida. When autumn rolled around, he kept up the bit, sending out weekly newsletters with foliage statistics and information to a handful of co-workers. Today, he has mastered complex mapping systems, calls himself “Leaf Daddy” and owns The Foliage Report, a website that tracks fall color from coast to coast.
New England's having an 'elite' year, but there's fall foliage elsewhere, too
CONCORD, N.H. — Kyle Cotner knew nothing about fall foliage when he trolled his White House colleagues in 2007, telling them he was an expert despite having grown up in Florida. When autumn rolled around, he kept up the bit, sending out weekly newsletters with foliage statistics and information to a handful of co-workers. Today, he has mastered complex mapping systems, calls himself “Leaf Daddy” and owns The Foliage Report, a website that tracks fall color from coast to coast.
WATCH LIVE: New England's having an 'elite' year, but there's fall foliage elsewhere, too
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Kyle Cotner knew nothing about fall foliage when he trolled his White House colleagues in 2007, telling them he was an expert despite having grown up in Florida. When autumn rolled around, he kept up the bit, sending out weekly newsletters with foliage statistics and information to a handful of co-workers. Today, he has mastered complex mapping systems, calls himself “Leaf Daddy” and owns The Foliage Report, a website that tracks fall color from coast to coast.
WATCH LIVE: New England's having an 'elite' year, but there's fall foliage elsewhere, too
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Kyle Cotner knew nothing about fall foliage when he trolled his White House colleagues in 2007, telling them he was an expert despite having grown up in Florida. When autumn rolled around, he kept up the bit, sending out weekly newsletters with foliage statistics and information to a handful of co-workers. Today, he has mastered complex mapping systems, calls himself “Leaf Daddy” and owns The Foliage Report, a website that tracks fall color from coast to coast.
New England’s having an ‘elite’ year, but there’s fall foliage elsewhere, too
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Kyle Cotner knew nothing about fall foliage when he trolled his White House colleagues in 2007, telling them he was an expert despite having grown up in Florida. When autumn rolled around, he kept up the bit, sending out weekly newsletters with foliage statistics and information to a handful of co-workers. Today, he has mastered complex mapping systems, calls himself “Leaf Daddy” and owns The Foliage Report, a website that tracks fall color from coast to coast.
WATCH LIVE: New England’s having an ‘elite’ year, but there’s fall foliage elsewhere, too
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Kyle Cotner knew nothing about fall foliage when he trolled his White House colleagues in 2007, telling them he was an expert despite having grown up in Florida. When autumn rolled around, he kept up the bit, sending out weekly newsletters with foliage statistics and information to a handful of co-workers. Today, he has mastered complex mapping systems, calls himself “Leaf Daddy” and owns The Foliage Report, a website that tracks fall color from coast to coast.
Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are top defensive teams in WNBA, now facing off in finals | The Day
Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are top defensive teams in WNBA, now facing off in finals San Francisco — Golden State forward Kayla Thornton knows every basket in the WNBA Finals will be tough to come by, given how much the Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream take pride in making stops. The league's two best defensive teams are about to square off for a championship in a best-of-seven series that could be low-scoring.
Suspicious package mailed to Rep. Joe Courtney's Enfield office | The Day
Suspicious package mailed to Rep. Joe Courtney's Enfield office U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, announced Friday one of his staff members opened a mail envelope that contained an unknown white substance and a malicious letter at his Enfield office. Courtney said in a statement that his staff member is OK, and his office notified the U.S. Capitol Police.
Brewers slugger Jake Bauers wins NLCS MVP award against hometown Dodgers | The Day
Los Angeles — Jake Bauers went home to Southern California and walked away with an MVP trophy. Bauers hit a two-run double in the fourth inning Thursday to begin Milwaukee's comeback, and the Brewers rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers that completed a four-game sweep in the National League Championship Series. The 31-year-old first baseman also drew a walk that forced home the tying run in the fifth to help Milwaukee advance to the World Series for the first time in 44 years.
It's a three-way race to represent the 139th House District | The Day
The three candidates competing to serve the 139th House District, which consists of parts of Ledyard, Montville and Norwich, agree that the costs of basics like food and energy are straining voters’ budgets. Independent candidate Mark Adams, Republican Brandon Sabbag and incumbent Democrat Larry Pemberton each recently discussed why they say voters should send them to the state’s General Assembly in Hartford.
Watch live: Branford at Ledyard football | The Day
Police logs — Oct. 17, 2026 Watch live: Branford at Ledyard football Peter Huoppi Published: Oct 16, 2026 5:30 PMUpdated: Oct 16, 2026 11:56 AM Ledyard High School (3-1) hosts Branford High School (4-1) in a Connecticut High School Football Alliance matchup, presented by Messier, Massad, Burdick & Assoc. LLC. Click on the flag next to a comment to report it. The deadline for election letters this year is Tuesday, Oct. 27. Any letters received after that date will not be published.
Two of MLB's smallest spenders will meet in the World Series for first time since 1991 | The Day
Two of MLB's smallest spenders will meet in the World Series for first time since 1991 New York — When the Milwaukee defeated the mighty, monied Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, they set up the first World Series between two of baseball’s smallest spenders in 35 years — just as team owners are arguing that clubs like the Brewers need a salary cap to compete consistently. Milwaukee will face Cleveland or Tampa Bay in a best-of-seven series for the title beginning Oct.
Police logs — Oct. 17, 2026 | The Day
Police logs — Oct. 17, 2026 Groton City Jerrell J. Barham, 38, of 48 Warner St., was charged Wednesday with second-degree strangulation, third-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace. Fuquan J. Chapman, 43, of 89 Branford Ave., was charged Wednesday with failure to use turn signal, driving without a license, driving with a suspended license, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and failure to drive in the proper lane. Kiana I.
WATCH LIVE: New England's having an 'elite' year, but there's fall foliage elsewhere, too | The Day
WATCH LIVE: New England's having an 'elite' year, but there's fall foliage elsewhere, too CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Kyle Cotner knew nothing about fall foliage when he trolled his White House colleagues in 2007, telling them he was an expert despite having grown up in Florida. When autumn rolled around, he kept up the bit, sending out weekly newsletters with foliage statistics and information to a handful of co-workers.
NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule | The Day
NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule The NCAA sued the governor of Ohio on Friday, three days after he signed an executive order giving state universities the option of allowing athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 to play a fifth year in college in defiance of the NCAA’s new eligibility rule. NCAA President Charlie Baker called the lawsuit, filed in federal court in Ohio, an “extraordinary step” designed to prevent Gov.
Texans had to switch planes before departure for London ahead of game against Jaguars at Wembley | The Day
Texans had to switch planes before departure for London ahead of game against Jaguars at Wembley London — Call it a false start. The Houston Texans ' departure for London to face the Jacksonville Jaguars was delayed when the team had to switch planes before embarking on their overnight flight, coach DeMeco Ryans said Friday. “Whatever can go wrong will go wrong," Ryans joked to start his news conference after practice in north London.
Mystic lawsuit seeks to block future commercial use of Denison Society property | The Day
A Mystic resident has filed suit against the Denison Society and several people associated with the Mystic-based nonprofit, seeking damages related to the spraying of pesticides and/or herbicides near his property. He is also asking a judge to block any future commercial development on the organization’s land.
Trump's new White House press secretary out after 5 days | The Day
WASHINGTON — Katie Zacharia will no longer serve as President Donald Trump’s press secretary after spending less than a week on the job, thrusting the White House’s communications operation back into a state of chaos. Zacharia was out of the role as of Friday, according to people familiar with the matter who requested anonymity to describe the decision before it was made public. A White House official said Zacharia is transitioning out of the job.
The Stonington Climate Change Task Force is launching a series of public discussions. | The Day
The Stonington Climate Change Task Force is launching a series of public discussions. Stonington — The Stonington Climate Change Task Force has announced it will hold a series of public discussions, with the first taking place Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. at the La Grua Center at 32 Water St. The task force is encouraging residents to attend and bring questions to the free, public event.
Trump casts doubt on press secretary Zacharia's future | The Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signaled Friday that his embattled new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, may be on her way out — a mere week after he picked her for the post. Speaking to reporters on the White House lawn as he left for a rally in Georgia, Trump said he'd spoken to Zacharia and that he felt she didn't deserve what he called negative media coverage.
Ukraine civilian casualties surge as Russia intensifies strikes | The Day
Civilian casualties in Ukraine jumped by 85% in September as Russia increased drone and missile attacks, according to the United Nations. At least 328 civilians were killed and 2,105 injured in attacks last month, U.N. human rights monitors said in their monthly report on Friday. It was the highest September total since the start of Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion, with missiles and drones the main cause of casualties, they said.
WATCH LIVE: New England’s having an ‘elite’ year, but there’s fall foliage elsewhere, too
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Kyle Cotner knew nothing about fall foliage when he trolled his White House colleagues in 2007, telling them he was an expert despite having grown up in Florida. When autumn rolled around, he kept up the bit, sending out weekly newsletters with foliage statistics and information to a handful of co-workers. Today, he has mastered complex mapping systems, calls himself “Leaf Daddy” and owns The Foliage Report, a website that tracks fall color from coast to coast.
L+M, unions reach contract agreements after months of talks | The Day
New London — Lawrence + Memorial leadership and unions representing nearly 1,700 healthcare employees have ratified multi-year collective bargaining contracts after months of stalled negotiations. The hospital, which announced the agreements on Friday, said new contracts with union nurses and technologists will run through March 31, 2029, while one covering workers in service and clerical jobs was approved through Oct. 16, 2028.
WATCH LIVE: New England's having an 'elite' year, but there's fall foliage elsewhere, too
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Kyle Cotner knew nothing about fall foliage when he trolled his White House colleagues in 2007, telling them he was an expert despite having grown up in Florida. When autumn rolled around, he kept up the bit, sending out weekly newsletters with foliage statistics and information to a handful of co-workers. Today, he has mastered complex mapping systems, calls himself “Leaf Daddy” and owns The Foliage Report, a website that tracks fall color from coast to coast.
WATCH LIVE: New England's having an 'elite' year, but there's fall foliage elsewhere, too
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New England is having an 'elite' fall foliage year but there's 'majestic' views elsewhere too
It's shaping up to be an elite year for fall foliage, according to the self-proclaimed "Leaf Daddy." Kyle Cotner knew nothing about fall foliage when he trolled his White House colleagues in 2007, telling them he was an expert despite growing up in Florida. When autumn rolled around, he kept up the bit, sending weekly newsletters with foliage statistics and information to a handful of co-workers.
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