The Hartford Courant, founded in 1764, is generally considered to be the oldest US newspaper in continuous publication. The leading Connecticut dailies in 2002 were the Hartford Courant, with an average morning circulation of 198,651 (Sundays, 291,111), and the New Haven Register, with an average morning circulation of 100,108 (Sundays, 100,273). Statewide, in 2002 there were 13 morning newspapers, 4 evening newspapers, and 13 Sunday newspapers.
Leading periodicals are American Scientist, Greenwich Magazine, Connecticut Magazine, Fine Woodworking, Golf Digest, and Tennis.