Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in October, the first annual gain in more than three years, with home shoppers encouraged by easing rates and a pickup in properties on the market.

A musical that looks into the people and history that made Litchfield great will hit the big screen Oct. 6. A premier showing of “Litchfield is Our Home” is planned for 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct.