Connecticut turns 375 this year, and government officials plan to update residents on anniversary events and contests via Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
“Social networking sites are the town squares of this generation,” said Gov. M. Jodi Rell in a prepared statement issued Sunday.
Here is how you can use technology to get the scoop on upcoming events:
Note that the state’s newly-created Facebook page already has over 230 fans, including Rell and Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele. The page features pictures taken at the anniversary’s February kickoff event, which was held at the Connecticut State Library.
Only 10 people, however, are following anniversary news on Twitter. Anniversary coverage on YouTube has brought 42 channel views.