Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 70.
Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Branford Police Blotter: Aug. 18 to Aug. 25, 2026 (patch.com) — Branford residents can see a full week of local police activity, with arrests from Aug. 18–25 involving charges ranging from disorderly conduct and harassment to risk of injury to a child and motor vehicle larceny. The blotter lists each individual's age, hometown, and alleged offenses, while emphasizing that all charges are accusations and everyone is presumed innocent.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
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