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Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? š¤ (Answer below!)
1. 2 Connecticut fallen first responder families honored with mortgage-free homes on anniversary of 9/11 (wtnh.com) ā A Branford family of fallen MTA Police Sgt. Kathleen Radziunas just had their home's mortgage paid off by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, giving them long-term financial security. Her legacy in Branford also lives on through a scholarship for female seniors at Branford High School pursuing law enforcement or criminal justice careers.
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2. Check out every recent, town-by-town real estate transaction in CT. All in one place (courant.com) ā Recent Branford property sales show a very active market, with homes on streets like Ark Road, Shore Drive, Linden Avenue and Turtle Bay Drive closing from the low $300,000s up into multimillion-dollar waterfront deals. This statewide roundup lets you see exactly which Branford addresses changed hands, when they sold, and for how much, helping residents gauge neighborhood values and trends.
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3. Griffin Hospital honors certified surgical technician with BEE Award (blogspot.com) ā A Branford resident, certified surgical technician Lauren Atkinson, has been honored by Griffin Hospital with its BEE Award for exceptional support of nurses and patients. Colleagues praised her calm, team-first attitude and wide-ranging skills in the operating room. Community members and staff can nominate other standout caregivers using forms available at Griffin Hospital.
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4. Meriden Run Club helps carry flags to Ground Zero (wtnh.com) ā Runners helped carry two memorial flags from Branford to Orange as part of a 220āmile relay from Boston to Ground Zero, marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Local volunteers took turns on a 9.11āmile leg, drawing support from people along the Branford-area route as the flags continued overnight toward New York City.
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5. Updated visitor list for Syracuse vs. Cal includes 4-star commits Elijah Kimble, Omari Lawson (insidetheloudhouse.com) ā Syracuse University's football program is hosting a long list of high school recruits for its home game against Cal, including offensive lineman Carter Anderson from Branford High School. Anderson is listed as holding interest from Syracuse, putting a local player on a major college radar. The article mainly details other four-star and three-star prospects also visiting campus.
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