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In today's newsletter:

  • How Brookfield's new Dolly Parton maze supports kids' reading
  • When Brookfield's Dolly Parton corn maze opens for families
  • What's at stake with Brookfield's methane compressor station expansion?

Also on today's calendar: American Genius - New Milford and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Get Lost with Dolly': Connecticut corn maze honors country icon (boston25news.com) — A new Dolly Parton–themed corn maze is opening in Brookfield this Saturday, giving local families two paths to explore, music trivia to tackle, and her songs to enjoy. The attraction is part of a national "Get Lost with Dolly" campaign, with a portion of proceeds supporting her Imagination Library, which sends free books to children.
   

• From '9 to 5' to forever: Dolly Parton's lasting legacy (quchronicle.com) — Brookfield residents can honor Dolly Parton locally when Twins BBQ Co. opens its Dolly-themed corn maze on Federal Road starting Sept. 5, turning their outdoor venue into a seasonal family attraction. The tribute ties into her Imagination Library's 31st anniversary and highlights her decades of philanthropy, literacy work, and musical legacy that continues to influence fans and students across Connecticut.
   

• sierraclub-ct (sierraclub.org) — Sierra Club Connecticut is hosting a late-September webinar on methane gas compressor stations that specifically includes the facility in Brookfield, giving residents a chance to learn about expansion threats and past accidents. The group is also organizing climate-focused walks, meetings, and festivals statewide throughout September, many of which are accessible online if you prefer to join from home.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 'Worth surviving': United Jewish Center honors 100 years of resilience in Danbury this year (newstimes.com)

Newtown

  • Residents Invited To Help Shape Vision For New Fairfield Hills-Sandy Hook Greenway (newtownbee.com)
  • Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Announces 2026-27 Season, 'What The World Needs Now' (newtownbee.com)

Danbury

  • Danbury Opens Police Officer Applications To DACA Recipients, Green Card Holders (patch.com)
  • Truck Driver Killed In I-84 Crash In Danbury: State Police (patch.com)

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