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Canton nature center rescues hooked turtle and urges cleaner outdoor habits Also on today's calendar: Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees. Wednesday: Humid with a shower or two, temps: high: 71, low: 67. Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees. 📰 News we're reading • Injured Turtle With Fishhook In Mouth Saved By Canton Nature Center (patch.com ) — Canton's Roaring Brook Nature Center helped save a painted turtle that arrived with a fishhook deeply embedded in its mouth, requiring surgery and rehabilitation before release. Staff used the incident to urge visitors in Canton and beyond to clean up fishing gear and other debris to protect local wildlife. The center also highlighted its Wildlife Clinic and shared video of the turtle's return to its natural habitat.
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Wednesday September 2 Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? → Thursday September 3 Women's Torah & Tea → Friday September 4 A Taste of Shabbat at the Kent Farmers Market | Complimentary Candles, Fresh Challah & Good Company → Tuesday September 8 New Season of Homeschool Programs at Roaring Brook Nature Center → Wednesday September 9 CHS Senior Parent's Workshop CHS Open House/Curriculum Night Thursday September 10 CBPS PICTURE DAY CMS Open House/Curriculum Night Friday September 11 A Taste of Shabbat at the Kent Farmers Market | Complimentary Candles, Fresh Challah & Good Company → High Holidays in Litchfield: No Membership Required, Everyone Welcome → Saturday September 12 High Holidays in Litchfield: No Membership Required, Everyone Welcome → Sunday September 13 High Holidays in Litchfield: No Membership Required, Everyone Welcome → 📣 Canton Shout Outs! Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
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Kelly Services posted a job opening for Eligibility Enrollment Processor in Avon. Apply here. Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here. 🗞 Nearby News Simsbury
Simsbury Woman Finds Viral Audience With Humor, Art And An Oreo-Fueled Instagram Hit (patch.com ) 10 Connecticut Restaurants Outside Hartford Locals Say Are Worth The Drive In 2026 (takingthekids.com ) Connecticut family uses children's book to teach kids about climate-friendly spending (nbcconnecticut.com ) Avon
Here are 25 CIAC boys cross country runners to watch during the 2026 season (ctpost.com ) Granby
Granby Approves 8-Home Subdivision (patch.com ) Ok Canton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)Submit it here!
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