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  • See how nip bottle sales are funding Cheshire’s green initiatives
  • Cheshire baseball surges with back-to-back wins and key road test
  • How a Cheshire nurse’s prescriptions led to a rare federal sentence

Also on today's calendar: Open Enrollment: Kylie's Daycare World LLC and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What dries when it gets wet? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, with a high of 58 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, then some sun, breezy, temps: high: 59, low: 37.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Here's How Much Cheshire Received From 'Nickel-Per-Nip' Program (patch.com) — Cheshire residents generated more than 246,000 nip bottle sales in six months, bringing over $12,000 into town coffers through Connecticut’s Nickel-Per-Nip program. Town officials can use this money for local environmental efforts such as cleanups, composting, and recycling initiatives, as part of a statewide effort that has now funneled more than $22 million to municipalities.    

2. Cheshire Baseball Team Beats Hamden: PHOTOS (patch.com) — Cheshire High School’s baseball team boosted its record to 7-4 with a 6-2 road win over Hamden, following a high-scoring home victory over Branford. Local fans can now look ahead to the Rams’ next matchup at Guilford High School on Monday afternoon.    

3. Connecticut nurse punished for giving drugs to people who didn't need them, leading to 5 OD deaths (fox61.com) — A Cheshire resident who worked as an advanced practice nurse has been sentenced in federal court for illegally prescribing controlled substances, with investigators linking her prescriptions to multiple fatal overdoses. She received a one-day prison term, three years of supervised release, a $25,000 fine, and must complete community service, and she has forfeited her professional and controlled-substance licenses.    

4. CT Girls Lacrosse Coaches Poll (April 29): Darien remains No. 1, Wilton jumps to No. 2 (ctpost.com) — Cheshire girls lacrosse earned votes in the latest statewide coaches poll, reflecting a strong 5–1 start to the season. A Cheshire coach also helped shape the rankings, which continue to be led by Darien, with Wilton and New Canaan close behind.    


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