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• Teacher Of The Year Announced In Cheshire (patch.com) — Cheshire residents are celebrating English teacher Ian Wildermann, who has been named the Cheshire Public Schools 2026 Teacher of the Year for his work at Cheshire High School. Known for challenging students with meaningful, creative work and promoting responsible use of AI, he also leads professional development that elevates instruction districtwide. The award follows a rigorous selection process involving community nominations and interviews.
• Victim ID'd In Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Cheshire: Police (patch.com) — Cheshire police have identified the young man killed in Saturday night's motorcycle crash on Mountain Road as 20-year-old Aidan Collins of Bristol. The collision, which closed a section of Mountain Road near Sorghum Mill Drive, remains under investigation, and officers are asking anyone with information to contact the Cheshire Police Department. Collins' obituary highlights his athletic background, electrical trade studies, and impact as a swim coach.
• No ice, no skates, no problem for CT underwater hockey lovers (nhpr.org) — Sunday mornings at the Cheshire Community Pool in Bartlem Park aren't just for family swim and lap lanes — they also host Barnacles Underwater Hockey, a fast-paced game played on the pool bottom. Local players use fins, snorkels, and short sticks to move a heavy puck while relying on teamwork and quick substitutions. Curious residents can watch or learn more through a linked mini-documentary.
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