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  • Alleged embezzlement rocks Clinton Chamber of Commerce finances
  • Want to watch artists capture Clinton’s shoreline in just hours?

Also on today's calendar: Your CBD Store - CLINTON! Still Raffling! $$$ 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 57 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the a.m.; clearing, temps: high: 59, low: 43.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Director Accused Of Embezzlement: Police (patch.com) — Clinton residents are learning more about an alleged embezzlement scheme that police say drained over $100,000 from the Clinton Chamber of Commerce and disrupted its operations, including vendor and payroll payments. Former executive director Paul Orsini of Old Saybrook faces larceny and multiple tax-related charges, while Clinton police and state agencies continue their investigation to restore accountability and community trust.    

• Clinton Art Society Announces Plein Air by the Sea Competition & Sale (patch.com) — Clinton residents can look forward to the 2nd Annual Plein Air by the Sea Competition & Sale coming to town on June 5–6, with artists painting at the town beach, dock, and downtown. You’re invited to watch them work, then browse more than 50 finished paintings at a free reception and awards ceremony at Andrews Memorial Town Hall.    

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  • Clinton Art Society Announces Plein Air by the Sea Competition & Sale —Susan Cornell Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News

Westbrook

  • In Connecticut's tight housing market, a few ZIP codes are seeing something rare (ctpost.com)
  • Connecticut Fishing Report- April 30, 2026 (onthewater.com)
  • Man charged in Old Saybrook boat crash that killed 3 people rejects plea deal (ctpost.com)

Madison

  • $50,000 Winning Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Sold In Madison (patch.com)
  • Madison Nets Thousands Of Dollars In Latest State Nip Bottle Payouts (patch.com)

Old Saybrook

  • Saybrook Point Resort Unveils $8.5 Million Main Inn Renovation (hotel-online.com)
  • Ex-Chamber Leader In CT Accused Of Embezzling $100K, Draining Accounts Nearly Dry: Police (dailyvoice.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Christy H. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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