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Colchester, Connecticut Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How are book challenges quietly reaching Colchester’s library shelves?

Also on today's calendar: Consumer Reports 5K and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 62, low: 55.
  • Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• It's Banned Books Week. For librarians that means soft censorship (ctmirror.org) — Colchester is cited as one of several Connecticut communities where librarians are seeing “soft censorship,” from complaints about LGBTQ+ and diverse books to quiet efforts to move or hide titles. The piece explains new state protections for libraries, how challenges are tracked, and why some librarians still feel pressure when choosing books and programs for children and teens.
   

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  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in East Hampton. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

East Haddam

  • Haddam, East Haddam & Killingworth Open Houses Oct. 10-11: A Ranch With A Koi Pond And 3 More (patch.com)

East Hampton

  • East Hampton & Portland Open Houses Oct. 10-11: A Custom Home With A Pool And Lake Overlook Plans (patch.com)
  • Warrant: Firefighters leapt over guardrail after minivan hit one at Connecticut crash scene (ctinsider.com)

Lyme

  • East Lyme Finance Board Approves $46K For Downtown Trees, Adopts New Budget Planning Process (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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