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Good morning Colchester! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize at Long Island Sound
  • Picture Day at Bacon Academy

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.

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    Thursday September 3
  • Picture Day
    Bacon Academy Colchester, CT 06415
    5:30 am

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Lyme

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Glastonbury

  • Historic Converse House in Norwich hits the market for $525K (theday.com)

Ok Colchester! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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