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🌱 Want to run on Consumer Reports’ secret Colchester test track?

Coming up: East Haddam Revolutionary Wat Heroes on the Colchester Patch calendar

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Cheers Colchester! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to run on Consumer Reports' secret Colchester test track?

Also on today's calendar: East Haddam Revolutionary Wat Heroes and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rather cloudy and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Consumer Reports 5K (ctpublic.org) — A special 5K run and walk is coming to Consumer Reports' Auto Test Center in Colchester on Saturday, October 17, giving locals rare access to the organization's 327-acre test track. Participants can enjoy the course, meet CR's automotive experts, and support the nonprofit's mission, with registration including a T‑shirt while supplies last.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lebanon Public Schools posted a job opening for Custodian in Lebanon. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

East Haddam

East Hampton

  • Police search for driver who hit firefighter at East Hampton crash scene (fox61.com)

Lyme

  • Here Are The Most Recent Property Sales In Lyme (patch.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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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