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Today's riddle: I went into the woods and found it. Once I'd found it, I searched for it. The harder I searched, the less I wanted it. When at last I couldn't find it, I carried it home in my hand. What is it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Boat Explosion Reported On Candlewood Lake In Danbury (patch.com) — Danbury emergency crews responded to a Memorial Day boat fire on Candlewood Lake near the city boat launch on Hayestown Road, where six occupants safely evacuated. Two people were taken to the hospital, one with a minor burn and another for precautionary evaluation, as the Danbury Fire Marshal’s Office continues investigating the cause.
2. 10 Danbury restaurants, 5 schools cited for serious violations during April health inspections (newstimes.com) — Danbury’s Health Department cited 10 restaurants and five schools for serious food-safety violations during April inspections, though reports say issues were corrected promptly. The story names specific eateries, food trucks, and school cafeterias, outlining what inspectors found so residents can better understand how local establishments are being monitored.
3. Greater Danbury Area Fishing Lakes Open to the Public (wearedanbury.com) — If you’re looking to fish close to home, several public lakes in the Greater Danbury area are highlighted here, from Candlewood Lake to Squantz State Park and more. The piece encourages residents to get out with a valid license, follow each location’s rules, and enjoy the region’s plentiful freshwater fishing opportunities.
4. North Salem man faces 24 counts of forgery and larceny in Connecticut (midhudsonnews.com) — A man from North Salem is facing two dozen forgery and larceny charges tied to alleged paycheck fraud after being arraigned in Danbury Superior Court. Police say the case stems from a Ridgefield restaurant complaint and repeated deposits of the same paycheck. He’s free on bond and due back in Danbury later this month.
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