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Good morning to you Danbury! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Danbury vape sting uncovers over 52 pounds of illicit THC
  • WCSU student charged after disruptive incident at Danbury football game

Also on today's calendar: Virtual: Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 61 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Sunshine and pleasantly warm, with a high of 75 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 3 Danbury Vape Shops Busted In Marijuana, Underage Vape Sting: Police (patch.com) — Danbury police say three local vape shops failed an undercover compliance sting, with clerks accused of selling marijuana to an agent and vape products to an underage buyer. Investigators report seizing more than 52 pounds of illicit THC products across the Danbury stores, and arrests were made as the broader probe into illegal THC sales at city vape shops continues.
   

• WestConn Student Accused Of Spitting At Football Players During Game: Police (patch.com) — A Western Connecticut State University student in Danbury is accused of spitting and throwing a drink at members of a visiting football team from an elevated platform during a weekend game. Campus and Danbury police, along with an athletic official, intervened, and the student now faces a breach of peace charge with a court date set later this month.
   

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  • Early Fall colors & reflections.
    Yesterday at Hatters Park in Danbury. Nature is amazing (Nextdoor Mill Plain Rd)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • A look at CT's top high school football performances for Week 4 (newstimes.com)

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  • Economic disconnnection (patch.com)
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Ok Danbury! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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