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  • Why Darien's $85 million island buy fits a global trend

Also on today's calendar: Connecticut Ballet Center presents Creative Movement and Boys Ballet Classes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Why Wealthy Families Are Selling Their Iconic Private Islands (forbes.com) — Darien gets a notable mention as the town that bought nearby Great Island from the Ziegler family for $85 million, following their sale of Hay Island. The story then widens out to explore why wealthy families worldwide are selling long-held private islands, citing rising upkeep costs, generational shifts, and changing views on legacy real estate among younger affluent buyers.
   

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