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Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Woman Accused Of Biting And Spitting At Officer After Evading Accident In Darien: Police (patch.com) — Darien police say a woman driving a Kia repeatedly struck an automatic gate on Post Road, fled the scene, and later resisted officers during detention, allegedly biting and spitting at them. She was ultimately arrested on multiple charges, including assault on public safety personnel, and released on a $100,000 bond ahead of a mid-September court date.
2. Farm Among 32 New Businesses Registered In Darien In August (patch.com) — Darien added 32 new business registrations in August, led by residential landlords and a mix of management consulting and tech firms. Highlights include Virginia Bluebell farm, a recreation outfit called CT Harriers, and LS Studio interior design, signaling fresh entrepreneurial energy across town.
3. Darien Arts Center Announces Fall 2026 Programs for Kids And Adults Across All Disciplines (patch.com) — Families in Darien can now sign up for a wide range of fall 2026 classes at the Darien Arts Center, from dance and visual arts to acting and music for all ages. Programs include everything from toddler ballet and youth cartooning to adult painting, professional-level acting instruction, and a new Triple Threat musical theater class, plus customizable art and dance birthday parties at the center's Renshaw Road facility.
4. PURA Issues Draft Decision On Proposed Cable Access Changes (patch.com) — Darien viewers will keep their town-specific government and community programming after state regulators issued a draft decision denying Nutmeg TV's bid to take over Area 9 community access operations. DarienTV's director says the ruling, following months of testimony and public comments, means residents should see no interruption in how they find local meetings and shows on Optimum cable.
5. West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in Shelton, days after first human case (ctpost.com) — West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in several Connecticut communities, including Darien, as part of the state's monitoring program. Health officials stress that not all mosquitoes are infected but urge residents to use repellent, avoid dusk and dawn exposure, and remove standing water around homes to reduce breeding sites.
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