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Good morning East Lyme! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Recognizing the Signs: When a Loved One May Need Help—and How to Start the Difficult Conversation at East Lyme Senior Center
  • Electrify Your Drive! Free EV Car Show in Old Saybrook at Kathleen E. Goodwin Elementary School
  • Niantic Farmers Market

... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 64, low: 55.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.

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  • House of Heroes Connecticut Honors Vietnam Veteran with Home Repairs
    https://ctvetsbulletin.org/2026/10/04/house-of-heroes-connecticut-honors-vietnam-veteran-with-home-repairs/ (Nextdoor Western Flanders)
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    https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVA/bulletins/42dcca9?reqfrom=share Women Veterans Book Corner: Air Force Veteran Lisa Ducharme https:/… (Nextdoor Western Flanders)
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in East Lyme. Apply here.
  • InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in East Lyme. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Lyme here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waterford

  • Cross Country runs to top-three team finishes at Keene State Invitational (bowdoin.edu)

Old Lyme

  • Shoemaker Overrides Historic District Commission Denial With Blue and Gold Star Memorials at Old Lyme Town Hall (lymeline.com)
  • Maine Marathon winners soak in atmosphere, experience (sunjournal.com)

New London

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-- 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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