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Hello East Hampton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How police tracked down the driver accused of injuring a firefighter

Also on today's calendar: Epoch Arts Stage Fright and Hayride and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 69 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 46.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man Accused of Striking CT Firefighter in Hit-and-Run Crash (fireengineering.com) — An East Hampton firefighter injured in a September hit-and-run now has some closure, as police have arrested the 32-year-old driver they say sped through a closed crash scene and struck him. Investigators used license plate recognition and other tools to identify the suspect, who faces multiple charges and was held on a $30,000 bond in Middlesex Superior Court.
   

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  • Haddam, East Haddam & Killingworth Weekend Guide: 'The Snow Goose' At Goodspeed And A Historical Society Gala (patch.com)
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Middletown

  • Where Middletown Residents Can Get Pumpkins This Fall In Middlesex County (patch.com)
  • Middletown Open Houses Oct. 10-11: A Westfield Colonial With Countryside Views And A Murray Street Ranch (patch.com)
  • East Lyme Board of Selectmen advance speed camera plan in 5-1 vote (nbcconnecticut.com)

Ok East Hampton! 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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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