Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Chester-Hadlyme Ferry gets $8M in federal, state funding for first new vessel since 1950 (middletownpress.com) — A major upgrade is coming to the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, which links into the Essex Connecticut River Double Cross bike trail that many local cyclists use. Connecticut will spend $8 million in federal and state funds on a new, cleaner diesel-hybrid vessel to replace the 1950-era Selden III, helping preserve this historic river crossing and its role in tourism, recreation, and emergency access.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Vista Life Innovations Celebrates The Class of 2026 Graduates —Vista Life Innovations Read on Patch
I have a distressed crow with what seems to be a leg injury on my property. Anyone know of a wildlife rehabilitator in southeastern ct willing to take crows at this time? (Nextdoor Essex Village)
Brunswick posted a job opening for Seasonal Dock Hand at Deep River, CT (through October) in Deep River. Apply here.
Bozzuto's posted a job opening for Adams Grocery Clerk Part time Deep River in Deep River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex here.
Annette Bening shared the screen with Hepburn. Now she'll receive her namesake a (stamfordadvocate.com)
Threats, Evacuation: 3 Arrested After Hour-Long Standoff At Trumbull Marriott, Police Say (dailyvoice.com)
Westbrook
Westbrook manufacturer's latest expansion includes acquisitions in CT, South Carolina (hartfordbusiness.com)
Lyme
3 Juveniles Accused Of East Lyme Vehicle Thefts: Police (patch.com)
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