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Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

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First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 79 Low: 60.

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Here are the top five stories in Essex-Chester-Deep River today:

1. Tonight is the night for peak viewing of the rare alignment of five planets. This alignment won't be seen again for decades, and it is coming to a peak after the summer solstice when a crescent moon joins the parade. The procession of planets — Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, in that order — will be visible just above the eastern horizon during an hour or so before sunrise through the end of the month, according to AccuWeather. The best date to mark is before 5 a.m.on June 24, when a crescent moon joins the planetary parade. The planetary alignment is visible without a telescope, though AccuWeather notes that Mercury may be hard to spot because it's the dimmest of the planets and will be the lowest in the sky. (Patch)
2. Keeping it local, Honeycone Craft Ice Cream in downtown Chester has been highlighted by Ann Nyberg and News 8. The article explains how Honeycone partners with the local brewery, farm and bakery to create its unique and tantalizing flavors, which are the perfect accent to the end of any summer evening.(WTNH.com)
3. Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Nutmeg State? Here is a list of more than 25 things to do in CT this weekend. What events and activities will you attending? (CT Insider)
4. If you are accustomed to taking a swim at Roger's Lake in Old Lyme, or if you frequent the lake for boating and fishing fun, you might want to know that according to an Old Lyme press release, "the Lake had an herbicide treatment for the aquatic invasive weeds identified by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station on Thursday, June 23. The Pond and Lake Connection performed the treatment per DEEP Permit: AQUA-2022-083. The only restriction with this treatment is that the water should not be used for irrigation from June 23 through June 30. Signage has been posted around the lake at all access points. (Patch)
5. A new independent coffee shop has opened in Old Saybrook and it's getting a lot of attention. Taking up residency in the former Dunkin Donuts building, Mad Coffee Roasters is a family-owned, small-batch roasting company, according to the business' website. (Patch)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Fairy Garden Party @ Deep River Library (10:30 a.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "A huge thank you to the Friends of the Essex Library for your gift to the library at today's annual meeting! Your hard work helps make our services and programs possible. Thank you for your support!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Read across the rainbow this Pride Month! Find an amazing assortment of diverse novels for teens and young adults at the library." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "Thanks for hooping with us!" (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Free movies at the theater in Wesbrook! Starting next week, it is offering free kids' movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the summer! Save this flyer for dates and choices available!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Our first session of Kids Music Camp with Margie is next week, June 29 at 4 p.m. For children in pre-K to grade 2 and their families! Registration is required." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Session 1 of Animal Adventure Camp, PK-Gr 2: Wednesday, July 13 @ 4 p.m. DPNC will be bringing their interactive program, Woodland Animals! Kids will encounter some of Connecticut's forest-dwelling animals!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "This is the newsletter of all newsletters! Not only does it include information on how to be an ally as we enter the final week of Pride month but there is also a section dedicated to highlighting free to low-cost events and things to do." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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