🌱Needleman Endorsed To Run For 3rd Term + Good Dogs For Bad Guys

Happy Sunday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 74 Low: 60.

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

1. State Senator Norman Needleman was first elected to the Connecticut State Senate in 2018. He was re-elected in 2020 and has now been unanimously endorsed to run for a third term representing the 33rd District. (lymeline.com)
2. Cargill Heiress, Alexandra Daitch, has listed her waterfront Lyme home on 11.5 acres for $14.5 million. The 9,500 square-foot home reportedly has five bedrooms, 350 feet of waterfront and a private deep-water dock on Hamburg Cove. The listing is one of the most expensive in the area.(WSJ)
3. Ten police dog teams graduated Friday in Connecticut's 227th Narcotics and Firearms Detection K-9 Class. These elite, K-9s mean bad news for the bad guys. (Patch)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Capella Cantorum Spring Concert (3 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Day 14 of Mental Health Awareness Month! What is your favorite song to dance to?" (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Suicide Awareness Resources and Trainings! Look inside this newsletter for resources and trainings for suicide prevention! Every single one of us can play a part in preventing suicide. - https://mailchi.mp/ttysb/gt7pycu4ed-8864009" (Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "Clever design or an OCD nightmare?" (Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Teen TGIF is only a couple weeks away! Teens in grades 7-12 can come by the library Friday May 27 from 3:30-4:30 for snacks, Switch games, crafts, coloring, board games, and more! Grab your friends and come on down!" (Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Social Security 101 Workshop Tuesday, May 17 at 1 p.m. on Zoom. Registration is required. Want to find out how to get the most from your social security benefits? Do you qualify for disability, survivors and spouse benefits?" (Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Space is still available for next week's event: "Kindness Rocks!" Painting Event Saturday, May 21 from 2 - 4 p.m. Register @ 860-767-1560 Join us for an afternoon of painting "kindness rocks" to spread pops of color and joy." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday. I'll see you soon!

— 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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