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Coming up: ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity · Community Preview Concert on the Essex Patch calendar

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Greetings Essex! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity · Community Preview Concert at The Morgan School
  • 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express at Torp Theater in Davidson Hall, CCSU
  • Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post 7666 at Martin-Bishop Field

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 55.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.

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🗞 Nearby News

Old Saybrook

  • Charlestown Joins Amtrak Rail Study Advisory Panel (upriseri.com)
  • Katharine Hepburn center expansion plans move forward after voters approve funding (ctpost.com)
  • Shoreline Co-Op Girls Swim Team Qualifies for State Championships (hk-now.com)

Westbrook

  • Connecticut Fishing Report- October 1, 2026 (onthewater.com)
  • Madison Police Help Person To Safety During I-95 Overpass Incident (patch.com)

Lyme

  • East Lyme Wetlands Agency To Open Hearing On 48-Unit Flanders Road Development (patch.com)

Ok Essex! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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