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🌱 Patch AM: How a rainy Essex boat show still broke a fundraising record

Also, don't miss Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords on the Essex Patch calendar

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Good day Essex! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a rainy Essex boat show still broke a fundraising record

Also on today's calendar: Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Connecticut Spring Boat Show raises $33,000 for cancer: 'The incredible generosity of our supporters' (courant.com) — The Connecticut Spring Boat Show at Safe Harbor Essex Island raised a record $33,000 for Sails Up 4 Cancer, despite tough weather and slightly lower attendance. Organizers credit generous local supporters, volunteers, and marina staff whose efforts will help more families receive financial assistance during cancer treatment.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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