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Spotted on the Essex calendar: Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords

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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:

  • Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords at St Francis of Assisi Church
  • Italian Festival 2026 at St. George Church
  • Movie Matinee at Essex Library at Essex Library Association

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

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Not as warm with rain, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, temps: high: 74, low: 66.
  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.

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🗞 Nearby News

Old Saybrook

  • Connecticut River train bridge replacement project is on track and on budget (theday.com)

Lyme

  • East Lyme Conservation Commission Backs Climate Superfund Resolution, Reviews Pesticide Use (patch.com)

Clinton

  • Local Event: Study Hall Receives $5,000 Grant from the CFMC (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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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