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Cheers Essex! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

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
  • 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize at Long Island Sound

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

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
  • Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.

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East Haddam

  • A classically rich world premiere of sensitive wartime drama 'The Snow Goose' coming to Goodspeed (courant.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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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