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Also on today's calendar: Magic Carpet Ride 90s Nostalgia Drag Brunch w/ Jackie Cox (RuPaul's Drag Race) and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the big rose say to the little rose? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. $6.8 Million Winning CT Lottery Ticket Sold In Groton (patch.com) — A $6.8 million Lotto! jackpot ticket was sold at the Big Y on Poquonnock Road in Groton, and the winner has already claimed the prize. Several other tickets from the same Feb. 3 drawing also won smaller amounts, so residents are urged to recheck any old tickets before the 180-day claim window closes.
2. Police logs — May 23, 2026 (theday.com) — Groton Town police have released a new set of arrest logs detailing recent local charges, including assault, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. The report also lists arrests made in nearby New London and Norwich, giving residents a snapshot of current criminal cases across the region without indicating guilt or case outcomes.
3. Connecticut grapples with risks as e-bikes surge in popularity (theday.com) — Groton readers are being urged to watch out for e-bikes and bikes this Memorial Day weekend after local police investigated a serious crash involving an 82-year-old Groton man on Allyn Street. State transportation officials and local law enforcement are highlighting rising e-bike injuries, updated Connecticut laws, and helmet requirements as e-bikes surge in popularity among both youths and seniors.
4. 'Beloved' Golf Course Restaurant Owner Remembered For 'Kindness' In Groton (patch.com) — Groton residents are mourning Brian Thomson, longtime owner of Brian's Just Off the Green/Par 4 Restaurant at Shennecossett Golf Course, who died May 13 at age 69. A lifelong Groton resident and Fitch High graduate, he was remembered for his kindness, love of food, and commitment to employing disabled and disadvantaged workers, while his popular golf course restaurant remains open daily.
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