🌱 Patch AM: How a Groton tech school grad became Team USA’s plumbing standout

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Groton tech school grad became Team USA's plumbing standout
• Why the USS Iowa's leadership just changed in Groton's own backyard

Also on today's calendar: Illusionist JOSH FARLEY-- seen on Penn & Teller An intimate cabaret, with wine, mystery, & illusion and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clearing, a t-storm; humid, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
• Saturday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A CT 20-year-old is training to be tops in world in his skill. He's heading to China to prove it. (courant.com) — A graduate of Groton's Ella T. Grasso Technical High School, 20-year-old plumber Charles Goede, is headed to Shanghai this month to represent the United States in the WorldSkills plumbing and heating competition. His journey from local tech school student to international contender highlights the strength of Groton's vocational training and may inspire other area students to consider skilled trades as a rewarding career path.
   

• USS Iowa holds change of command ceremony (oskynews.org) — A recent change-of-command ceremony for the new fast-attack submarine USS Iowa took place aboard the Historic Ship Nautilus at the Submarine Force Museum in Groton, highlighting the town's central role in the Navy's undersea fleet. Local residents may notice increased attention on the base as Cmdr. Gregory Coy handed leadership to Cmdr. Kyle Haubold, with senior Navy brass praising the crew's readiness and professionalism.
   

📸 Around Groton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Groton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 4
• Illusionist JOSH FARLEY-- seen on Penn & Teller An intimate cabaret, with wine, mystery, & illusion →
  Custom House Maritime Museum - New London Maritime Society, 150 Bank St, New London
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 16
• New England Trivia! →
  Waterford CT VFW, 382 Boston Post Rd, Waterford
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 6
• Commemoration of the 245th anniversary of the battle of Groton Heights →
  Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, Groton
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Mario Adrion →
  Comix Comedy Club, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3
• Steven Harz at Niantic Farmers Market →
  Smith's Acres LLC, 4 W Main St, Niantic
  3:00 pm
• Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee →
  Waterford, CT Calendar Waterford, CT 06385
  6:30 pm
Monday September 7
• Mystic, CT - Sharks Come Cruisin at Mystic Seaport... →
  Mystic Seaport Museum, 75 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Adult Education
  Stonington School District Old Mystic, CT 06372
  4:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
• LMS Student Picture Day
  Ledyard Middle School Gales Ferry, CT 06335
  7:30 am
• LMS Open House 2026
  Ledyard Middle School Gales Ferry, CT 06335
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• TCC/RTM/BOE Liaison Committee Mtg.
  Groton School District Thrive55+, Classroom 2
  6:00 pm
• Aries Spears →
  The Stress Factory comedy club, Bridgeport, 167 State St, Bridgeport
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Friday Riday- Ride F-7 Niantic Peretz Park... →
  Samuel M. Peretz Park, 221 W Main St, Niantic
  9:30 am
• Friday Riday- Ride F-7 Niantic Peretz Park Alternative Route - 31.1 miles — Pequot Cyclists →
  Samuel M. Peretz Park, 221 W Main St, Niantic
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Groton. Apply here.
• KMG Healthcare posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist - Admin in Groton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Groton here.

🗞 Nearby News

New London

• New London students return to magnet school district focused on arts, STEM pathways (wfsb.com)
• Quick Hits - 2026 New England Top Prospect Games: Session 1 (prepbaseballreport.com)

Waterford

• Mistras Group Expands Field Services Footprint with New Locations Across the United States (marketscreener.com)

Stonington

• Investment Firm Among Seven New Businesses Registered In Stonington In August (patch.com)
• Sixth-Grader Dies After Being Struck By Bus In North Stonington: Reports (patch.com)

Ok Groton! 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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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