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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Jury Awards $15 Million To Groton Woman After Devastating Surgery Outcome (patch.com) — A Groton woman has been awarded $15.1 million after a jury found Yale-New Haven Hospital negligent in a surgery that left her functionally blind. The verdict recognizes the profound impact on her life and has drawn a measured response from the hospital, while resonating deeply with residents following Groton-related legal news.
2. Scam Callers Spoofing Groton Police Phone Number (patch.com) — Groton residents are being warned that scammers are spoofing the City of Groton Police Department's non-emergency phone number and falsely claiming people have arrest warrants. Police stress they will never demand payment over the phone and urge anyone receiving suspicious calls to hang up and call the department directly to verify. Locals are reminded to dial 911 only for emergencies.
3. Idaho's namesake submarine returns home following first deployment (ktvb.com) — A Navy fast-attack submarine, the USS Idaho, has returned to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton after its first four-month operational deployment in Europe. The homecoming brought sailors back to local families and highlighted Groton's ongoing role in building and basing Virginia-class submarines. For residents, it's another reminder of how closely the community is tied to the submarine force and national security missions worldwide.
4. Top high schools in Connecticut ranked for 2027: LIST (wtnh.com) — Groton families can celebrate that Marine Science Magnet High School of Southeastern Connecticut earned an A+ and a spot among Niche's top 20 public high schools statewide. The rankings weigh academics, diversity, activities, and resources, and also showcase how Groton's standout magnet stacks up against highly rated schools across Connecticut.
5. Miller Posts Best Round in Program History, Wins KSC Invitational in Wild Finish (keeneowls.com) — College golf fans will see regional attention on Groton soon, as the Little East Conference championship is set for October 13–14 at Shennecossett Golf Course. Keene State's standout sophomore just set a program scoring record at their home invitational, and his team now turns its focus toward upcoming tournaments leading into the Groton-hosted championship.
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