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1. Groton To Receive $85K From State To Support Student Attendance (patch.com) — Groton families will see new support for student attendance as Groton Public Schools receive an $85,000 state grant through Connecticut's LEAP program. The initiative funds home visits and outreach to help identify why students miss school and connect families with resources, contributing to a steady statewide drop in chronic absenteeism since the pandemic.
2. Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Groton This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Groton-area residents can embrace fall by visiting nearby pumpkin patches in East Lyme, Mystic, Jewett City and Gales Ferry, all within easy reach for a weekend outing. The guide also walks readers through practical, step-by-step tips for carving a standout jack-o'-lantern, from choosing the right pumpkin to lighting the finished design on the porch.
3. Investigation clears Groton police of wrongdoing in YouTube auditor's arrest (sheltonherald.com) — Groton residents are learning that an outside law firm's investigation has cleared Town of Groton police of wrongdoing in the high‑profile arrest of YouTube "First Amendment auditor" SeanPaul Reyes after his confrontation with a retired state trooper at a Groton home. Reyes was convicted of criminal trespass, received a suspended sentence and probation, and plans to appeal, while questions remain about how officers initially handled his complaint.
4. After breast cancer diagnosis, Connecticut mother's message is simple: Don't wait (newsnationnow.com) — A 39‑year‑old Groton mother is urging neighbors not to delay medical checks after a casual comment to a friend led to her Stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis. She describes balancing chemotherapy, surgery and parenting, and now, cancer‑free, wants local parents to seek care quickly, accept help, and let their kids see resilience rather than only fear.
5. WATCH: Trump Touts $6.6 Billion Submarine Manufacturing Project at Baltimore-Area Shipyard – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — A massive $6.6 billion submarine‑manufacturing project in Maryland aims to speed production of Virginia‑class submarines, with components ultimately shipped to final assembly yards including Electric Boat in Groton. While the new jobs will be in Sparrows Point, the expanded supply chain is designed to ease bottlenecks and could influence long‑term workload and scheduling at Groton's submarine yard.
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