Good morning Groton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Groton teen accused of driving 147 mph on I-395
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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 65 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Groton Man Clocked At 147 MPH, Charged With Reckless Driving: State Police (patch.com) — A 19-year-old Groton resident was arrested after state police say he drove a BMW M3 at 147 mph in a 65-mph zone on I-395 in Putnam. Troopers stopped the car near Danielson, charged him with reckless driving, and released him on bond ahead of a Danielson court date.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Join The Nature Conservancy and the City and Town of Groton to plant trees! Trees help our communities in so many ways! The provide cooling, reduce flooding, improve human and environmental health, and so much more! We will… (Nextdoor Buddington Rd)
Join The Nature Conservancy and the City and Town of Groton to plant trees! Trees help our Communities in so many ways! They provide cooling, reduce flooding, improve human and environmental health, and so much more! We will… (Nextdoor Buddington Rd)
Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(04050) - 314 Route 12 in Groton. Apply here.
Orkin Global Pest Control posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in New London. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Groton here.
🗞 Nearby News
New London
Driver claims he had to use restroom when he hit 95 mph through New London construction zone, troopers say (wfsb.com)
The Radical History of Italian Americans (jstor.org)
Waterford
Retired Waterford K9 battles rare cancer, family seeks support for treatment (wfsb.com)
Ledyard
Ledyard Open House Oct. 10: A Christy Hills Colonial With A Brick Feature Wall (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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!