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In today's newsletter:

• How Groton neighbors helped name a forgotten War of 1812 sailor.
• Could Groton build the Navy's next-generation SSN(X) submarines?

Also on today's calendar: Volunteer to Plant Trees and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
• Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 64, low: 60.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• His unmarked Connecticut grave lay forgotten for 200 Years. How they figured out who he was. (courant.com) — A longtime Groton-area history lover helped crack the mystery of an unknown British sailor buried near Mystic, finally identifying him as William Adamson more than 200 years after his death. Drawing on ties to Fort Griswold and Groton Long Point, local residents and historians worked with overseas researchers to honor Adamson with a new marker and a moving cemetery ceremony attended by his descendant.
   

• Navy seeks shipyards able to build SSN(X) submarine (thevanguardusa.com) — Groton's Electric Boat yard is singled out as one of just two realistic candidates to build the Navy's next-generation SSN(X) attack submarines, potentially shaping the region's shipbuilding future for decades. While the notice is only early market research, it underscores Groton's central role in nuclear submarine construction and hints at long-term industrial and employment implications for southeastern Connecticut.
   

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Monday October 12
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  Council Chambers, 295 Meridian Street, Groton
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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Leprechauns on the Loose →
  The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
  10:00 am
• Leprechauns on the Loose @ Bill Memorial Library →
  The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
  10:00 am
• Farmers' Market at Washington Park →
  Washington Park, 155 Meridian Street, Groton
  3:00 pm
• Special Mayor and Council Meeting →
  Council Chambers, 295 Meridian Street, Groton
  6:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Volunteer to Plant Trees →
  Central Avenue Park, Groton
  10:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Volunteer to Plant Trees! →
  Central Avenue Park, Groton
  10:00 am
• Rescue Benefit Car Show →
  Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge St, Groton
  2:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Ghosts of Groton Bank →
  Avery Copp House Museum, 154 Thames St, Groton
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• Paint a Pumpkin at Outer Light →
  Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge St, Groton
  1:00 pm
• Elsewhere: Music of People, Places, & Stories →
  Waterford High School, 20 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
  2:00 pm
Saturday October 31
• CFA 5K Run & Walk for Mental Health →
  Eastern Point Beach, 1 Beach Pond Rd, Groton
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello everyone I'm back .
  I haven't been on for awhile hope you are all doing great (Nextdoor Groton Bank Thames River)
• I have a washer and dryer I'm trying to get ride off.
  The dryer works fine but the washer just won't work on a normal cycle. It has all new parts and works in test mode but not in the regular wash cycle… (Nextdoor Groton)

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🗞 Nearby News

New London

• 5 Things To Know In New London: Early Voting Details, The Chapin Family At The Garde, 'Rocky Horror' And More (patch.com)
• Yacht Rock Legend and Oscar-Nominated Singer-Songwriter Announces Farewell Tour 50 Years After Landmark Debut Album (parade.com)
• Men's Rugby: Cadets power past Coast Guard in NCR Friday Night Lights matchup (norwichathletics.com)

Waterford

• 5 Things To Know In Waterford: Trunk-Or-Treat, Electric Boat At Crystal Mall, Job Fair And More (patch.com)
• Inside Week 5 of CIAC football: 'Eat the Bear,' 5-0 starts and an NVL thriller (milfordmirror.com)

Mystic

• Best things to do in Mystic, Connecticut, for a memorable trip (wheninyourstate.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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