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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Norm's Diner in Groton ranks among Connecticut's best breakfasts
  • Which local swimmers powered Fitch/Stonington's victory in Groton?
  • What a new $50 million Navy contract means for Groton jobs

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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 70, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.

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1. We Ranked The Top 11 Breakfast Restaurants In Connecticut And Here Is Who Made The Cut (newsbreak.com) — Norm's Diner in Groton earns a top spot on a statewide list of breakfast restaurants, praised for its classic 1950s diner car setting and friendly, lively atmosphere. Locals can expect all-day breakfast with standout pancakes, hearty plates like biscuits and gravy, and vegetarian options, generally in the $10–$20 range. It's a nostalgic, affordable spot at 171 Bridge St. that celebrates decades of Groton life.
   

2. Local Roundup: Wheeler volleyball snaps losing streak (thewesterlysun.com) — High school swimmers competed in Groton as the Fitch/Stonington co-op girls team topped Windsor Locks, highlighted by multiple wins from local athletes including Stonington's Audrey Schrage. The roundup also notes strong performances by Wheeler volleyball and cross country, giving Groton-area sports fans a snapshot of how nearby teams are faring this week.
   

3. Air Force Awards Ophir Corp. $34.6M to Support B-2 Stealth Bombers (clearancejobs.com) — A Navy contract worth nearly $50 million has been awarded to General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences Corp., with all work to be performed in Groton through 2030. The project funds advanced submarine-related research, including hull treatments and signature measurement technologies. For Groton-area residents, it underscores the town's continuing role in high-tech naval development and the stability of long-term defense-related jobs.
   

4. Teen BMW driver busted for going nearly 150 mph — in a 65 mph zone: cops (amedpost.com) — A 19-year-old Groton resident was charged with reckless driving after state police say he was clocked at 147 mph on I-395 in Putnam and later released on bond. Groton readers may notice the local connection, as the teen now faces a court appearance in Danielson later this month.
   

5. His Unmarked Grave Lay Forgotten for 200 Years. They Had to Fix That. (dailygazette.com) — A long-forgotten British sailor killed off the Connecticut coast in 1814 has finally been identified as William Adamson, thanks to years of research sparked in part from Groton Long Point and Groton-based history buffs. Local historian Grace Cleere, who grew up near Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, helped trace his story and organize a ceremony at Mystic's Packer Cemetery. The event drew hundreds, including a descendant, to formally honor the once-unknown sailor.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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