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Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Wellness Fair Upcoming In Guilford: Details (patch.com) — Guilford residents are invited to a free wellness fair on the Town Green Oct. 20, featuring prevention, recovery and harm reduction resources tailored to community needs. Attendees can enjoy yoga, therapy dogs, a sensory station with crafts and journaling, and a free healthy-living book library, while hearing from APT Foundation CEO Lynn Madden about treatment and recovery support.
2. Guilford Police Blotter: Sept. 17 to Sept. 23, 2026 (patch.com) — Guilford's latest police blotter for Sept. 17–23 highlights a driving under the influence charge involving a Norwalk resident, reflecting ongoing enforcement on local roads. Police emphasize that all information is provided as public record and that listed charges are only allegations, with everyone presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
3. ISP Roundup: Gateway Fiber says Cape Cod is their next expansion market (bbcmag.com) — Guilford residents now have their first homes and businesses connected to GoNetspeed's 100% fiber network, part of a $4 million build shared with Madison that will reach over 4,200 locations. The company says this new service aims to deliver faster, more reliable internet and long-term infrastructure investment tailored to Guilford's needs today and in the future.
4. Western NC locations named best for apple picking and fall colors (shelbystar.com) — Bishop's Orchards in Guilford has been named one of the top apple orchards in the United States by USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice awards. The recognition puts Guilford alongside celebrated orchards nationwide and highlights Bishop's for its fall apple-picking experience, adding another reason for locals and visitors to enjoy the farm this season.
5. Connecticut High School Field Hockey Coaches Poll (Sept. 23) (nhregister.com) — Guilford High School's field hockey team debuts at No. 12 in the first statewide coaches poll of the season, with coach Kitty Palmer among the voters. The rankings place Guilford alongside top programs like Darien, Ludlowe, and Hand, giving local fans an early sense of how their team stacks up in Connecticut competition.
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