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Hi there, Guilford! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Renovated 1916 Cape Cod near Guilford Green hits the market
  • Recent Guilford arrests detailed in latest weekly police blotter
  • How did Guilford High rank among Connecticut's top high schools?

Also on today's calendar: 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 1916 Cape Cod-Style Home For Sale In Guilford (patch.com) — Guilford homebuyers can check out a renovated 1916 Cape Cod-style house on Water Street, listed for $600,000 and just a half-mile from the Guilford Green. The two-bedroom, two-bath home offers water views, a compact 1,134-square-foot layout, and a strong Airbnb history for those considering rental income alongside coastal Connecticut living.
   

2. Guilford Police Blotter: Sept. 24 to Sept. 30, 2026 (patch.com) — Guilford residents can see a snapshot of recent local police activity from Sept. 24 to 30, including DUI, burglary, larceny, and disorderly conduct charges involving town residents. Police emphasize that all listed charges are allegations and that everyone named is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
   

3. Guilford High School Makes List Of Top High Schools In CT For 2027, New Analysis Shows (patch.com) — Guilford families can take pride that Guilford High School has been ranked 25th among Connecticut's top 100 public high schools in Niche's 2027 ratings. The analysis factors in academics, reviews, and demographics, highlighting GHS's 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio and giving parents more tools to compare schools statewide.
   

4. Martha Stewart's new restaurant among nominees for Connecticut's CRAZIES food awards (newstimes.com) — Two Guilford favorites, Hen & Heifer and Bufalina, are among the finalists for Connecticut's 2026 CRAZIES hospitality awards, putting local talent on a statewide stage. The awards, honoring standout restaurants and industry pros, will be celebrated Dec. 7 at Foxwoods, with public voting open through November.
   

5. Guilford, CT: I-95 Left-Lane Camper Gets Mad After Being Passed By Driver In A Hurry To Use Bathroom, Passes Back In Road Rage Revenge (tiremeetsroad.com) — Drivers heading toward Guilford on I-95 near Exit 59 may recognize the stretch of highway where a dashcam captured a left-lane camper sparking a brief road-rage episode on September 20. The story also notes Connecticut's updated left-lane restriction, which now carries an $88 fine and tightened rules as of October 1.
   

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    They accommodate to our changing work schedules, let us know when they arrive, send photos and updates for each visit. Lucy loves them and looks… (Nextdoor Great Hill Road)
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Ok Guilford! 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 girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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