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Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Hamden Resident Wins Big Lottery Prize (patch.com) — A Hamden resident has scored a windfall of more than $13,000 from a $5 Smokin' Hot Cash Progressive lottery ticket, even though it was bought in neighboring Cheshire. Another winner from Seymour claimed the same prize amount, while state officials note that a recent law now lets lottery winners keep their names private without written consent.
2. 'Exceptional Antique Home' Hits The Market In Hamden (patch.com) — An antique home on West Shepard Avenue in Hamden is on the market, blending historic character with modern updates on a nearly one-acre lot. With over 2,000 square feet, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms, the property is listed for $499,900 and highlighted for its craftsmanship and careful maintenance by current owners.
3. Hamden man shot outside Bridgeport birthday party, police say (ctpost.com) — A 23-year-old Hamden man is recovering in stable condition after being shot in the leg during a drive-by attack while attending a birthday party on Bridgeport's West Side Friday night. Police say multiple parked cars were hit by gunfire, and the Non-Fatal Shooting Task Force is investigating; anyone with information is urged to contact Bridgeport detectives.
4. A look at CT's top high school football performances for Week 4 (nhregister.com) — Hamden football fans can celebrate standout performances after a 43-7 win over East Haven, with George Holland V scoring three touchdowns, Marquis Rose Jr. piling up 128 receiving yards and a score, and quarterback Soren Wallin throwing for 200 yards and three touchdowns. The statewide roundup also spotlights big games from players across Connecticut, putting Hamden's dominant outing in broader context.
5. Obituaries Sept. 23, 2026 (thelinkpaper.com) — Hamden connections are front and center as a memorial Mass for former resident Sue Anne Lewis is planned at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Hamden on Friday, November 20, with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery. The broader obituary list honors several individuals with ties to South Carolina, Maine, and beyond, highlighting their families, careers, and community service.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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