Ledyard family displaced and pet lost after Thompson Street house fire
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Today's riddle: Why is the mushroom always invited to the party? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.
Tuesday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
Wednesday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 61 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• One cat dead after Ledyard house fire (theday.com) — A Thompson Street home in Ledyard caught fire Saturday afternoon, displacing a family and killing one of their cats despite firefighters rescuing two. All residents escaped, with one treated for possible smoke inhalation, and the Red Cross is helping while the town fire marshal investigates the cause.
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