How one Ledyard senior became both valedictorian and record-breaking shortstop
Also on today's calendar: Americana 250th and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken cross the road? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Thursday: Occasional rain, with a high of 58 and low of 49 degrees.
Friday: Cloudy with showers around, temps: high: 57, low: 42.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Faith rewarded: Dalton is Ledyard's senior SS, valedictorian and so much more (theday.com) — Ledyard senior Faith Dalton is wrapping up a standout year as the Colonels’ shortstop, class valedictorian, and multi-sport Eastern Connecticut Conference champion. She’s broken the school softball hits record, earned CIAC Scholar-Athlete honors, and will continue her academic and athletic career at Gordon College while pursuing pre-med and a future in surgery.
📸 Around Ledyard
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Ledyard
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
Sunday May 17
Americana 250th → East Lyme High School, 30 Chesterfield Rd, East Lyme 3:00 pm
California Closets — (203) 924-8444 Custom Storage Solutions for the Whole Home
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ledyard School District posted a job opening for High School Math Teacher in Ledyard. Apply here.
Sun Communities posted a job opening for Activities Coordinator - Part Time in Old Mystic. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ledyard here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mashantucket
Hit Cooking Competition Show Returns To Foxwoods For 2 More Seasons (patch.com)
Josh Groban Announces ‘Stage, Screen, and Symphony' Tour (ticketnews.com)
Mystic
Gourmet Eatery Opens 5th Location In East Lyme (patch.com)
Former Madison Company President Sentenced In $2.5 Million Fraud Case: Feds (patch.com)
This town on NC's Crystal Coast is among top US travel spots, WorldAtlas says (charlotteobserver.com)
Montville
Info Released On Culinary Festival At Mohegan Sun This Summer (patch.com)
Ok Ledyard! 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: To show the opossum how its done! (Thank you Mary Lynn S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!