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🌱 Stray Cats bringing their 2026 tour finale to Foxwoods this December

Also, don't miss Tricycle on the Mashantucket Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Stray Cats bringing their 2026 tour finale to Foxwoods this December

Also on today's calendar: Tricycle and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stray Cats Return to Touring After Health Hiatus, Set for Westbury Show and Fallon Appearance (wcsx.com) — Stray Cats fans in Mashantucket can look forward to the band wrapping their 2026 fall tour at the Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino on December 6. The rockabilly trio is returning to national TV on Jimmy Fallon this week after a health-related touring hiatus, and they've recently released new music, building momentum toward their Connecticut stop.
   

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    Saturday August 22
  • Tricycle →
    Deans Mill Farm, 1189 Pequot Trail, Stonington
    3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Foxwoods Resort Casino posted a job opening for Banquet Houseman in Mashantucket. Apply here.
  • Sun Communities, Inc. posted a job opening for Activities Coordinator - Part Time in Old Mystic. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mashantucket here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ledyard

  • You bet Southeastern Connecticut can get ready in time for its future (theday.com)

North Stonington

  • Alcohol ban will continue for sections for Rocky Neck State Park (theday.com)

Mystic

  • MARAD Awards $35.18M to 45 U.S. Shipyards: Full 2026 Grant List (the-triton.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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