Cheers Meriden! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Meriden arson suspect captured in New Mexico and returned to Connecticut
How one Meriden mom turns a cancer battle into hope for others
Also on today's calendar: String of Pearls Big Band - Dinner and Dancing! and 17 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Thursday: A morning shower; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 50.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man Wanted In Meriden Arson Case Arrested In New Mexico: Police (patch.com) — Meriden police say a man accused of setting a Sherman Avenue fire in 2022 has been captured in New Mexico and brought back to Connecticut. The 57-year-old suspect faces serious arson and related charges and is being held on a $750,000 bond, with a Meriden court date set for later this month.
• Wednesday's Warrior: Meriden woman shares cancer journey through blog to comfort others (wtnh.com) — A Meriden woman is turning her long battle with breast cancer into support for others by openly sharing her story through a candid blog and podcast. Diagnosed at 29 and now facing metastatic cancer, former teacher Claire Bailardo focuses on positivity, family, and helping others feel less alone through her project, "Perky Bits, Claire's Boobie Journey."
Two new elementary schools welcome Cheshire students for the first day of school (wfsb.com)
Southington
Scam Artists Target Southington Apple Harvest Festival (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!