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Meriden Daily: $100K Lottery Winner + Transition To High School

Here are all the top news stories in Meriden along with key events in town.

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Welcome back, Meriden. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Sept. 11.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 77 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories today in Meriden:

  1. Meriden Resident Wins $100k Lottery Prize: The winning ticket was also sold in Meriden, according to the Connecticut Lottery. (Meriden Patch)
  2. Lovely, Meticulously Maintained Raised Ranch For Sale In Meriden: This lovely, meticulously cared for raised ranch home is nestled amidst the quaint and desirable neighborhood of Meetinghouse Village. (Meriden Patch)
  3. Helping Meriden freshman transition into high school: Starting high school is a major transition for teens, and school officials discussed some of the difficulties they face. (Meriden Record-Journal)
  4. Obituary: Brenda L. Guillemette, 71, of Meriden (Meriden Patch)
  5. Meriden Woman Sentenced For Child Exploitation: Feds (Meriden Patch)

Today in Meriden:

Meriden Patch Notebook

  • Meriden Humane Society: "It was heart melting, to see our shy girl Hammie choose her new dad today. Congratulations to her and her new Dad! Happy life sweet girl ❤️" (Facebook)
  • Meriden Soccer Club: "Good Luck to our U12 boys in their first home game of the season. Come cheer them on." (Facebook)
  • Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "Many of us can remember where we were on 9/11/01. I was driving into the Chamber office (then located at 5 Colony Street in downtown Meriden) where I had just started working 6 months before. Listening to the radio, I was amazed at the b..." (Facebook)
  • Meriden Public Library: "Join us for a Domestic Violence Awareness Rock Painting today at 3:00pm! If you can't join us, stop in and pick up a Take and Make Bag! Painted rocks will be displayed at the Domestic Violence Awareness Event in October. https://www.face..." (Facebook)
  • Meriden Soccer Club: "Saturday's Line up for Kronenberger Field" (Facebook)
  • Boys & Girls Club of Meriden: "If you sign your child up for our Afterschool Enrichment Program by September 15, all programs and activities for the 21/22 year will be included in your Membership ($50 p/yr.) and your weekly fees ($30 p/wk.). Children signed up after 9..." (Facebook)
  • Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "Save the date! On Wednesday, October 6th, the United Way of Meriden and Wallingford is hosting their 2021-2022 Community Campaign and Award Celebration as well as a Chamber Business After Hours! To RSVP, please call 203-235-4403. We hope..." (Facebook)
  • Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "Join us in welcoming our NEW member Trucking Advertising Network LLC! Trucking Advertising Network LLC is a mobile billboard company that drives through interstate 91 and 95 with a digital billboard! This makes them different because you..." (Facebook)
  • Platt Panther Football: "Loved "https://www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/football/article/25-CIAC-football-players-to-watch-in-2021-16447666.php"" (Facebook)
  • The Salvation Army - Meriden, CT: "We will never forget those who lost their lives during the attacks on 9/11. The Salvation Army of Southern New England was there to serve, and will always be ready to serve those in need. Our prayers are with you." (Facebook)

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