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🌱 Which Mystic-area fall outings made Connecticut’s statewide bucket list?

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Morning Mystic! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Mystic-area fall outings made Connecticut's statewide bucket list?
  • Mystic Aquarium earns prestigious AZA accreditation after rigorous review

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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Some sun, nice and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Your CT fall bucket list: 19 things to do, from leaf peeping to apple picking to state park hikes (ctpublic.org) — Mystic residents get several shout-outs in this statewide fall guide, including B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill and the Mystic Seaport Museum's October ghost lantern tours. You'll also find nearby options like Bluff Point in Groton and Essex river cruises, plus dozens of other drivable foliage, farm, and family attractions to help you plan autumn weekends close to home and around Connecticut.
   

• Rolling Hills Zoo Earns Accreditation (ksal.com) — Mystic residents can take pride that Mystic Aquarium, listed as Mystic, Conn., is among 30 facilities earning accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums after a rigorous review. The decision confirms the aquarium meets high standards for animal care, education, conservation, and guest experience alongside major zoos across North America and abroad.
   

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