🌱 Patch AM: New Milford Gas Prices Run Well Below Connecticut, US Averages

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In today's newsletter:

• See which New Milford gas stations are under four dollars today
• Is a 30-foot "Candy" really lurking off New Milford's shore?

Also on today's calendar: American Genius - New Milford and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Dee B.!

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Milford Gas Prices Run Well Below Connecticut, US Averages (patch.com) — New Milford drivers are paying noticeably less for regular gas than the Connecticut, New England, and national averages, according to new AAA and federal data. Several local stations along Danbury Road are listed with prices under $4 per gallon, giving residents options to save at the pump even as statewide prices remain elevated over last year.
   

• The Strange Legend of 'Candy,' Candlewood Lake's Giant Monster Fish (i95rock.com) — A long-told legend says a giant fish nicknamed "Candy" lurks near Vaughn's Neck on Candlewood Lake, in the stretch between New Milford and New Fairfield. The story, dating back to the late 1970s, imagines a 20- to 30-foot creature tipping boats and terrifying swimmers. While it's likely just a spooky tale, it's become part of the lore around New Milford's shared lake.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Milford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• American Genius - New Milford →
  St John's Episcopal Church, 7 Whittlesey Ave, New Milford
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• Submissions Now Open for ASAP! Celebration of Young Photographers! →
  Online
  9:00 am
• Sinai and Civics: Class 4: Can Democracy Survive? →
  Heritage Hotel & Conference Ctr., 522 Heritage Rd, Southbury
  10:15 am
• Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? →
  8:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Women's Torah & Tea →
  Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield, CT, 06759
  11:30 am
• Sinai and Civics: Class 4: Can Democracy Survive? →
  Interlaken Inn, 74 Interlaken Rd, Salisbury
  7:15 pm
Friday August 28
• ASAP! Youth Ensemble Registration Now Open! →
  9:00 am
• A Taste of Shabbat at the Kent Farmers Market | Complimentary Candles, Fresh Challah & Good Company →
  Kent Welcome Center, 3 Railroad St, Kent
  3:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Tennis Lessons →
  Youngs Field, 6 Young's Field Rd, New Milford
  8:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Danbury Jewelry, Gem & Mineral Show →
  New Milford High School, 388 Danbury Rd, New Milford
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 16
• Queer Book Club – New Milford →
  Honeybee Books & Tea, 27 Main St, New Milford
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Mystery of Edwin Drood →
  Theatre Works New Milford, 20 Elm St EXT, New Milford
  8:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Washington

• Chick-fil-A launches fall menu, bringing chicken and waffles nationwide (fox61.com)
• Thyroid medication recalled as product can be 'superpotent,' FDA says (fox61.com)
• Connecticut Congressional Delegation, Governor Lamont and Education Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce $10 Million Grant Award to Strengthen Early Literacy Supports (house.gov)

Kent

• Selectmen say no to pre-funding pickleball courts (kentdispatch.org)
• Selectmen, Parks & Rec continue debate over power to employ (kentdispatch.org)
• Selectmen set Sept. 14 meeting to discuss food trucks, veterans memorial (kentdispatch.org)

Southbury

• New Gas Station, Convenience Store Development Proposed In Southbury (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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