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Hello New Milford! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can New Milford field hockey turn last year's heartbreak into a title?

Also on today's calendar: American Genius - New Milford and 8 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 CIAC field hockey predictions: Picking state champions before the season begins (ctpost.com) — New Milford field hockey is pegged as a key contender in this year's CIAC Class M race after finishing runner-up to Branford in 2025. A preview of statewide competition highlights New Milford, led by standout Cienna McNamara, among several programs expected to make deep tournament runs when championships return to Wethersfield in November.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have been using Roxbury animal hospital for almost decade now.
    They are a fantastic business with amazing vets and vet techs. They've been through all the ups and downs with my slew of animals. Even helping me… (Nextdoor Long Mountain)
  • Anyone missing a dog.
    I just saw a Dalmatian type dog running on Wellsville Ave on the sidewalk heading towards Railroad st (Nextdoor New Milford)
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🗞 Nearby News

Washington

  • Dyson unveils $499 toothbrush with built-in camera, AI and water flosser (fox61.com)
  • PlayStation launches live, free TV on PS5 for US users (fox61.com)
  • Federal Trade Commission and 22 states sue Amazon over inflated advertising prices (nbcconnecticut.com)

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  • Middlebury Conservation Commission Approves Southford Road Industrial Project (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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