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Thursday May 21st Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Police say BB gun shot damaged passing car in Sandy Hook
  • Memorial Day ceremony returns to Main Street with music and luminaries
  • How drones, K-9s, and neighbors helped Newtown police track a suspect

Also on today's calendar: Step Into a Fairytale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cooler; a little morning rain, with a high of 61 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 67, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 55 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Newtown Man Accused Of Shooting Passing Car With BB Gun: Police (patch.com) — Newtown residents may want to know that police say an 82-year-old local man is accused of firing a BB gun at a passing vehicle in Sandy Hook, damaging the car. Officers responded to Waterview Drive Monday evening, arrested the man on multiple charges, and released him on a non-surety bond ahead of a June 3 court date in Danbury.    

2. Newtown's Memorial Day Observance Returns This Weekend: What To Know (patch.com) — Newtown’s American Legion Post 202 is bringing back its annual Memorial Day observance this Saturday evening at Main Street, with a Newtown High School student playing “Taps” and local officials offering remarks. Residents can attend for free, pick up poppies, and purchase luminaries benefiting Legion programs, with Edmond Town Hall as the backup location in case of bad weather.    

3. Suspected peeping Tom arrested in Newtown after extensive search using police drones, K-9s (courant.com) — Newtown police and multiple regional agencies used drones and K-9 units to track down a man suspected of looking into home windows near Jeremiah Road, arresting him Tuesday morning. Residents’ tips, the Emergency Communications Center, and Volunteer Ambulance Corps all played key roles. Police say the suspect’s identity and charges will be released later.    

4. Snapshot: Nicole Kullgren (newtownbee.com) — Longtime Newtown resident Nicole Kullgren, an administrative assistant in the Newtown High School Counseling Office, shares her deep affection for the town she’s called home since middle school. As current president of the Newtown Labor Day Parade, she’s heavily involved in community life, balancing family, sports, and local service while celebrating what makes Newtown feel special to her.    

5. ‘Semolina Pilchard' Screening To Feature Local Screenwriter Daina Smith (newtownbee.com) — Newtown film fans can catch a special screening of the British crime-comedy Semolina Pilchard this July in Ridgefield, featuring a Q&A with Newtown-based co-writer and co-producer Daina Ann Smith. The event spotlights her deep Newtown roots and family ties while giving locals a chance to engage directly with the filmmakers.    


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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Nevermind, it has no point. (Thank you Kristi B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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