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  • How much cheaper is gas in Newtown than the state average?

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 45.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Here Are The Cheapest, Most Expensive Places To Get Gas In Newtown (patch.com) — Gas prices at Newtown stations are running a bit cheaper than the Connecticut average this week, giving local drivers a small break at the pump. Current reports from four town stations show regular gas averaging $4.41 per gallon, a few cents below the statewide price but still higher than both the New England regional and national averages.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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