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In today's newsletter:
Can North Branford's high-scoring offense stay perfect Friday night?
Also on today's calendar: Eight to the Bar plays a Public Dance at the Owenego Inn and Beach Club in Branford and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Week 5 high school football: Cheshire-Hand face off in battle of state finalists (courant.com) — Undefeated North Branford hosts Rockville Friday at 6:30 p.m. in a key Pequot high school football matchup, giving local fans a big home game to circle. The Thunderbirds are averaging 49 points behind a powerful rushing duo, while the article also spotlights several other notable Connecticut Week 5 games.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Obituary: Joan LaBanca Schuckie (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
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Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in North Branford. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
North Haven
Goodwill Industries buys property, warehouse on 20 Guilford acres for $10.7 million (nhregister.com)
Amazon says Connecticut drone plan will wait for hearings, but public comments stay open (thecooldown.com)
The 2026 Connecticut high school girls soccer midseason report: Top teams, players and surprises (nhregister.com)
Guilford
Branford Open Houses Oct. 10-11: A Pine Orchard Cape With Beach Access, A Cherry Street Colonial And More (patch.com)
Committed To Early Childhood Ed For More Than A Decade, Catherine Bencivengo Named BELC Executive Director (patch.com)
Wallingford
Wallingford Schools Awarded State Grant Aimed At Boosting Student Attendance (patch.com)
Fire Displaces Resident In Wallingford (patch.com)
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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!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!