🌱 Patch AM: How Norwich marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 this year

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In today's newsletter:

• How Norwich marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 this year
• What Killingly's rough opener means for Norwich-area football this season

Also on today's calendar: America's 250th Birthday Walktober Celebration and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Humid with rain, some heavy, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 46.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CT towns and cities hold 9/11 ceremonies marking 25th year since attacks (nbcconnecticut.com) — Norwich has officially designated September 11 as 9/11 Remembrance Day, marked this year with a local ceremony featuring music and reflection on the attacks' 25th anniversary. The story also highlights similar tributes in several other Connecticut communities, underscoring how residents statewide continue to honor first responders and victims a quarter-century later.
   

• Killingly upended by Sheehan in football season opener (norwichbulletin.com) — Killingly's football team struggled in its season opener, falling 40–6 to defending Class S champion Sheehan after turnovers, penalties, and missed tackles. For Norwich-area fans, the coverage also points to a separate list of local players to watch this season, offering context on who could stand out across the region.
   

📸 Around Norwich

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norwich

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 14
• Girl Scouts Meeting →
  First Congregational Church of Norwich, 81 E. Town Street, Norwich
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Board of Public Utilities' Commissioners - Economic Development →
  Norwich, CT Calendar, 16 S. Golden Street, Norwich
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• NFAvs. Woodstock, Waterford, Stonington →
  Norwich CT
Wednesday September 16
• Stained Glass Rainbow Honey Comb with Lampwork Bee at Path 2 Self Wellness →
  Path 2 Self, 50 Pleasant Street, Norwich
• Sarah J. Maas Books Trivia Night →
  Strange Brew Pub, 86 Water Street, Norwich
• Southeastern CT Council of Governments-Full Council →
  SECOG, 5 Connecticut Avenue, Norwich
  8:30 am
• Outreach and Engagement drop-in hours at the Otis Library →
  Otis Library, 261 Main St, Norwich
  1:00 pm
• Grasso Tech at Norwich RVT →
  Norwich RVT, 7 Mahan Drive, Norwich
  3:45 pm
Saturday September 26
• America's 250th Birthday Walktober Celebration →
  232 W Town St, Norwich
  10:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Annual BBQ and Concert →
  Franco-American Civic & Social, 116 Club Rd, Windham
  12:00 pm
Friday October 2
• The Slaters & Norwich's Industrial Revolution →
  Hotel Callista, 352 Main St, Norwich
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Trolley Tour of the Historic Village of Greeneville →
  Trolley Pick-up 352 Main St, Norwich, CT, 06360
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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