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Hey there, Norwich! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Norwich man among trio charged after Plainfield gas station theft, crash.

Also on today's calendar: The Slaters & Norwich's Industrial Revolution and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 75 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trio stole from gas station, then crashed into Plainfield home while fleeing, police say (ctinsider.com) — A Norwich man is among three people arrested after a reported theft at a Norwich Road gas station in Plainfield ended with their vehicle crashing into a home, police said. Schools in Plainfield briefly went into secure mode during the search for a fourth suspect, while the three arrested now face a range of larceny, driving, and interference charges in Windham court.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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