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Wednesday May 27th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking of vending at Orange’s big June Artisan Fest?
  • What actually happened in that viral Orange center-lane dashcam clip?
  • How worried should Orange shoppers be about license plate cameras?

Also on today's calendar: Rock the Dock for Mental Health and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How far can a fast dog run into the woods? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: High clouds and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
  • Friday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Register For The Orange Artisan Fest & Business Expo in June (orangectlive.com) — Orange’s 6th Annual Artisan Fest & Business Expo is set for Thursday, June 18 at the Orange Fairgrounds on Orange Center Road, with vendors, food trucks, and live music. Local businesses and artisans can register now, bring their own pop-up tents, and benefit from lower vendor fees thanks to cost-saving changes.    

• Orange, Conn: 'Where Are the Lanes?' Elderly Driver Crosses Into Opposing Traffic, Drives Down Center Turn Lane at Prindle Hill Onto Indian River (tiremeetsroad.com) — A recent dashcam video from Prindle Hill Road and Indian River Road in Orange shows an elderly driver mistakenly entering oncoming traffic, then continuing along the center turn lane. The piece breaks down what happened and explains how Connecticut traffic laws treat improper use of center lanes in Orange.    

• Connecticut lawmakers concerned over license plate readers at Lowe's, Home Depot (wtnh.com) — An Orange resident is among those questioning new automated license plate readers at Lowe’s and Home Depot stores in Connecticut, worried about how their data is collected and shared. Democratic lawmakers are pressing the chains for details, while a Republican senator argues the technology helps fight theft that raises prices statewide. The debate could affect how local shoppers are monitored in big-box parking lots.    


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  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Haven

  • CT boys basketball coach Jim Economopoulos takes over job at his alma mater, Lyman Hall (nhregister.com)
  • Part of southbound Route 7 connector closed in Norwalk, officials say (nhregister.com)
  • New Haven man admits role in fentanyl trafficking operation (fox61.com)

Derby

  • Power mostly restored in Connecticut on rainy Sunday night, officials say (darientimes.com)

Milford

  • Fire Damages Home Under Construction In Milford (patch.com)

Ok Orange! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Halfway. After that, the dog is running *out of* the woods. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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