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Coming up on the calendar:
Complimentary Presentation - Strategies to Help You Make an Impact with Your Estate at Online Event
A new Medicare Advantage option just arrived in Connecticut. at Milford Senior Center, 7 Jepson Dr, Milford, CT (only 40 seats)
10th Annual Milford Artisan Market
... and check out 10 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Obituary: Gabriel Bizzario (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
Obituary: Vera Mathews (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
Obituary: Ernest R. Marchitto, Sr. (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
Ann Close Donohue passed peacefully Tuesday October 6,2026. —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
John Rafferty Jr., age 64, of Orange, passed away on October 7, 2026 —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
Does anyone do floor buffing and polishing ? I have a store that's 10,212 sq ft. Floor has stains and scratches that have tarnished the vinyl underneath. Must be licensed. (Nextdoor Lambert Rd)
AT&T posted a job opening for Assistant Manager, Store/Kiosk ORANGE in Orange. Apply here.
Target posted a job opening for Specialty Sales (Style, Tech, Beauty, Beauty Studio) (T1955) in Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orange here.
Frosolone Honored As West Haven's 2026 Italian American Of The Year (patch.com)
Charity 5K in West Haven aims to help young women with holiday stockings, self-care (wtnh.com)
Derby
5 Things To Know In Shelton & Derby: Upcoming Meetings, City Halls Closed And More (patch.com)
Woodbridge
5 Things To Know In Bethany & Woodbridge: $118.5M Beecher School Vote, Library Gala And More (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!