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🌱 Patch AM: Orange Gas Prices Stay Below Connecticut and US Averages

Make time for 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize on the Orange Patch calendar

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Greetings Orange! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Orange gas stations beat state and national prices at the pump

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 70.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orange Gas Prices Stay Below Connecticut and US Averages (patch.com) — Orange drivers are currently paying less for regular gas than both the Connecticut and national averages, with recent reports showing about $4.01 per gallon in town. Specific stations on Prudden Lane and Boston Post Road are slightly undercutting statewide and regional prices, though costs continue to fluctuate with broader market conditions.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

West Haven

  • Connecticut absenteeism is falling. Who's still missing school? (nhregister.com)
  • Connecticut Supreme Court orders new trial for man serving 50 years in Stamford murder (ctpost.com)

Derby

  • Derby food pantry expanding to meet growing Valley need (ctpost.com)

Milford

  • Milford High Schools Among Best In CT, New Rankings Reveal (patch.com)
  • Labor Day In Milford: What's Open, What's Closed (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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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