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Good day Oxford! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Oxford strongman's recovery story moves crowd at overdose awareness vigil
  • How an Oxford High alum's journey led to a UConn commitment

Also on today's calendar: Sidewalk Sale - September 18th-20th and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; not as warm, temps: high: 68, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Cool with rain, some heavy, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Walden honors overdose victims during sixth annual candlelight vigil (timeshudsonvalley.com) — An Oxford arm wrestler in long-term recovery shared his powerful sobriety story at a candlelight vigil in Walden honoring overdose victims and survivors. His remarks about rebuilding life through sports and new challenges added a strong local connection for Oxford residents, while organizers read nearly 400 names and offered resources for families affected by addiction.
   

• Two Connecticut baseball players, friends since kindergarten, commit to UConn (ctpost.com) — A standout UConn baseball commit who spent his first two high school years at Oxford credits Oxford's coaches and program with shaping his success on the field. Local readers will recognize Oxford High's role in developing his hitting, pitching, and confidence before he transferred to Shelton, as he and a longtime friend from North Haven prepare to continue their careers together in college.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Naugatuck

  • Naugatuck Zoning Commission To Hold Public Hearing During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda (patch.com)
  • Connecticut high school girls volleyball top performances, games to watch (Sept. 16) (ctpost.com)

Southbury

  • New Bookstore Opening Soon In Southbury: What To Know (patch.com)

Ok Oxford! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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