🌱 Why three Portland smoke shops were suddenly shut down today
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In today's newsletter:
- Why three Portland smoke shops were suddenly shut down today
Also on today's calendar: Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords "Tribute to America" and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: 4. What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cool, temps: high: 56, low: 42.
- Sunday: Breezy, with a high of 59 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Portland smoke shop raids result in arrest, closures (wfsb.com) — Police and state agents shut down three Portland tobacco shops today after surprise inspections found alleged violations of state tobacco and labor laws. One employee was arrested and more than 35 pounds of cannabis and other controlled products were seized, following numerous local complaints about suspected illegal sales. 
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Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords "Tribute to America" →
Portland Senior High School, 95 High St, Portland
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Revolutionary Day →
Welles-Shipman-Ward House, 972 Main St, Glastonbury
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Cinco De Mayo at The 1851! →
The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
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Other local events
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Todd Allen Herendeen →
Portland Senior High School, 95 High St, Portland
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Mother's Day at The 1851 →
The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
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Blood Pressure Screening - Portland Senior Center →
Portland Senior Center, 7 Waverly Ave, Portland
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Health Education - Portland Senior Center →
Portland Senior Center, 7 Waverly Ave, Portland
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Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company presents the world premiere of Mel Chomsky's History of →
Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater, 128 Washington St, Middletown
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Herbal Vinegars: Add Some Zest to Your Food →
Fire Ring Farm LLC, 247 Middle Haddam Rd, Portland
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Connecting With Spirit: Messages of Love & Hope →
Solomon Welles House, 220 Hartford Ave, Wethersfield
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Death over Drafts Portland, CT →
Concentric Brewing Company, 91 Main St, Portland
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Middlesex Fashion Week Chasing Dreams →
Elks Lodge 771, 44 Maynard St, Middletown
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Comedy Night at River →
River: A Waterfront Restaurant and Bar, 100 Great Meadow Rd, Wethersfield
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Live Music at Seaview Bistro at Water's Edge Resort & Spa
Water's Edge Resort & Spa At Seaview Bistro, 1525 Boston Post Road, Westbrook
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Mommy & Me Glow + Create →
LA Page Makeup, 387 S Main St Unit 1, Middletown
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Saturday May 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is an emergency vehicle on Main St reported...
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🗞 Nearby News
Cromwell
- Amid Housing Concerns, New CT Fire and Building Code Doused by Lawmakers (firehouse.com)
Middletown
- 4-Year-Old Daughter Of Middletown, Portland Firefighters Hospitalized, Community Rallies (dailyvoice.com)
Glastonbury
- Glastonbury Nets Nearly $16K In Latest State Nip Bottle Surcharge Program Payout (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter R (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)
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