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Portland, Connecticut Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Portland! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

🎃 Hosting a Halloween event in Portland? Let Patch get the word out for you. Post it to the Patch calendar.

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Earth and Art for All!
  • ShoreCon 2: ALL Comic Book Show at East Creek Landing
  • Meditate in Middletown at First Church in Middletown, UCC, Congregational

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the buffalo say when his son went off to college? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Connecticut election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Turning sunny; windy, cooler, with a high of 53 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 58, low: 36.
  • Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 64 and low of 41 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Giving out candy here in Apt A as long as the lantern’s lit outside.
    Can’t wait to see some costumes!! #TreatMap (Nextdoor Portland)
  • Markent Personnel, Inc. posted a job opening for CNC Milling Machinist 1st Shift in Portland. Apply here.
  • Affinity Executive Search posted a job opening for CMM Operator/Quality Inspector in Portland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cromwell

  • Why Central Connecticut coach says ‘arrogance' is key to winning (middletownpress.com)
  • Residents of CT town fear potential for mammoth data center. Residents are ‘dumbfounded' by size. (courant.com)
  • Career and Technical Student Organizations (ct.gov)

East Hampton

  • East Hampton & Portland Open Houses Oct. 17-18: A New Colonial, A 55+ Condo And 2 More (patch.com)
  • Catering Business Put Up For Sale In East Hampton (patch.com)

Middletown

  • Utility Pole Down Closes Lane On Washington Street In Middletown (patch.com)

Ok Portland! 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: "What did the buffalo say when his son went off to college?" — Bi son (Thank you Judy O. for sending it in!)
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