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Portland, Connecticut Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Portland! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post 7666 at Martin-Bishop Field
  • MSUA H&I at First Congregational Church
  • Rich Badowski Band at Portland Care & Rehab

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

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A morning shower or two, with a high of 75 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 43.
  • Saturday: Scintillating sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Fall Into Fitness at the Y for just $1 a day!
    October is here, and we’re celebrating with a special offer for new members AND some extra fun for our current Y community!... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Dishwasher - Cromwell Chili's in Cromwell. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Cosmetics Cashier in Cromwell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cromwell

  • Boys soccer top performances, games to watch for Oct. 6 (middletownpress.com)
  • Police Seek To ID Owners In Dog Bite Incident In Cromwell (patch.com)

East Hampton

  • Gas Prices In East Hampton And Portland: How Local Pumps Compare To CT, U.S. (patch.com)
  • Driver arrested on multiple charges in East Hampton (newportdispatch.com)

Middletown

  • Where Middletown Residents Can Get Pumpkins This Fall In Middlesex County (patch.com)
  • Missing Dog Robyn Rescued In Middletown After 11-Day Search (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 is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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