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🌱 Discover Revolutionary War remnants on Redding’s own historic hiking loop

Redding, Connecticut Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey there, Redding! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Discover Revolutionary War remnants on Redding’s own historic hiking loop

Also on today's calendar: Estate Sale - Weston and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 62.
  • Sunday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hiking Connecticut's Revolutionary past: 7 historic trails (nhregister.com) — History-minded hikers in Redding can explore Putnam Memorial State Park’s one-mile loop, tracing the 1778–79 winter encampment known as “Connecticut’s Valley Forge” at 499 Black Rock Turnpike. The guide also spotlights six other Revolutionary-era trails around Connecticut, from Bolton to New Haven, for day trips beyond town.
   

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  • Easton, Redding & Region 9 Public School Districts posted a job opening for Substitute Custodians in Redding. Apply here.
  • NANA Regional Corporation posted a job opening for Local Hotel Dishwasher, Qavartarvik Customer Lodge ($16.73 - $25.10/HR & Benefits - Bethel, AK) in Bethel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redding here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bethel

  • Review: Ofgang gives the scoop on his favorite ice creams spots for summer 2026 (ctpost.com)
  • Two wounded in New London shooting near Broad Street, police say (newstimes.com)
  • Danbury man accused in DraftKings scheme granted diversionary program (newstimes.com)

Ridgefield

  • Ridgefield Police Say No Explosives Found After East Ridge Middle School Threat (patch.com)

Danbury

  • Fast-Strengthening El Niño Could Affect Weather In Fairfield County (patch.com)
  • Danbury Approves 20% Pay Raise For Mayor, Increases For Other Officials (patch.com)

Ok Redding! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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