Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 43 degrees.
Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 49.
Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Shelton Frontman Of Popular Cover Band Shares Update On Cancer Diagnosis (patch.com) — Shelton native and longtime cover-band frontman Darik Pearson shared a deeply personal update that his stage 4 prostate cancer has progressed, moving him into hospice care after treatment options ended. In an emotional Instagram post, he thanked his family, Yale medical staff, and supporters for their love, saying he feels profound gratitude and peace after years of performing across Connecticut and New England.
• Fazio Vows 10% Cut In Healthcare Costs (ctnewsjunkie.com) — A campaign stop at a Shelton electronics manufacturer put your town at the center of the governor's race debate over healthcare costs. Republican candidate Ryan Fazio outlined a plan he says would cut many residents' healthcare expenses by over 10% through more competition and less regulation, while Democrats criticized his past positions on the Affordable Care Act and state healthcare protections.
2026 Connecticut high school girls soccer coaches polls: Week 4 (trumbulltimes.com)
Monroe
23 Monroe Restaurants Taking Part In Restaurant Week: See The List (patch.com)
Stratford
Stratford Schools Awarded State Grant Aimed At Boosting Student Attendance (patch.com)
Great Pumpkin Festival Details Announced In Stratford (patch.com)
Ok Shelton! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!