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• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Southbury This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Southbury families looking for fall fun can head to nearby farms in Woodbury and Warren for pumpkin picking, hayrides, and corn mazes, all within an easy drive. The piece also walks readers through choosing the right pumpkin and offers clear, practical steps for carving a standout jack-o'-lantern to display at home.
• At least 7 people have been arrested in Connecticut for killing bears since 2012 (nhregister.com) — Connecticut's growing black bear population has led to several arrests, including a Southbury incident where a man shot a bear in his mother-in-law's yard and later received a diversionary court program. The article explains when state law allows killing a bear, recent legal cases, and the ongoing debate over creating a bear hunting season.
• Students get free breakfasts (bee-news.com) — Region 15 students in Southbury and Middlebury can now get free breakfasts at school thanks to a new statewide program for all Connecticut public schoolchildren. Participation has already climbed from about 10 to 19 percent of students, and local officials say the meals complement broader efforts to support student health and achievement.
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