🌱 Patch AM: 'Rare, Show-Stopping 70s Contemporary' For Sale In Stonington

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In today's newsletter:

• Step inside Stonington’s groovy 70s contemporary on Linda Avenue
• Which former Stonington star just hit a career-best college season?

Also on today's calendar: Thirsty Thursdays at Deans Mill Farm w. James Harris and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Whatz the difference between Dubai...and Abu Dhabi? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; warmer, with a high of 87 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 62, low: 47.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 50 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 'Rare, Show-Stopping 70s Contemporary' For Sale In Stonington (patch.com) — House hunters in Stonington may be intrigued by a distinctive 1970s contemporary home on Linda Avenue, listed for $829,900. Set on nearly two wooded acres with dramatic stone outcroppings, it offers four bedrooms, 2,604 square feet, and a preserved retro interior with a bright, atomic feel.    

• Local college notes: Kenney's fabulous freshman softball season continues with trip to Super Regionals (theday.com) — A Stonington-connected standout, senior Carli LoPresto, capped her Eastern Connecticut softball season with a career-best .333 batting average, earning a mention in this regional college roundup. The piece also tracks several other Eastern Connecticut athletes excelling in softball, lacrosse, track and water polo across New England and beyond.    

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📸 Around Stonington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stonington

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday May 21

• Thirsty Thursdays at Deans Mill Farm w. James Harris →
  1189 Pequot Trail, Stonington
  5:30 pm

Sunday May 24

• Sunday Jams at Deans Mill Farm w. Luke *no mike* →
  1189 Pequot Trail, Stonington
  2:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday May 20

• Rory's Crochet Challenge
  Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington
  5:00 pm

Thursday May 21

• Lunch & Learn - The Politics of Treason: The Descent of Benedict Arnold →
  Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St, Stonington
  12:00 pm
• WORKSHOP: Microgreens 101 with Kain Bonneau →
  Stonington Free Library, 20 High St, Stonington
  5:00 pm
• Waterford Varsity Softball @ Stonington →
  Stonington High School, 176 S Broad St, Pawcatuck
  5:00 pm

Friday May 22

• Lasting Legacy: a Remembrance Project →
  Stonington Free Library, 20 High St, Stonington
  11:00 am

Sunday May 24

• Holy Family Watercolor Painting Class →
  St. Edmund's Retreat Center, 1 Enders Island, Mystic, CT 06355
  4:30 pm

Wednesday May 27

• Cook the Book at United Theatre →
  United Theatre, 5 Canal St, Westerly
  6:00 pm

Thursday May 28

• Games & Brews at Beer'd →
  Beer'd Brewing Co. - The Mill, 22 Bayview Ave, Stonington
  5:00 pm
• Thirsty Thursdays at Deans Mill Farm w. T.Ray →
  1189 Pequot Trail, Stonington
  5:30 pm
• Lunch & Learn: The History of Local Indigenous Agriculture →
  Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St, Stonington
  11:00 pm

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📣 Stonington Shout Outs!

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Stonington PatchAM possible:

• Deans Mill Farm — (860) 245-5487
  Rustic-chic private farm venue in scenic Stonington, CT
• Visit Mystic Info — (860) 984-6762
  Bring the Charm of Mystic Home! Unique CT Gifts & Decor!
• Werrlein Companies — (860) 785-0125
  Coming to the Mystic Area January 2026
• Masonicare — (203) 679-5900
  Connecticut’s only nonprofit, fully integrated senior care
• California Closets — (203) 924-8444
  Custom Storage Solutions for the Whole Home

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Rittenhouse Hotel posted a job opening for Room Attendant - Housekeeper in Old Mystic. Apply here.
• Sun Communities posted a job opening for Guest Services Coordinator in Old Mystic. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stonington here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Mystic

• Woman, 103, Who Works Out Regularly and Is an Online Gamer, Shares Her 5 Simple Longevity Tips (today.com)
• Former Mystic-based doughnut shop Young Buns to return as summer pop-up (ctpost.com)
• Technical Discussion: Record heat & a storm threat prompt First Alert Weather Days (wfsb.com)

Groton

• Memorial Day Events Near Groton Celebrate America's 250th (patch.com)

New London

• Memorial Day Events In New London Celebrate America’s 250th (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In Dubai, the people don't watch the 'Flintstone's'. But people in Abu Dhabi Do! (Thank you Jerri E. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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