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Wednesday June 3rd Patch AM

Good morning Stonington! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Rabid bat found on Anthony Road prompts warning to residents
  • How Stonington police unraveled a disturbing blackmail scheme
  • Stonington softball explodes for 26 runs to reach state quarters

Also on today's calendar: Gardens by the Sea Garden Tour and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bat Tests Positive For Rabies In North Stonington, Health Officials Say (patch.com) — Health officials are warning North Stonington residents after a bat found on Anthony Road tested positive for rabies, stressing that the virus can infect both animals and people. Locals are urged not to approach wild or stray animals, keep pets’ rabies vaccinations current, and limit unsupervised outdoor time, with contact numbers provided for Ledge Light Health District and North Stonington Animal Control.    

• Southington man posed as dead wife, former dominatrix to blackmail ex-client, police say (ncadvertiser.com) — Stonington police say they arrested a Southington man accused of impersonating his late wife to demand money from a former client and send threatening messages, including from Stonington. Investigators allege he used her phone and payment accounts over many months before his May 19 arrest, and he’s now being held on bond with a New London court date set.    

• High school roundup: Ledyard softball advances to Class M quarterfinals (theday.com) — Stonington High’s softball team crushed Hale Ray 26-3 to reach the Class S quarterfinals, highlighted by multiple home runs from Cam Ogden and Brayden Wolfradt. The regional roundup also notes Ledyard softball and several other Eastern Connecticut teams advancing or wrapping up their seasons.    


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Mystic

  • Celebrity Chef Dines At Acclaimed Mystic Restaurant (patch.com)
  • MARTAC, Mystic Powerboats to Expand ASV Production Capacity (marinelink.com)
  • Shelli Herman and Associates Tapped to Lead President and Chief Executive Officer Search at Mystic Aquarium (huntscanlon.com)

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New London

  • Moped Rider Brandished Facsimile Gun In New London, Police Say (patch.com)
  • 'Beautifully Updated' 4-BR Home Hits The Market In New London (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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