Beware Of Minks + Referendum Absentee Ballots Available

Good morning, neighbors! Today, are minks a menace in Stonington? Plus, a referendum update and a few news items out of Stonington Borough.

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain until evening. High: 73 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories today in Stonington-Mystic:

1. The Day - Stonington police warn public: Beware of minks - News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com)
2. Absentee ballots available for Oct. 5 referendum in Stonington (theday.com)
3. Stonington Borough to unveil public bathroom plans next month (theday.com)
4. Stonington Borough waiting to see what town does on marijuana sales (theday.com)
5. Girls cross country: Neale leads Stonington finishers at quad meet (The Westerly Sun)
6. Tradition, community, and grinders: Tia's Pasta Fresca & Piadina in Mystic (Norwich Bulletin)
7. Emmye Vernet set to celebrate 'Tides' at the Knickerbocker (The Independent)
8. Who's looking for a mermaid in Stonington? These guys (theday.com)
9. A new coat of paint for Stonington dog ornaments (theday.com)

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Today in Stonington-Mystic:

• Nature Days - Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (9:00 AM)
• Thoughtful Thursday - DPNC Nature Illustration Class with Rob Reas (5:00 PM)
• Film Discussion Group - Mystic and Noank Library (6:00 PM)
• Climate Change Task Force Meeting (7:00 PM)

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Stonington-Mystic Patch Notebook

• Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center: "Tune in to learn more about insects commonly found in Connecticut during the fall. September is the best month to search for our 6 legged friends, from butterflies to grasshoppers." (Facebook)
• stoningtonvineyards: "This month, we are honoring Jenna who joined our vineyard family coming from a small town in Idaho! Ask her, and she can tell you all about the interesting laws there. She might be from a small town but she has a BIG personality! Jenna ..." (Instagram)
• Mystic Seaport Museum: "New Exhibit Opens Saturday! Sea as Muse, explores the ways that the sea provided inspiration for decorative arts in the late 19th & early 20th centuries. Explore objects from the vast collections of the Museum! Learn more, http://ow.ly/n..." (Facebook)
• Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center: "#WildflowerWednesday Today's spotlight is a unique flower, White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra). Look for it in wet areas around the Nature Center. This fall blooming perennial gets its common name from the blossoms that resemble the shape ..." (Facebook)
• Stonington Community Center: "Check these potatoes and onions out! Grown in our children's garden, nurtured and harvested by our COMO Kids! 🥔 🧅 @stoningtongardenclub #COMOkids #comochildrensgarden #COMOeducation #CampCOMO #COMOpreschool #naeycaccredited #growwhat..." (Instagram)
• Stonington Historical Society: "Join us for our new Members Event, taking place the third Friday of the month at the Woolworth Library: From the Vault. This month we will be exploring the wacky and wonderful history of medicine in Stonington. Thumb through Dr. George S..." (Facebook)
• Mystic River Historical Society: "Have you seen our most recent issue of The Portersville Press? It includes upcoming events, a schedule of upcoming speakers, and Part 1 of our Mystic Drawbridge Centennial series! Click the link to see the full issue https://mcuserconten..." (Facebook)
• Mystic Seaport Museum: "Last night's America and the Sea Award Gala was a huge success! There's still time to be part of the fun! The silent auction continues until 9:00pm TONIGHT! Place your bids now or donate online at https://MSMGALA21.givesmart.com." (Facebook)
• Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center: "Tune in this morning at 10 am as we come to you live from the Nature Center to share about insects commonly found in Connecticut. September is the best month to search for our 6 legged insect friends, from butterflies to grasshoppers. Ph..." (Facebook)
• Mystic & Noank Library: "Tea for Two grab & go now available for you to pick up!" (Facebook)
• Mystic Museum of Art: "Permanent collection is away for the rest of the year! We've already said goodbye to most of the beautiful works of art we were fortunate enough to borrow for The Founders: Reclaiming Mystic's Artistic Roots. Another thank you to our exh..." (Facebook)
• Mystic Museum of Art: "As we remain closed to the public for the next few weeks while installing our upcoming Fall exhibitions, we look back with gratitude to all the images you shared with us of your visits to The Founders: Reclaiming Mystic's Artistic Roots!..." (Facebook)
• Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information & Welcome Center: "CANCELLED! After a successful and busy summer, we have decided to cancel the September 18th Floatchella. This event is annual and we look forward to seeing you on the water for the 2022 Floatchella. We hope you enjoyed all of our events ..." (Facebook)
• The Stonington Free Library: "Charter Oak is matching all qualified* charitable donations YOU make between Tuesday, August 21, 2021 and Wednesday, November 24, 2021 to The Stonington Free Library. We hope this matching program will inspire you to donate to STONINGTON..." (Facebook)

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— Anna Bybee-Schier

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