Ida Brings Flooding To Stonington: News To Know

Hey, neighbors! Today, get an update on flooding across the area, read a few opinion pieces about various happenings in Mystic and more.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 73 Low: 57.

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Here are the top stories today in Stonington-Mystic:

1. Tentacles of Ida cause widespread flooding in region; Richmond Elementary closed (The Westerly Sun)
2. Opinion: Mystic Aquarium president defends whale research in wake of beluga death (CT Post)
3. James R. Benn on his new novel "Road of Bones" (theday.com)
4. Mystic development is out of control - News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com)
5. Leamon sworn in as probate judge for the Southeastern Connecticut Regional Probate Court (theday.com)
6. Massachusetts man sentenced to prison in deadly North Stonington hit-and-run (theday.com)
7. LEARN magnet, Ledyard and North Stonington schools participate in free meal program (theday.com)

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Today in Stonington-Mystic:

• Family Yoga - Mystic and Noank Library (10:30 AM)
• Meet Your Teacher (Virtual Event) - S. B. Butler School (2:00 PM)

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Stonington-Mystic Patch Notebook

• Mystic Aquarium: "Sometimes life is just a rollercoaster.." (Facebook)
• Old Mystic Fire Department (Official): "Our brothers in Blue and their families are in our thoughts and prayers this evening as a State of CT Police Sergeant lost his life in the line of duty earlier today." (Facebook)
• Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center: "We are grateful to Dr. John West of Seaport Dermatology for sponsoring the American Association of Dermatology's grant for Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center's new shade structure, to help provide important sun protection for the children..." (Facebook)
• Mystic Seaport Museum: "Weekend Lecture celebrating The Grand Panorama! Sailing Around the World, Sunday, starting at 11 a.m. During this free Zoom talk, we will hear from five sailors who have circumnavigated the globe: John Hochradel, Guy and Nina Jones, and ..." (Facebook)
• stoningtonvineyards: "Our annual Harvest Festival is only a few weeks away! Come join us on September 18th & 19th from 11-6 daily and enjoy live bands, delicious food trucks, local artisans, dancing, and more! Tickets include a glass of wine and a..." (Instagram)
• Stonington Community Center: "Ready for Open House and to meet our 2021-22 preschoolers today! #soexcited #COMOpreschool #naeycaccredited #earlychildhoodeducation #COMOeducation #bestteachersever #COMOunity" (Instagram)
• Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center: "Are you looking for before school and after school care your child, ages 5 to 12? The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center and Precious Memories Place have partnered to create a unique school aged child care program, where nature is our pla..." (Facebook)
• Stonington Community Center: "Exciting updates happening in the gym this week #COMOAthletics" (Instagram)
• Dog Watch Cafe: "Another beautiful Dog Watch sunset credit: one of our amazing customers! #dogwatchsunsets #dogpounddays #stoningtonct" (Instagram)
• Mystic Seaport Museum: "Saturday Lecture during our Panorama Festival, Marine Life of The Grand Panorama! Join us in the Masin Room as Robert Rocha, Associate Curator of Science and Research at the New Bedford Whaling Museum discusses the many examples of marin..." (Facebook)
• Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information & Welcome Center: "So Good To See You In Mystic! Attended by a member of the Library's staff, the Mystic & Noank Library presents CT's first 'Book Bike' offering free books for children and adults, information on library services and upcoming events. The G..." (Facebook)
• Mystic & Noank Library: "Thank you to Bruce Flax, Morgan Yandow and Solveig Persson of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information & Welcome Center for stopping by the Library to drop off their wonderful book bike donation!" (Facebook)
• Stonington Community Center: "Ready for Open House and to meet our 2021-22 preschoolers today! #soexcited #COMOpreschool #naeycaccredited #earlychildhoodeducation #COMOeducation #bestteachersever #COMOunity" (Facebook)
• Mystic & Noank Library: "Join us tonight at 6 PM for an outdoor concert with the US Coast Guard Clarinet Quartet! The group exhibits many musical styles including light classical and jazz transcriptions and will present a program entitled "Sounds of America" whi..." (Facebook)
• Mystic & Noank Library: "We have extended our Saturday hours from 10 AM - 4 PM. Stop on by this weekend!" (Facebook)
• Mystic & Noank Library: "Join us tomorrow morning (and every Friday morning in September) for Family Yoga on the Library Lawn! This is a joyful way for children to explore movement and develop physical skills, learn yoga poses through active imagination, and cre..." (Facebook)
• Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information & Welcome Center: "So Good To See You In Mystic! The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce and Groton Utilities is excited to present the 1st Annual Groton City Brew Run on September 12th at Eastern Point Beach in Groton. Prizes will be given to the top runne..." (Facebook)
• Mystic & Noank Library: "As we attempt to understand the significance of the events occurring in real-time in Afghanistan, Kanopy has curated a list of films on Kanopy.com to offer insight into this conflict and its lasting impact on the people involved. #filmst..." (Facebook)

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