Man Stole Dog From Car, Stonington Police Say: News To Know

Hey, people of Stonington-Mystic! A man stole a dog from a car, Stonington police say. Plus, Mystic was named one of the 13 best small towns in America.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 75 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories today in Stonington-Mystic:

1. Stonington police charge man with stealing dog from car (theday.com)
2. Pollard, Colonels pound No. 1 Stonington 6-2 in boys' soccer opener (theday.com)
3. 'Celebrating the Stories of Stonington Farmlands' at the Cannon Ball Saturday (The Westerly Sun)
4. Mystic schooner gets a new sail - News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com)
5. Where you can go in New London, Windham counties for your fall food fix (Norwich Bulletin)
6. Walking in the rain in Mystic - News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com)
7. North Stonington receives new communication equipment | Connecticut News (WFSB)
8. Tie Vote Deals Surprise Setback to North Stonington Solar Project (CT Examiner)

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Stonington-Mystic Patch Notebook

• Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center: "Birdcast predicts that the next few nights are going to see a peak of bird migration, with the evening of September 10 to be "High" for us here in Stonington, Connecticut. You can help birds by turning off unneeded lights at night. Check..." (Facebook)
• Mystic Seaport Museum: "The 13 Best Small Towns In America...we're not surprised Mystic made the list! https://www.worldatlas.com/places/the-13-best-small-towns-in-america.html" (Facebook)
• Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center: "Earlier this week we released a Great Horned Owl in Ledyard, who was found the day after Hurricane Henri. This younger bird was soaking wet, hungry, and weak. After some rest, easy meals and time in our flight enclosure to regain its str..." (Facebook)
• stoningtonvineyards: "The SV crew (missing a few) enjoyed a well deserved day-off in Block Island yesterday! Thanks to our Director, @rachelfearnley and her husband Ken, for taking us on their boat for such a fun day trip. And for those curious….Josh survived..." (Instagram)
• Mystic Seaport Museum: "Akeia de Barros Gomes, the Senior Curator of Maritime Social Histories at the Museum talks us through the 5th scene change of the Grand Panorama. This next scene features Fogo, Cape Verde." (Facebook)
• North Stonington Volunteer Fire Company: "NSVFC members along with members from Weq. FD doing pumping and hose drills Sunday morning." (Facebook)
• La Grua Center: "Artist Roshane Stephenson has been busy this week installing his new exhibit, "New, Used, & Unfriendly." Come on down tomorrow, September 10, from 5-7pm and share a little wine or craft beer with us as you take in this fantasti..." (Facebook)
• Mystic Aquarium: "Is ocean conservation important to you? Learn how you can help protect more of America's coastal areas, waters and wildlife by watching and sharing this video created in partnership between Mystic Aquarium and NRDC #Protect30x30" (Facebook)
• Stonington Community Center: "Ready, Set, Make48! Last month, COMO STEAM Director Victoria Witte and her team, Magic Make, traveled to Makerspace CT in Hartford, CT for a casting call and were selected to compete in PBS's Make48, a 48-hour invention competition. Cong..." (Facebook)
• Mystic Seaport Museum: "Redeem your Panorama Passport Prizes! Starting today, Passports with 5 stamps or more can be redeemed for a free river cruise on Liberty on the day of your visit! Simply show your passport at the gate and a Visitor Service Specialist wil..." (Facebook)
• Stonington Borough, CT: "EVENT! Saturday, September 18th from 10 AM to 3 PM. Stroll Water Street where you'll meet the artists set up outside our lovely shops, grab a bite to eat, explore Stonington Borough! Free and open to the public - rain or shine! #art #art..." (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)
• Stonington Historical Society: "Place your bids without FEATHER ado! The Cannon Ball is SOLD OUT! Thanks so much to our members and friends for supporting us! No ticket? You can still bid on auction items online! Visit thecannonball.givesmart.com and take a BEAK at all..." (Facebook)
• Mystic & Noank Library: "Children First Groton Collaborative is looking for an Outreach Coordinator. This position is for about 10 hours a month and contracted for one year. Email grotonchildrenfirst@gmail.com for more information!" (Facebook)
• Mystic & Noank Library: "Join us tonight at 6 PM for 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's: Early Detection Matters. Attend this workshop training to learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's disease. We'll separate myth from reality and address commonly-held fears ab..." (Facebook)
• Mystic & Noank Library: "Join us tomorrow morning for Family Yoga on the Library lawn! Register here: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MYSTICNOANK&curID=530698&CFID=24846420&CFTOKEN=8b40137148b964ec-EB356ACA-D4AE-528A-53500E45910F9B3D" (Facebook)

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