Miss America Contestants Are Coming To Mystic: News To Know

Happy Thursday, Stonington-Mystic! Today, all 51 Miss America contestants will be in Mystic on Monday, children get free admission to Mystic Seaport this weekend and more.

First, today's weather:

Heavy rain and windy in the morning. High: 74 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories today in Stonington-Mystic:

1. Mystic Seaport offers "End of Summer" free admission to Connecticut children this weekend (CT Examiner)
2. Parade featuring Miss America contestants comes to Mystic (theday.com)
3. Mystic Aquarium requests to resume research; whale improving (Turn to 10)
4. Conveniently Located Colonial For Sale In Stonington (Stonington-Mystic Patch)
5. Bring Mystic Oral School project 'divorce' to a quick end (theday.com)
6. Picks of the Week | Entertainment (The Westerly Sun)
7. 1-to-1 technology program provides North Stonington students with the tools to succeed (The Westerly Sun)

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Today in Stonington-Mystic:

• Outdoor Concert: US Coast Guard Clarinet Quartet (6:00 PM)
• Shellfish Comm. Meeting - Town of Stonington (6:30 PM)
• Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Comm. Meeting (7:00 PM)
• Mystic Harbor Mgmt. Comm. Meeting (7:00 PM)

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Stonington-Mystic Patch Notebook

• Mystic Aquarium: "Do you ever feel like sometimes other people just don't understand you? Well, clownfish communicate by making popping and clicking noises at each other. Maybe you should give that a try!" (Facebook)
• Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center: "To brighten this rainy day, our #WildFlowerWednesday spotlight is on Goldenrod, a great late summer source of nectar for pollinators! Connecticut is home to over 20 native species of goldenrod! Despite popular belief, this flower is not ..." (Facebook)
• stoningtonvineyards: "Celebrate this year's Labor Day weekend with some wine & good friends at the vineyard!Curb your Appetite food truck will be on site Sunday! Our Labor Day Weekend Hours: Saturday 11am-7pm Sunday 11am-5pm Monday 11am-5pm Cheers!" (Instagram)
• Mystic Seaport Museum: "The rain didn't stop the shipwrights from their work on the Morgan today. Looks more like a beach day with those umbrellas. ⛱ #beachday #charleswmorgan #rainyday #mystic #mysticseaportmuseum #mysticseaport #woodenboats" (Facebook)
• Mystic Seaport Museum: "The America and the Sea Award Gala silent auction is open for bidding! Place your bid on an incredible lineup of boating experiences, maritime fine art, jewelry, and home goods, and items unique to Mystic Seaport Museum. Don't miss out o..." (Facebook)
• Stonington Community Center: "Ready to have a ball? Tickets are on sale now for the upcoming Paddle Ball fundraiser - a casual tented evening at the COMO paddle courts where you can watch a pro exhibition match followed by food, drinks, and an awesome live auction! L..." (Instagram)
• Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information & Welcome Center: "A huge congratulations to J&R Seafood Market on their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony last night! If you haven't stop in yet, be sure to do so! Offering premade and frozen dinners, live and steamed lobsters, and locally caught ..." (Facebook)
• Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information & Welcome Center: "All are invited to join the Mystic Fire Department members along with other emergency services members as we pay respect to the first responders that lost their lives during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. This ceremony has been..." (Facebook)
• Stonington COMO Thrift Shop: "Who's looking for a good book to read on this rainy Wednesday! Stop by #comothrift on your lunch break to peruse our book shelves. We have lots! #books #rainydayreading #greatselection #thriftstorefinds #giftsforfriends #bargainbooks ..." (Instagram)
• Mystic & Noank Library: "Thanks to the MMOA for hosting the Book Bike last week!" (Facebook)
• Stonington Borough, CT: "The Feast of the Holy Ghost, hosted by Portuguese Holy Ghost Society of Stonington will be held on Sunday, September 5!" (Facebook)
• Stonington Historical Society: "Only a few tickets left for the Cannon Ball! Don't miss sn-out and buy your tickets NOW at thecannonball.givesmart.com. Be sure to go hog wild and bid on some amazing auction items too! . . . . . . . . . #thecannonball #thecannonball2021..." (Facebook)
• Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information & Welcome Center: "Stonington Community Center (COMO) will be hosting Battle of Stonington: The Paddle Ball, a fun twist on the traditional fundraising gala on Saturday, September 25, 2021 (rain date is Sunday, Sept. 26). The event is two-fold, including a..." (Facebook)
• The Stonington Free Library: "As we enjoy the last few weeks of summer weather, we also are getting back to school and back into routines. The library has so much on our calendar for all ages to enjoy! Check out September's eLibrarian for all the details! https://con..." (Facebook)
• Mystic & Noank Library: "Join the Book Writers tonight at 6 PM! Sign up for a workshop slot and get serious about getting published. Before each meeting, we read two pieces of writing from a group member. Then, we get together, discuss, critique, and share our r..." (Facebook)

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