Mystic Aquarium At White House + Standards Review For Mystic Plan

Good morning, Stonington-Mystic! Today, Mystic Aquarium leaders were at the White House on Friday, and a proposal for the Mystic Oral School is under a standards review following complaints.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy; breezy, cooler. High: 65 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories today in Stonington-Mystic:

1. Mystic Aquarium celebrates protection of New England marine monument at White House (theday.com)
2. State Contracting Standards Board reviewing Mystic Oral School, Port Authority complaints (theday.com)
3. Don't stop with the referendum - News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com)
4. Beluga whale plays with trainer during check-up at aquarium (WOGX)
5. The Day - Pronouns, deadnaming and journalism - News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com)
6. 10 of the best places to eat on Long Island Sound (USA Today 10Best)
7. Connecticut Businesses Get Ready for Busy Fall Weekend (NBC Connecticut)
8. Saturday's local schedule - News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com)

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Today in Stonington-Mystic:

• Reading The Results Of The Soil Test Online Class (9:00 AM)
• Dig Into Nature- Squirrels - Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (10:00 AM)
• Community Shred Day - Mystic and Noank Library (10:00 AM)
• Outside Storytime on the Library Lawn (10:30 AM)
• Let's Upcycle Halloween Costumes Together! (11:00 AM)
• Tellabration: Featuring Storyteller Peg Donovan (3:00 PM)

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