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🌱 Patch AM: Home Built In 1840 For Sale In Stonington
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In today's newsletter:
- 1840 Stonington home blends coastal charm with rental income potential
- Regional police, including Stonington, link dealer to fatal fentanyl overdose
Also on today's calendar: Tricycle and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
- Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 74 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Home Built In 1840 For Sale In Stonington (patch.com) — A historic 1840 home on North Water Street in Stonington is on the market for just over $1.18 million, offering three bedrooms, two baths, and nearly half an acre near the borough. Steps from Don's Dock Marina and local amenities, it has a strong short-term rental history, appealing to both full-time residents and investors. 
• Waterford man charged with manslaughter in Montville overdose death (theday.com) — A Waterford man has been charged with second-degree manslaughter, accused of selling fentanyl that led to a 23-year-old's fatal overdose in Montville. Montville detectives worked with Stonington and Waterford police, parole officers, and the medical examiner to trace the drugs back to the suspect. The case highlights ongoing regional cooperation against deadly opioid trafficking affecting Stonington-area communities.
📸 Around Stonington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stonington
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★ Featured events ★
- Tricycle →
Deans Mill Farm, 1189 Pequot Trail, Stonington
3:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- In the Garden of Grace: A Morning Dahlia Tour →
St. Edmund's Retreat Center, 1 Enders Island, Mystic, CT 06355
11:00 am - Lunch & Learn: What You Can Do at the Stonington Free Library (FREE) →
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St, Stonington
12:00 pm - In the Garden of Grace: An Afternoon Dahlia Tour →
St. Edmund's Retreat Center, 1 Enders Island, Mystic, CT 06355
12:15 pm - Red Sox vs. Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports
Stonington Free Library , 20 High St., Stonington, CT, 06378, United States
5:00 pm - Red Sox vs. Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports →
Stonington Free Library, 20 High St, Stonington
5:00 pm - Human Services Book Discussion →
Stonington Free Library, 20 High St, Stonington
10:00 am - Stonington Human Services Book Discussion
Stonington Free Library Stonington Human Services, 166 South Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT, 06379, United States
10:00 am - Senior Summer Salad Social: Grilled Chicken Caesar →
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St, Stonington
12:00 pm - Keep the Faith, A Men's 11th Step Retreat →
St. Edmund's Retreat Center, 1 Enders Island, Mystic, CT 06355
4:30 pm - A Week of Silence and Prayer →
St. Edmund's Retreat Center, 1 Enders Island, Mystic, CT 06355
4:30 pm - Booked in the Borough - Writers Group
Stonington Free Library , 20 High St., Stonington, CT, 06378, United States
5:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
📣 Stonington Shout Outs!
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- Masonicare — (203) 679-5900
- Werrlein Companies — (860) 785-0125
- Deans Mill Farm — (860) 245-5487
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Press Release:
Rhode Island reaffirmed the childhood immunization schedule today. Read the full press release here: tinyurl.com/yt2ezw37 (Nextdoor ) - Carrying naloxone and knowing how to use it can save a life.
Get free naloxone and overdose prevention training at PreventOverdoseRI.org/get-naloxone (Nextdoor )
- Big Y posted a job opening for Produce/Floral Clerk in Stonington. Apply here.
- Barks and Recreation LLC posted a job opening for Dog Walker & Pet Sitter - Mystic & surrounding areas in Mystic. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stonington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mystic
- A scenic 90-minute Amtrak train from Boston: 'America's best small food town' awaits (bostonuncovered.com)
- MPAC's 2026-2027 Broadway Lineup (mayoarts.org)
- More dolphins spotted off Northeast coast as experts urge caution (norwichbulletin.com)
Groton
- Groton Democrats open new headquarters (theday.com)
- General Dynamics Mission Systems Wins $15.6M Navy Contract for Shipset Systems Development (envzone.com)
- Senator Presses Pentagon on Sailor Welfare Concerns (legis1.com)
New London
- Chamber Of Commerce Of Eastern CT Accepting Applications For 2026 Entrepreneur Academy (patch.com)
Ok Stonington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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