Ransomware Attack On Stonington Schools + Cafeteria Shortages

Hey, Stonington-Mystic! Today, Stonington schools are being affected by a ransomware attack and supply chain-related food shortages.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 66 Low: 49.

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Here are the top stories today in Stonington-Mystic:

1. Stonington Schools Were Victim of Ransomware Attack: School Officials (NBC Connecticut)
2. Stonington schools: Student data not compromised in ransomware attack (The Westerly Sun)
3. Food Shortages, Pandemic Supply Chain Disruptions Create Challenges for Schools (NBC Connecticut)
4. Beluga Whale Plays With Trainer During Oral Health Check at Connecticut Aquarium (Townsville Bulletin)
5. Local police, fire and EMS to Light the Night for fallen firefighters (The Westerly Sun)
6. CRA invites voting on Connecticut restaurant awards; names Louis Lunch and Match to state's hall of fame (Hartford Courant)
7. 6 independent bookstores in CT to make you feel like Rory Gilmore (CT Insider)
8. Local roundup: Saints beat Lions in ECC Division IV boys' soccer battle (theday.com)
9. The Day - HS football / Week 4 preview capsules - News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com)
10. The Day - - News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com)

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Today in Stonington-Mystic:

• Salt Marsh Opera Presents Carmen at The United (7:00 PM)

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Stonington-Mystic Patch Notebook

• Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center: "This Laughing Gull was brought in for care on Aug 24 from Stonington Borough after Hurricane Henri. After some rest and care, it was transferred to the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island for continued rehabilitation who specialize in caring..." (Facebook)
• stoningtonvineyards: "For all of our super fans out there - did you know we have a Premiere Wine Club?🍷✨ If you want guaranteed access to our limited release wines, first dibs on new releases, and complimentary tastings at the winery, the SV Premiere Wine ..." (Instagram)
• Mystic Seaport Museum: "Today is World Maritime Day! This years theme is "Seafarers: at the core of shipping's future," which seeks to increase the visibility of seafarers by drawing attention to the invaluable role they play now & will continue to play in the ..." (Facebook)
• Stonington Community Center: "COMO staff had an EXTRA special storytime during a meeting this week courtesy of Miss Priscilla! 👰‍♀️ 🤵‍♂️ 💕" (Instagram)
• Stonington COMO Thrift Shop: "Like new @onepeloton just graced the thrift store floor. If you're interested please contact us- this won't last long. #comothrift #stoningtonct #thriftfinds #peloton #excercise #shoplocal #reducereuserecycle" (Instagram)
• Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center: "Since we are not able to celebrate our Wild Mushroom Festival in-person this year, we have put together a week's worth of activities with opportunities for small groups and virtual programming so that we can still put the fun in fungi! C..." (Facebook)
• Stonington Historical Society: "TODAY!!! Stop by the Woolworth Library at 4pm for a bed-turning demonstration with Susan Jerome. . . . . . . . . #stoningtonct #Stonington #Stoningtonborough #Mystic #Connecticut #CT #SayYesCT #Connecticutgram #NewLondoncounty #NewEnglan..." (Facebook)

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