🌱 Patch AM: Dog Found In ‘Heartbreaking Condition’ In Stratford, Officials Say

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In today's newsletter:

• Stratford rescue group seeks help for severely neglected dog
• Digital gift card boosts shopping and dining at Stratford businesses
• River Road closure extends as Stratford utility tower replacement wraps up

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 70.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dog Found In 'Heartbreaking Condition' In Stratford, Officials Say (patch.com) — Stratford residents are being asked to rally around Wiley, a severely emaciated three-legged German Shepherd found roaming near Roosevelt Forest and now under the care of the Stratford Animal Rescue Society. The group says veterinary costs and ongoing treatment for Wiley and other animals are straining its budget, and it's seeking donations through its Facebook page to keep providing lifesaving care.
   

• Celebrate Stratford Gift Card List Grows To More Than 30 Participating Businesses (patch.com) — Stratford shoppers now have more than 30 local options where they can use the Celebrate Stratford digital gift card, created to keep spending in town and bolster neighborhood businesses. Residents can buy cards online, enjoy a limited-time bonus of up to 25 percent, and redeem them at participating restaurants, retailers, and service providers throughout Stratford.
   

• Road Closure In Place For Final Phase Of Project In Stratford (patch.com) — Stratford drivers face an extended closure of River Road as the final phase of replacing a 100-year-old utility tower moves ahead under state and Eversource oversight. Mayor David Chess says a detour is in place through Sept. 19, and town departments are coordinating to support affected businesses and maintain emergency services access.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
  Long Island Sound,
• Mini Golf in the Stacks - A Hole Lot of Fun in the Library →
  Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave, Milford
  10:00 am
Sunday August 30
• KG Elite Sport One Year Anniversary Party →
  282 Quarry Rd, Milford
  12:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• My Friend Abby's Shining Together Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Prevention →
  Trumbull Town Green, Trumbull
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 28
• Celebrate More Life, Give Blood. →
  Blood Drive - Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall, 651 Stratford Rd., Stratford, CT
  12:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Fall Initial Certification Course →
  2712 Main St, Stratford
  6:30 pm
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Fall Initial Certification Course →
  2712 Main St, Stratford
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Chair Yoga →
  The Birdseye Rec Center, Birdseye St, Stratford
  6:00 pm
• Beginner Mat Pilates →
  Birdseye Rec Center, Birdseye St, Stratford
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Sunset Beach Yoga →
  Short Beach, Stratford
  6:15 pm
Thursday September 10
• Evening of Suspense: Wine Reception & Conversation with Author Liv Constantine →
  Race Brook Country Club, 246 Derby Ave, Orange
  6:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Trains at Twilight →
  Boothe Memorial Park, 5800 Main St, Stratford
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Blood Drive - Celebrate More Life, Give Blood. —Pam B Read on Patch
• Heaven Sent Thrift Shop at Stratford United Methodist Church —Chris Muller Read on Patch
• Stratford United Methodist Church - Sunday Worship August 30, 2026 —Chris Muller Read on Patch
• Our Lady of Peace Thrift Shop will re-open on Thursday, Sept. 3rd - 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon —Pam B Read on Patch

• Coming soon!
  Art in the Park; Oct 3, 2026; 10am - 3pm; Ackley Park, Stratford (Across from Our Lady of Peace Church); Rain date: Oct 4th. (Nextdoor Lordship)
• Thanks everyone near the Short Beach/Audubon area for your cooperation with the 2 Roads Shore to the Pour Run.
  This short run benefits the Audubon Center in Lordship (the last eleven years). We appreciate your support and 'driving slow' as you saw the runners… (Nextdoor Lordship)

• KOB Solutions, Inc. posted a job opening for Lead Plant Operator (Shift Supervisor) in Bridgeport. Apply here.
• Bridgestone Corporation posted a job opening for Retail Salesperson in Bridgeport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stratford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bridgeport

• ICE detains at least 20 people across 3 Connecticut cities, group says (wfsb.com)
• Bridgeport breaks 54-year summer rainfall record with more than 21 inches (ctpost.com)

Trumbull

• Finessing Fairfield Housing Market Timing Tactics (investorshangout.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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