Tuesday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 68.
Thursday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 10 dogs rescued from 'horrific' conditions in Stratford, animal control says (ctpost.com) — Ten dogs, including eight sick puppies, were rescued from what Stratford Animal Care & Control describes as horrific living conditions and rushed for emergency veterinary care. With an animal-cruelty arrest made and a long recovery ahead, the shelter is asking Stratford residents to help by donating toward the dogs' medical treatment and supplies.
• Stratford CrierStratford Animal Care & Control to Host 'CATAPOOLOOZA' — An Evening Dedicated to Cats, Kittens and Adoption (stratfordcrier.com) — Stratford Animal Care & Control is inviting residents to its CATAPOOLOOZA adoption event this Thursday, Sept. 10, from 4–7 p.m. at 225 Beacon Point Road in Stratford. You can meet adoptable cats and kittens, enjoy refreshments, have adoption fees waived, and support the shelter through a suggested donation or items from its Kitten Shower Registry.
• Northrop Grumman Wins $508.5M Missile Defense Agency Ballistic Missile Target Contract (clearancejobs.com) — Lockheed Martin's Rotary and Mission Systems facility in Stratford has secured a $20.3 million Air Force contract modification to handle HH-60W helicopter repairs through April 2027. The work, funded by 2025 aircraft procurement dollars, helps sustain local high-skilled defense jobs while supporting long-term maintenance of this combat rescue aircraft fleet.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Heaven Sent Thrift Shop at Stratford United Methodist Church reopens this Thursday, Sept. 10 at 9:30 am —Chris Muller Read on Patch
Stratford United Methodist Church - Rally Day and ASP Sunday Worship September 13, 2026 —Chris Muller Read on Patch
Our Lady of Peace Parish Thrift Shop —Pam B Read on Patch
A big THANK YOU to Lordship, Little Pub. Joe, Kyle, Denise, my wife and son for making my 93rd birthday so special! Here's the link to the News12 interview: (Nextdoor Lordship)
APPLE CIDER DONUT BREAD MIXES made by Yakkii's Batty Creations will be back at Art in the Park on Oct 3rd from 10am-3pm; Greg Ackley Park - Lordship, Stratford, CT. Across from Our Lady of Peace Church at the intersection of Prospect Dr and Stratford Rd. Rain date… (Nextdoor Lordship)
MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Dental Biller Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $20-$37/Hr in Bridgeport. Apply here.
Manpower posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Bridgeport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stratford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bridgeport
How Bridgeport Public Schools Prepared for the Year (doingitlocal.com)
Bridgeport Police Hispanic Society hosts car and bike show to promote community bonds (wtnh.com)
How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help With Your Claim in Bridgeport, CT (valiantceo.com)
Milford
'Exceptional, Custom-Built Ranch' Hits The Market In Milford (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!