Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
Sunday: Rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 63, low: 57.
Monday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'Absolutely Terrified' Puppy Found Roaming In Stratford: Animal Control (patch.com) — Stratford Animal Control is asking residents for help after a severely emaciated, terrified puppy named Happy was found roaming on Ferry Boulevard. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest, and officials urge locals to check cameras, share his photo and contact animal control with any tips.
• Stratford Schools Awarded State Grant Aimed At Boosting Student Attendance (patch.com) — Stratford schools are set to receive $250,000 from Connecticut's Learner Engagement and Attendance Program, supporting home visits to boost student attendance and family engagement. Local educators and community partners will work directly with Stratford families to identify barriers to regular attendance, as part of a statewide effort that has already helped reduce chronic absenteeism across Connecticut.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Bunnell XC Teams Travel to Beardsley Park for SWC Matchup —Curt Gowdy Read on Patch
Raymond Miller Sr., age 83, of Milford, passed away on October 4, 2026 —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
Does anyone have a recommendation for a reliable and reasonably priced person who can terrace a front yard? The slope is too steep to mow safely. Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Second Hill Lane)
anybody else dealt with a garage door that came off track? mine was hanging crooked and i couldnt get it to close all the way. called Vance Garage Door Repair and vance at 704-413-4715 came out same day. he… (Nextdoor Merritt Pkwy)
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