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Good morning Wallingford! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Wallingford smoke shop raid ends with two employee arrests
  • See inside this custom-built Oak Street ranch in Wallingford
  • What changes will Lyman Hall see under interim principal Ken Daly?

Also on today's calendar: Arc Run 2026 and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 Employees Arrested After Raid On Smoke Shop In Wallingford: Police (patch.com) — Wallingford residents are learning more about a recent police raid at PuffCity Smoke Shop, where officers say they seized illegal kratom-based products and about $14,000 in suspected drug proceeds. Two employees, including one from Wallingford, were arrested after a two‑month investigation that began when a customer reportedly suffered a severe reaction to a product bought there, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
   

2. 'Custom-Built Ranch' Home Hits The Market For 1st Time In Wallingford (patch.com) — Homebuyers in Wallingford may be intrigued by a custom-built ranch on Oak Street now for sale for $749,000. The 2,900-square-foot home at 14 Oak Street offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1.39 landscaped acres, combining privacy with convenient access to local shopping, restaurants, and recreation.
   

3. Interim Principal Named At Lyman Hall High School (patch.com) — Wallingford families will see a familiar face leading Lyman Hall High School, as longtime assistant principal and alumnus Ken Daly steps in as interim principal for the rest of the school year. He emphasizes stability during the transition and a continued focus on challenging, supportive learning for students while district leaders plan for the 26–27 school year.
   

4. CT Lottery Mega Millions, Lotto winning numbers for Sept. 15, 2026 (norwichbulletin.com) — If you bought a lottery ticket this week, you can quickly check the latest Mega Millions, Lotto, Cash 5, Play 3, Play 4, and Millionaire for Life numbers here. Wallingford residents also get a reminder that the Connecticut Lottery's claims department is based on Sterling Drive in town, with guidance on where and how to redeem different prize amounts.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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