🌱 Patch AM: How Waterford crews tackled that RV fire on I-95 North

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In today's newsletter:

• How Waterford crews tackled that RV fire on I-95 North

Also on today's calendar: "Bees & Birds & Butterflies Oh My" Ecology Minded Event and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
• Tuesday: Cloudy and windy, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• PHOTOS: Waterford, New London crews battle RV fire on I-95 North (wtnh.com) — Waterford firefighters helped battle an RV fire on I-95 North near Exit 82A Saturday afternoon, alongside New London crews. The blaze spread partially into nearby grass and woods, and officials have not yet released details on the cause or any injuries, but they're continuing to investigate this incident affecting a major route for local drivers.
   

📸 Around Waterford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waterford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• "Bees & Birds & Butterflies Oh My" Ecology Minded Event →
  Samuel Smith Farmstead, 82 Plants Dam Rd, East Lyme
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Waterford Farmers Market →
  Waterford Community Center, 24 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 29
• Edwin O. Smith Varsity Field Hockey @ Waterford →
  Waterford High School, 20 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
  3:45 pm
Thursday October 1
• Mario Adrion →
  Comix Comedy Club, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville
  8:00 pm
Friday October 2
• The Slaters & Norwich's Industrial Revolution →
  Hotel Callista, 352 Main St, Norwich
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Trolley Tour of the Historic Village of Greeneville →
  Trolley Pick-up 352 Main St, Norwich, CT, 06360
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Safe Walk 2026 →
  37 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
  8:00 am
Monday October 5
• Waterford Historical Society presents "We, the Family Gardeners" Oct. 5 →
  Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Stonington Girls JV Soccer @ Waterford →
  Waterford High School, 20 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
  3:45 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday September 20
• Leprechauns on the Loose →
  The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
  10:00 am
• Leprechauns on the Loose @ Bill Memorial Library →
  The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
  10:00 am
• Black Heritage Tour →
  New London CT
  10:00 am
• Thirteenth Annual Family Fun Car Cruise →
  Larry's Auto Machine, 175 Leonard Road, Groton
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• End of Summer yard sale
  Saturday & Sunday 10:00 - 4:00 40 Dimmock Road, Waterford Many new items: Tools, Furniture, Dollar $$$ table No reasonable offer refused (Nextdoor Great Neck)

• Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Waterford. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Waterford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterford here.

🗞 Nearby News

New London

• Fire Causes Significant Damage To Home, Leaves 1 Injured In New London (patch.com)
• Planning Tranche Two (ct.gov)
• The CALL, Youth Haven Rise to Top Tier for Financial Efficiency (ministrywatch.com)

Groton

• Future USS Baltimore to Serve as U.S. Navy's Elite Seabed Warfare Submarine (navalnews.com)

Ok Waterford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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