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Good morning Waterford! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What should Waterford residents do when they find a hurt baby bird?

Also on today's calendar: End of Harvest at Samuel Smith Farmstead and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 65, low: 47.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Small Birds in Distress (ct.gov) — If you find an injured or orphaned small bird in Waterford, this guide explains how to tell whether it truly needs help and when to leave it alone. It also lists licensed rehabilitators, including a Waterford contact, so residents know exactly who to call for legal, expert care.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

New London

  • Driver claims he had to use restroom when he hit 95 mph through New London construction zone, troopers say (wfsb.com)
  • Service Academy Nominations (house.gov)
  • The Radical History of Italian Americans (jstor.org)

Groton

  • State police: Groton man clocked at 147 mph on I-395 in Putnam (wtnh.com)

Montville

  • Country Music Sensation Plans Special Weekend At Mohegan Sun (patch.com)
  • Montville Open Houses Oct. 10-11: A 7-Bedroom Oakdale Home Built For 2 Households And A Ranch (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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