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🌱 Patch AM: Which Wilton gas stations are beating the state average this week?

Also, don't miss 4 Day Huge Book Sale Ridgefield Library Lower Level Friday -Monday on the Wilton Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Wilton gas stations are beating the state average this week?
  • Can Wilton finally break Staples' streak in Saturday's field hockey clash?

Also on today's calendar: 4 Day Huge Book Sale Ridgefield Library Lower Level Friday -Monday and 20 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 47.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Here Are The Cheapest, Most Expensive Places To Get Gas In Wilton (patch.com) — Drivers in Wilton are currently paying about $4.39 per gallon for regular gas, a bit below the Connecticut average but slightly above New England and national prices. Two Danbury Road stations, Shell and CITGO, are reporting the same price, though costs can change several times a week, so it's worth keeping an eye on updates before filling up.
   

• Connecticut high school field hockey top performances, games to watch (Oct. 7) (wiltonbulletin.com) — Wilton field hockey fans will see their team highlighted among Connecticut's top recent performers, including a reminder of Branford's overtime win at Wilton High last month. Looking ahead, a key matchup has Staples visiting Wilton on Saturday at noon, where the Warriors hope to snap a losing streak against the Wreckers in an important FCIAC showdown.
   

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  • The Weston Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA to promote this year's Fire Prevention Week™, October 4 -10, Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.
    Help us spread the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires. Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every… (Nextdoor )
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    My wife and I heard some animal sprinting and a loud thud! We assumed it was a deer running away, but later I went to investigate and I found a dead… (Nextdoor Deer Run)
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🗞 Nearby News

Weston

  • Small Birds in Distress (ct.gov)
  • Connecticut high school field hockey top performances, games to watch (Oct. 7) (nhregister.com)

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Norwalk

  • Norwalk Weekend Guide: 'The Evolving Icon' At Lockwood-Mathews Mansion, Monster Mayhem At Maritime Aquarium (patch.com)
  • Norwalk Police Department Introduces New Police Service Kiosk (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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