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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a new survey calls Willimantic Connecticut's most underrated travel gem

Also on today's calendar: Windham Special Town Meeting to Vote on $790k Municipal Budget instead of Sept 22 Referendum and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Survey Rates Willimantic An 'Underrated' Travel Destination (patch.com) — Willimantic is getting national attention as an "underrated" travel spot, with a new survey highlighting its brick mill buildings, lively Main Street, and the Windham Textile and History Museum's industrial heritage. The write-up praises local breweries, murals, restaurants, and small shops, suggesting that by leaning into its informal, creative energy, the city could attract more visitors and boost the local economy.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Willimantic

  • DNA test, new witnesses led to Willimantic man charged in 2012 murder (theday.com)
  • Offseason in Full Swing: Southeastern Connecticut's Contribution to the NFL (thecollegevoice.org)

Mansfield

  • State Police Looking For Hit-And-Run Driver After Mall Incident In Mansfield (patch.com)

Storrs

  • CT's most famous puppeteer is retiring. Why the glorious puppets are not going quiet any time soon. (courant.com)
  • UConn freshman donates grant to special needs summer camp (wfsb.com)
  • UConn women's soccer scores as time runs out to beat BU (ctpost.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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