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Hello Durham! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Italian Festival 2026 at St. George Church
  • 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize at Long Island Sound
  • Cruise Night at Wallingford Senior Center

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

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🗞 Nearby News

Middletown

  • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library continues in Connecticut after her death (wfsb.com)
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  • Middletown voters to decide $30.4 million bond referendum for 'critical' schools work (thehour.com)

Wallingford

  • Wallingford Police Blotter: July 28 Through Aug. 6, 2026 (patch.com)
  • 'One-Of-A-Kind' Home Hits The Market In Wallingford (patch.com)

Haddam

  • Eversource helicopters to inspect power lines in Connecticut (fox61.com)

Ok Durham! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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