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🌱 Patch AM: What’s new and who’s performing at this year’s Durham Fair?
Also check out Virtual: Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop on the Durham Patch calendar

Good day Durham! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What's new and who's performing at this year's Durham Fair?
Also on today's calendar: Virtual: Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: Warmer; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 71, low: 51.
- Tuesday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 106th annual Durham Fair set to kick off with Queen tribute, Tyler Hubbard (wfsb.com) — Durham residents can look forward to the 106th annual Durham Fair running Sept. 24–27, featuring rides, farming exhibits, a demolition derby, and big-name entertainment like Queen tribute band Queen Nation and country star Tyler Hubbard. General admission is $20, while kids under 12 and active military get in free, with extra discounts for multi-day visits.
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📸 Around Durham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Durham
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★ Featured events ★
- Virtual: Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop →
Virtual,
8:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
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Other local events
- Mixtape Match at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm - Corpse Prop Workshop →
Durham CT - Sisterhood of the Divine Rose-Wisdom Keepers Circle →
Durham CT - Durham Fair →
Durham Fairgrounds, 24 Town House Road, Durham
4:00 pm - Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring Dave Crispino →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm - Full Corn Moon in Aries - Salt, Sound & Reiki Activation →
Soulshine Salt Cavern, 352 Main St, Durham
3:00 pm - Mixtape Match at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm - Twilight Brew Maze at Lyman Orchards Corn Maze →
Lyman Orchards Corn Maze, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
5:00 pm - The Orchard Trials: Haunted House at Lyman Orchards →
105 South St, Middlefield
7:00 pm - Farm & Landscape Auction →
Middlesex Live Stock Auction, 488 Cherry Hill Rd, Middlefield
8:30 am - The Orchard Trials: Haunted House at Lyman Orchards →
105 South St, Middlefield
7:00 pm
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Friday September 25
Sunday September 27
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know if Bishops Orchard in Guilford has their pears available to buy in store or do you have to pick your own?
I went last week and nothing in the store so just wondering. (Nextdoor Durham)
- Building One Facility Services posted a job opening for Janitorial Worker in Durham. Apply here.
- Big Y posted a job opening for Baker in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Durham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Middletown
- Future of 287-year-old Middletown home is in question with proposed development (fox61.com)
- See the costs and potential ways to save at Connecticut colleges (thehour.com)
- Mosher, Men's Cross Country Nab Runner-Up Finishes at Cardinal Invitational (wpi.edu)
Haddam
- Connecticut high school football Week 2 roundup: No. 7 Berlin edges Wilton (nhregister.com)
Meriden
- Road Closure Announced In Meriden (patch.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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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