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🌱 Patch AM: Shifting from Surviving to Thriving with Yasmine Cheyenne (Virtual Author Talk) and 9 more events

Happening soon: Preparing Your Yard For Winter Bird Feeding on the Essex Patch calendar

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Hey hey Essex! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Preparing Your Yard For Winter Bird Feeding at Acton Public Library
  • America at 250 for Educators at Jay Heritage Center
  • Shifting from Surviving to Thriving with Yasmine Cheyenne (Virtual Author Talk) at Essex Library Association

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

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.

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  • Getting q lot of emails with an envelope to be opened inviting me to a party.
    At least five and from friends. Don't open them. (Nextdoor Essex Village)
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  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Waterford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex here.

🗞 Nearby News

Old Saybrook

  • Old Saybrook fire chief steps down amid investigation into possible budget discrepancy (wtnh.com)

Westbrook

  • CT museum to host block party, 'Live from the Boathouse!' lecture series. How to attend (courant.com)

Lyme

  • Here Are The Most Recent Property Sales In Lyme (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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