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🌱 Patch AM: Groton Man Clocked At 147 MPH, Charged With Reckless Driving: State Police
Happening soon: All Hands on Deck Community Recovery Support Meeting on the Groton Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Groton teen accused of driving 147 mph on I-395
Also on today's calendar: Pours with Purpose and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
- Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
- Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 65 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Groton Man Clocked At 147 MPH, Charged With Reckless Driving: State Police (patch.com) — A 19-year-old Groton resident was arrested after state police say he drove a BMW M3 at 147 mph in a 65-mph zone on I-395 in Putnam. Troopers stopped the car near Danielson, charged him with reckless driving, and released him on bond ahead of a Danielson court date. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Groton
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★ Featured events ★
- All Hands on Deck Community Recovery Support Meeting →
Community Speaks Out, Inc., 124 North Street, Groton
6:00 pm
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Pours with Purpose →
Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge St, Groton
4:00 pm - Leprechauns on the Loose @ Bill Memorial Library →
The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
10:00 am - Leprechauns on the Loose →
The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
10:00 am - Gungywamp Hike →
Gungywamp, 9WMR+PP2 Groton, Connecticut, Groton
1:00 pm - Leprechauns on the Loose @ Bill Memorial Library →
The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
10:00 am - Volunteer to Plant Trees →
Central Avenue Park, Groton
10:00 am - Volunteer to Plant Trees! →
Central Avenue Park, Groton
10:00 am - Rescue Benefit Car Show →
Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge St, Groton
2:00 pm - Ghosts of Groton Bank →
Avery Copp House Museum, 154 Thames St, Groton
6:00 pm - Paint a Pumpkin at Outer Light →
Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge St, Groton
1:00 pm - Elsewhere: Music of People, Places, & Stories →
Waterford High School, 20 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
2:00 pm
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Saturday October 24
Sunday October 25
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💬 Chatter
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- Join The Nature Conservancy and the City and Town of Groton to plant trees!
Trees help our communities in so many ways! The provide cooling, reduce flooding, improve human and environmental health, and so much more! We will… (Nextdoor Buddington Rd) - Join The Nature Conservancy and the City and Town of Groton to plant trees!
Trees help our Communities in so many ways! They provide cooling, reduce flooding, improve human and environmental health, and so much more! We will… (Nextdoor Buddington Rd)
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🗞 Nearby News
New London
- Driver claims he had to use restroom when he hit 95 mph through New London construction zone, troopers say (wfsb.com)
- Service Academy Nominations (house.gov)
- The Radical History of Italian Americans (jstor.org)
Waterford
- Retired Waterford K9 battles rare cancer, family seeks support for treatment (wfsb.com)
Ledyard
- Ledyard Open House Oct. 10: A Christy Hills Colonial With A Brick Feature Wall (patch.com)
Ok Groton! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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