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Good morning Ledyard! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Ledyard mom's crash drew help from Taylor Swift.

Also on today's calendar: New England Trivia! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower or two; not as warm, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CT mother credits faith, community and Taylor Swift for 'miraculous recovery' from car crash (ctpost.com) — A Ledyard mother of three is recovering from a devastating July car crash and says her faith, town community, and an unexpected $50,000 donation from Taylor Swift have helped her family stay afloat. She faces a year or more of rehab after multiple surgeries, while neighbors, church members, and thousands of donors rally around her with prayers and financial support.
   

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  • Mystic Pizza at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts [Main Hall] Other New York Stages (Oct 6 – Oct 11, 2026) (broadwayworld.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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