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Good morning to you Meriden! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why two Meriden residents were arrested over undersized blue crabs.

Also on today's calendar: Tim Eriksen & Peter Irvine and 13 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two CT men arrested during illegal fishing operation. Police find over 50 undersize blue crabs (courant.com) — Two Meriden residents were arrested after environmental police say they ran an illegal commercial fishing operation in West Haven harbor, including undersized blue crabs and oysters. While the violations occurred on the coast, the case directly involves Meriden locals and highlights how environmental complaints from boaters led to enforcement and confiscation of illegal nets.
   

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