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Morning North Haven! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a North Haven firefighter is taking on Jahana Hayes in Congress.

Also on today's calendar: Document Shredding Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• Former Navy SEAL and pro-Trump Republican challenging Jahana Hayes in CT-5 (courant.com) — North Haven residents may recognize firefighter lieutenant Chris Shea, who is now running as a pro-Trump Republican against U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes in Connecticut's 5th District. The article details his Navy SEAL background, his conservative positions on taxes and transgender athletes, and contrasts his underdog campaign with Hayes' fundraising edge and potential future leadership role in Congress.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Hamden

  • Developer proposing 150-unit affordable housing in Hamden meets with neighbors (nhregister.com)
  • Hamden Open Houses: 13 Homes, From A Lake Whitney Condo To A Pool Home Facing Sleeping Giant (patch.com)

North Branford

  • VIDEO: Stolen vehicle involved in rollover crash in North Branford (wtnh.com)

New Haven

  • 5 Things To Know In New Haven: Speed Camera Warnings End, Union Station Upgrades And More (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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