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

In today's newsletter:

  • How Oxford's Callie DeLuise stacked up against Connecticut's fastest runners

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

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  • Monday: Clearing and warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Showers late in the afternoon, temps: high: 68, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Glastonbury's Lauren Parrett breaks Girls Large Division record at Wickham Park XC Invitational (ctpost.com) — Oxford High School junior Callie DeLuise placed fourth in the Girls Small Division at the Wickham Park cross country invitational, clocking a strong 19:31.6 against tough statewide competition. The meet also saw record-breaking and repeat wins from runners across Connecticut, underscoring how Oxford's program stacks up against many of the state's top teams.
   

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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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