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Portland, Connecticut Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Portland! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • MisterDirect's "Have You Met Me?" Comedy Tour at Concentric Brewing Company
  • Messages of Love & Hope: A Demonstration of Mediumship at Solomon Welles House
  • America250: Preserving History—One Picture at a Time at Russell Library

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 93, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Sun mixing with clouds; hot, with a high of 91 and low of 65 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Dairy Clerk (Milford CT) Salary Range $14 - $15.50/hr in Cromwell. Apply here.
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for Housekeeper / House Cleaner in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cromwell

  • Hot weather calls for cool fun in Cromwell (fox61.com)
  • Travelers Championship gets three more commitments, including current PGA champion Aaron Rai (ctpost.com)
  • Firefighters battling Berlin house fire on Worthington Ridge (ctpost.com)

Middletown

  • 472 Main St Unit 3A, Middletown, CT 06457 (realtor.com)
  • Local Event: Practice Presentations and Speaking With Toastmasters (patch.com)

Rocky Hill

  • Motorist Rescued From Vehicle Dangling On Retaining Wall In Rocky Hill: FD (patch.com)

Ok Portland! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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