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Also check out High Holiday Services with Congregation for Humanistic Judaism on the Stamford Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Stamford? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Stamford firefighters pull boater and dog from sinking Sound vessel
  • Meet the nine Stamford students vying for National Merit honors
  • Stamford player hits $10,000 jackpot on scratch-off ticket

Also on today's calendar: High Holiday Services with Congregation for Humanistic Judaism and 27 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Boater, Dog Rescued From Long Island Sound: Stamford Fire (patch.com) — A late-night emergency on Long Island Sound off Westcott Cove brought Stamford firefighters and their dive team out to rescue a boater and dog from a flooding 24-foot vessel. Using a fireboat and infrared drone, crews stabilized the boat, towed it safely to West Beach, and highlighted their round-the-clock commitment to Stamford residents on the water.
   

2. 9 Stamford Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (patch.com) — Nine Stamford students from AITE, King School, and Westhill High have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, placing them among the top scorers nationwide. Local families can follow their progress as they submit applications, essays, and test scores in hopes of advancing to finalist status and competing for scholarships in 2027.
   

3. Stamford Resident Wins Big Scratch-Off Lottery Prize (patch.com) — A Stamford resident has claimed a $10,000 grand prize from the Connecticut Lottery's 10X CASH 18th Edition scratch-off game. The winning ticket, bought at West Broad BP on West Broad Street, was one of 225 grand prizes available among more than 5.2 million tickets.
   

4. Man arrested in courier scam in Stamford (newportdispatch.com) — Stamford police arrested a New York man accused of helping run a courier scam that cost an 82-year-old victim more than $100,000, with a court appearance scheduled in Stamford Superior Court. Investigators warn residents that real government agencies never send couriers to collect cash or valuables and urge anyone targeted to call Stamford police at (203) 977-4444.
   

5. Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy (chalkbeat.org) — Stamford parents of students receiving special education services can join a free online webinar on September 23, co-hosted by the Stamford JCC, to learn practical advocacy strategies for the new school year. Local and statewide experts will cover communication with teachers, preparing for PPT meetings, monitoring progress, and what to do if your child's needs are not being met, followed by a Q&A.
   

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Ok Stamford! 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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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