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What's up Stamford! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Rhone's new 40,000-square-foot HQ means for downtown Stamford
  • How a 68-year-old Stamford rider finally reached Alaska on two wheels
  • Stamford family still searching for answers in son's 2019 disappearance

Also on today's calendar: Hortulus Harvest Flower Show and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Cloudy with a touch of rain, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy with a touch of rain, temps: high: 65, low: 52.
  • Wednesday: Mainly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rhone Signs 40K-SF Headquarters Lease with RFR in Stamford (connectcre.com) — Performance apparel brand Rhone is moving its headquarters to 40,000 square feet at 300 Atlantic Street in downtown Stamford, bringing more than 150 employees into the building. Founded in Fairfield County, the company's decision strengthens Stamford's role as a regional business hub and could boost foot traffic, nearby retail, and future job opportunities for local residents.
   

• At 68, John Clapps decided to ride his motorcycle from CT to Alaska (ctpost.com) — A longtime Stamford motorcyclist finally fulfilled his dream ride by setting off from the city at age 68 on a month-long solo journey to Alaska. He navigated route changes, wildlife encounters, and ferry camping, while sharing Facebook updates that unexpectedly inspired friends and fellow riders to pursue their own adventures. Now back home, he's planning more trips instead of traditional retirement.
   

• Michael McClain's Nashua disappearance gets new attention (inklink.news) — Stamford parents Paula Judkins and Edward McClain are still traveling regularly to Nashua and Manchester, pressing for answers in their son Michael's 2019 disappearance. A national TV feature has renewed attention on the case, outlining the late-night timeline, police theory that he fell into the Merrimack River, and the family's frustration with what they see as a slow, incomplete investigation.
   

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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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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