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🌱 Patch AM: See the latest DUI and arrest reports from Stonington police.

Also, don't miss Tricycle on the Stonington Patch calendar

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

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In today's newsletter:

  • See the latest DUI and arrest reports from Stonington police.

Also on today's calendar: Tricycle and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police logs - Aug. 16, 2026 (theday.com) — Recent Stonington police logs list several DUI and reckless driving arrests, along with one assault and unlawful restraint case, all recorded between August 10 and 15. While these are arrests, not convictions, they highlight ongoing traffic safety enforcement and criminal activity affecting local roads and neighborhoods.
   

📸 Around Stonington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stonington

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday August 22
  • Tricycle →
    Deans Mill Farm, 1189 Pequot Trail, Stonington
    3:00 pm

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Other local events

📣 Stonington Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Distinctive Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Banquet Server-On Call in Stonington. Apply here.
  • Yale New Haven Health posted a job opening for Physician - Endocrinology, Pawcatuck, CT in Stonington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stonington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mystic

  • MARAD Awards $35.18M to 45 U.S. Shipyards: Full 2026 Grant List (the-triton.com)

Groton

  • Public Information Meeting on Rehabilitation of Bridges on Rt 349 over Birch Plain Creek in Groton (ct.gov)
  • DEEP awards $5.1 million to help communities prepare for extreme weather (nbcconnecticut.com)
  • You bet Southeastern Connecticut can get ready in time for its future (theday.com)

New London

  • Witching announce September tour with Ecliptor (nextmosh.com)

Ok Stonington! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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