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Good morning Stratford! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How River Road's long closure and detour could affect your commute
  • How Stratford neighbors can help save neglected dog Wiley today
  • How Dolly Parton's book program quietly reached Stratford's youngest readers

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Road Closure In Place For Final Phase Of Project In Stratford (patch.com) — River Road (Route 110) in Stratford is closed to traffic through Sept. 19 while the state and Eversource replace a 100-year-old utility tower, according to Mayor David Chess. A detour from Main Street to Main Street Putney is in place, and town officials say they're coordinating with police, fire, EMS, and nearby businesses to keep disruptions manageable.
   

2. Stratford CrierSTARS Seeks Community Support for Neglected Dog Found in Stratford (stratfordcrier.com) — A Stratford rescue group is urgently asking residents to help fund intensive veterinary care for Wiley, a severely neglected German Shepherd found near Roosevelt Forest. STARS supports animals at Stratford Animal Care & Control and says rising medical costs are straining its budget, so even small online donations can directly help Wiley and future shelter pets get treatment and a better chance at adoption.
   

3. Connecticut reacts to death of Dolly Parton (wfsb.com) — Connecticut leaders are mourning Dolly Parton, highlighting how her Imagination Library brought free books to young children in communities including Stratford. Officials say her literacy program, run locally through United Way partners, has already mailed hundreds of thousands of age-appropriate books to kids and will continue her legacy of supporting early reading and families across the state.
   

4. 'Insane.' Two men connected to power tool theft ring arrested following police standoff in Trumbull hotel (news12.com) — A Stratford resident was among hotel guests stunned by a tense police standoff at the Trumbull Marriott Shelton, where officers arrested three people tied to a multistate power tool theft ring. Authorities say the suspects threatened to shoot police and U.S. Marshals as parts of the hotel were evacuated, and they expect more arrests as the investigation continues.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • "Sell Your Old Gold" Fundraiser - Our Lady of Peace Parish —Pam B Read on Patch
  • Blood Drive - Celebrate More Life, Give Blood. —Pam B Read on Patch
  • Heaven Sent Thrift Shop at Stratford United Methodist Church —Chris Muller Read on Patch
  • FREE Back-To-School Karate Class — Saturday, September 12
    Looking for a fun, confidence-building activity for your child this fall? Come check out a free Back to School Karate Class! No experience needed… (Nextdoor Lordship)
  • Blood Drive - Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall
    651 Stratford Road, Stratford, CT Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Nextdoor Lordship)
  • Central Connecticut Coast YMCA - Valley YMCA posted a job opening for Swim Instructor -Soundview Branford Y in Stratford. Apply here.
  • Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Night Crew-Clerk - Grocery - 0639 in Stratford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stratford here.

Ok Stratford! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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