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Greetings Stratford! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Stratford senior made the list of CIAC players to watch?
  • Stratford resident ex-officer accused of pocketing cash during drug raid.

Also on today's calendar: Dance Classes Enrolling and 27 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A stray afternoon shower, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Here are 25 CIAC girls soccer players to watch during the 2026 season (ctpost.com) — Stratford girls soccer standout Scarlette Gutierrez is spotlighted among 25 CIAC players to watch after a strong 10-goal, 13-assist season for the Red Devils. The statewide list previews top returning talent and college-bound stars, giving Stratford fans a sense of the high level of competition their senior midfielder will face this fall.
   

• Ex-Bridgeport officer caught on video stealing cash from bodega during drug raid, warrant says (ctpost.com) — A former Bridgeport police officer who lives in Stratford has been charged after surveillance and body camera footage allegedly showed him taking cash from a toolbox during a 2022 drug raid at a city deli. State police say he's accused of tampering with evidence, has posted bond, and is currently barred from serving as an officer in Connecticut while the investigation continues.
   

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  • Fun, fun, fun for all ages!
    The Creativity Station from Arts Alliance of Stratford will be at Art in the Park; Oct 3rd, 10-3pm; Greg Ackley Park; Lordship, Stratford, CT. … (Nextdoor Lordship)
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    Looking for bi-weekly for a 1900sq foot home, 3 bed/2.5 bath that has 1 dog and 2 cats. My cleaning person recently has some personal things come up… (Nextdoor Lordship)
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🗞 Nearby News

Bridgeport

  • Bridgeport Police Hispanic Society To Host Wheels & Shields Car And Bike Show This Weekend (patch.com)
  • A Healthier Lawn Starts With Effective Weed Control in Bridgeport, CT (wordpress.com)

Milford

  • Milford Arrest Log, Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2026 (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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