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And on the Waterford Patch calendar - Friday Fish & Chips in the Borough

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Hello Waterford! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Waterford rider powered to victory in NHRA division finals

Also on today's calendar: Friday Fish & Chips in the Borough and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Summit Racing Series E.T. Finals divisional results set stage for championship battle (nhra.com) — Waterford racer Shawn Rainey grabbed a Bike/Sled win at the NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division Finals, helping put the town on the drag-racing map. The expanded 2026 series now sends more grassroots drivers toward a Las Vegas world championship showdown, giving local fans another reason to follow Rainey's season.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Waterford Public Schools posted a job opening for Drama Musical Director in Waterford. Apply here.
  • Sherwin-Williams Company posted a job opening for Bilingual Store Associate (Spanish) in Waterford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterford here.

🗞 Nearby News

New London

  • USS Idaho returns to Connecticut after 19,000-mile deployment (idahonews.com)
  • Local Event: Mural Celebration Sunday, October 4th from 4 (patch.com)

Groton

  • Scam Callers Spoofing Groton Police Phone Number (patch.com)

Ok Waterford! 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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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