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Good morning Waterford! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What should Waterford residents do when they find a hurt baby bird?
Also on today's calendar: End of Harvest at Samuel Smith Farmstead and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.
- Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 65, low: 47.
- Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Small Birds in Distress (ct.gov) — If you find an injured or orphaned small bird in Waterford, this guide explains how to tell whether it truly needs help and when to leave it alone. It also lists licensed rehabilitators, including a Waterford contact, so residents know exactly who to call for legal, expert care.
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📸 Around Waterford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waterford
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★ Featured events ★
- Waterford Farmers Market →
Waterford Community Center, 24 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Let's Speak English Together! →
10:00 am - Herbal Medicine Making: Fire Cider Workshop →
11:00 am - GA (Gamblers Anonymous) →
11:30 am - New Peasants: a documentary film →
2:00 pm - LEARN RESC →
10:00 am - CT Department Of Labor Job Fair →
11:00 am - Design Review Board Meeting →
Waterford CT
4:00 pm - Rope Ferry Commons →
5:30 pm - End of Harvest at Samuel Smith Farmstead →
82 Plants Dam Rd, East Lyme
10:00 am - Waterford's Wicked Wonderland Trunk-or-Treat Event →
Waterford High School, 20 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
2:00 pm - Elsewhere: Music of People, Places, & Stories →
Waterford High School, 20 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
2:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Sunday October 25
📣 Waterford Shout Outs!
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- Deans Mill Farm — (860) 245-5487
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Server in Waterford. Apply here.
- BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Deli Clerk Part Time in Waterford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterford here.
🗞 Nearby News
New London
- Driver claims he had to use restroom when he hit 95 mph through New London construction zone, troopers say (wfsb.com)
- Service Academy Nominations (house.gov)
- The Radical History of Italian Americans (jstor.org)
Groton
- State police: Groton man clocked at 147 mph on I-395 in Putnam (wtnh.com)
Montville
- Country Music Sensation Plans Special Weekend At Mohegan Sun (patch.com)
- Montville Open Houses Oct. 10-11: A 7-Bedroom Oakdale Home Built For 2 Households And A Ranch (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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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