🌱 Essex-Chester Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Aug 16)

Good morning, hello. It's me, Contributing Writer, your host of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community. In this issue, you'll learn about...

• Naperville residents receive college/university degrees
• Joan Laducer Obituary
• 5 Vacation Hotspots With The Cleanest Air

But first, today's weather:

A brief shower or two. High: 77 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Essex-Chester-Deep River today:

1. Naperville residents receive college/university degrees, named to ... (Chicago Tribune)
2. Joan Laducer Obituary (2023) - Hartford, CT - Hartford Courant (Legacy.com)
3. These 5 Vacation Hotspots Have The Cleanest Air In Massachusetts (Live 95.9)
4. Hurtle's 'Lyme Home Watch' Earns Accreditation From National ... (lymeline.com)
5. Delco Literacy Council plants tree to honor Neag Foundation founder (The Delaware County Daily Times)
6. Books banned in other states fuel Vermont lieutenant governor's ... (CT Insider)
7. Cat's out of the bag: Kitten turns up in a stolen car in Connecticut (Chester and District Standard)
8. Chester Hniedziejko Obituary (2023) - Windsor, CT - Hartford Courant (Legacy.com)

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From my notebook:

• Chester CT Historical Society: "Did you get our August newsletter in the mail today? We hope you find interesting Chester history in it! Those of you who have a house built before 1901, we HOPE you'll save the insert about the new book on old homes we're going to do. I..." (Chester CT Historical Society via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Repost from @thevillagebistroct • Our french onion soup has remained the same since day 1. Prepared with a satisfying broth, sweet caramelized onions, sherry, thyme, sourdough crostini and lots of cheese. Photo credit: 📸 @therunningfood..." (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Be a Mindful Pet Owner You may love your pet and everything they do — but that doesn’t mean everyone else does, too. A good neighbor is a responsible pet owner who keeps their pets in check. Taking your dog for a walk throughout the neig..." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Contributing Writer

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