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Yep, July Was a Scorcher
Your instincts are right, July 2013 was the hottest ever in Connecticut, weather experts report.

Hello! I may be a familiar face to some of you as I've been the local editor for North Branford for almost two years and lived in Branford for the last four years. If you don't know me, I hope to meet you soon!
I moved to North Branford in second grade and my parents still live in the house I grew up in (Hi Mom and Dad!). I graduated from North Branford High School in 1997 where I was involved in the drama club, Peer Advocates, manager of the hockey team and a JV soccer player for three years (athletics obviously weren't my strong suit!).
After high school, I went to Southern Connecticut State University. It took a while to figure out exactly what I wanted to major in, but once I took my first journalism class, I was hooked. I worked at Shore Publishing for seven years, including six as the sports editor.
I've been the local editor for North Branford Patch since March 2011 and in the beginning of 2013, I also took on Branford Patch. Throughout this time, I have enjoyed learning more about the towns, meeting so many wonderful people and seeing how the residents really look out for each other.
I'd love to hear from you with comments, questions, story ideas, and other local happenings so feel free to email me at jenn.mcculloch@patch.com or call me at 203-517-7541.
Your instincts are right, July 2013 was the hottest ever in Connecticut, weather experts report.

It's August 6. Need a little help planning your day? Patch pulls it all together for you!
It's August 6. Need a little help planning your day? Patch pulls it all together for you!
The following arrest information was supplied by the Branford Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
The change will generate new revenues for the state and allow a wide variety of new vanity plates.
The change will generate new revenues for the state and allow a wide variety of new vanity plates.
It's the first full week of August. Here's what's happening around North Branford.
It's the first full week of August. Here's what happening in Branford: trivia night, library events and two jazz nights!
Backpacks don't have to just look good, they have to feel good too. Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding a quality backpack during back-to-school shopping.
The people were described as "rude, unfriendly folk" by one Conde Nast Traveler reader.
The man, whose family was brutally murdered in the infamous 2007 Cheshire home invasion, is expected to have another child on Dec. 3.
The magazine questions how one of the richest states in the union got into so much of a financial mess. Answer: Politicians.
Branford property transactions from May 4 to 11, 2013.
Backpacks don't have to just look good, they have to feel good too. Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding a quality backpack during back-to-school shopping.
The people were described as "rude, unfriendly folk" by one Conde Nast Traveler reader.
The magazine questions how one of the richest states in the union got into so much of a financial mess. Answer: Politicians.
The man, whose family was brutally murdered in the infamous 2007 Cheshire home invasion, is expected to have another child on Dec. 3.
A crack-cocaine and heroin dealer was sentenced with help from members of the Branford Police Department.