🌱Chester Fair To Celebrate Dogs + CT Primary Results Are In

Hello and happy Thursday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in town these days.Keep reading for the latest.

Now, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower; humid. High: 84 Low: 68.

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

1. Join outCT and Tri-Town Youth Services on August 22 for "Pride 2022, Coming Out For Art!" The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at 155 Tower Ave, Groton. It will highlight local queer art. There will be refreshments and great company. The event is free, according to a Facebook post. Hope to see you there! (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
2. Save the date! The 2022 Chester Dog Fair will be held September 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chester Fair Grounds. Offering a plethora of dog-centered activities, vendors and information the event is a must-attend for dog lovers! There will also be live music, a beer and wine tent and food trucks! Tickets are $10 per family and $5 for individuals. All proceeds will go to benefit Homeward Bound CT, a non-profit, 501(C)3 organization. Hope to see you there!(Chester Dog Fair via Facebook)
3. The results of Connecticut's are in. According to a Patch article by Rich Scinto, "Trump-endorsed Leora Levy won the Senate primary. Klarides received the party endorsement going into the election, but Trump endorsed Levy late last week and helped her in a telethon fundraiser Monday. Klarides said the results weren't what she hoped for, but congratulated Levy on her victory, according to WFSB. According to the Connecticut Secretary of State website, Levy ended up with 45,725 votes, Klarides, 36,275, and Peter Lumaj with 8,474 votes. Levy will face off against incumbent Sen. Richard Blumenthal in November. (Patch)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Library Use - Essex Library Association (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "Harry Potter Week last week was magical! This themed week was created as a response to an Essex kid's request! Feel free to e-mail Miss Nicole at ngaudreau@essexlib.org if you think you have an idea for a cool library event or program." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "As if we need to remind you but we have the BEST community EVER! It takes a village!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Parents of VRHS: Support Valley Volleyball and get your car washed at the same time. The team is holding a car wash on August 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Deep River town hall. The cost is $10 a car. There will also be a bake sale! Hope to see you there.(Parents of VRHS via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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