🌱 Furry Friends Up For Adoption + Tri-Town Hospital Numbers

Happy Friday, people of Essex-Chester-Deep River! Here's everything happening today in Essex-Chester-Deep River.

First, today's weather:

Increasingly windy. High: 39 Low: 7.

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

1. Looking for a new fur friend? Dogs, Cats, Pets Available For Adoption At Essex-Chester-Deep River Area Shelters (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
2. Hospital Capacity In Tri-Towns (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. Coyote Sightings In The Tri-Towns (Town of Deep River)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Fun Friday Story Time (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "Scam artists try to take advantage of vulnerable taxpayers by stealing information and subsequently funds. Learn how to recognize signs that your identity has been stolen for tax-related issues and what to do if you become a victim." (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Being offered by OSYFS, this virtual event is for the caregivers of littles! This is an introduction to Circle of Security Parenting and is being held on Tuesday February 8th, from 6-7pm." (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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.