🌱A Man Fell Overboard In Long Island Sound + Air Quality Alert Issued

Good morning, hello! Karena Garrity here with your fresh copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in the community, including updates on:

• Man who fell overboard is at the hospital.
• Looking for a new home?
• Air quality alert.

But first, today's weather:

A shower; breezy in the p.m.. High: 72 Low: 48.

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

1. Tuesday morning, a man who fell overboard from a boat off Cornfield Point in Old Saybrook was taken to the hospital in life-threatening condition. According to CT Insider, "The man fell from his 20-foot vessel and was found in the water, said Paul Copleman, a spokesperson for the [state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection]. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. in the Long Island Sound, less than a mile from Cornfield Point. Several emergency crews responded to the scene. The Old Saybrook Fire Department said that the police department, the Old Saybrook ambulance, Middlesex Health paramedic, a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter and the Westbrook, Essex, Old Lyme and Guilford fire departments responded as well."(CT Insider)
2. Finding your next home shouldn't be a headache! Let Patch be your go-to source for listings in and around the Essex-Chester-Deep River area. See what's been listed this week. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. Did you notice the oddly colored sky and smokey smell in the air yesterday? Smoke from Canadian wildfires has wafted into the area and is proving to be problematic for many at-risk groups affected by poor air quality, such as people and animals with asthma and other breathing problems. According to The Hour.com, "Smoke from the Quebec fires is expected to elevate fine particulate matter, or very tiny particles of either solid matter or liquid droplets, to levels that are unhealthy for sensitive groups."An air quality alert for today has been issued. Be careful! (Thehour.com)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Wednesday, June 7

• Writer's Group! Ages High School-30 (6:00 PM)
• Sleep Tips with Dr. Wendy Hurwitz (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Deep River Fire Department: "Please join us for our next Community Breakfast this Sunday June 11th." (Deep River Fire Department via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "We are so honored to be one of three youth service bureaus to be chosen for the River Valley Fund for Families Positive Paths Initiative Fundraiser through the Community Foundation of Middlesex County! Please help us all make this event a wonderful success and consider purchasing tickets, which include a pre-show gathering and the show. Finer details and ticket purchases can be found below." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "Come see us, noon to 3, this Sunday. You asked? We deliver:" (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Recycle your electronics at the Essex Transfer Station!" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Summer in Deep River! Check out the concert series and information about Tai Chai!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll see you around.

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my 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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