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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service at Deep River Congregational Church at Congregational Church-Deep Rvr
  • Steve Cryan’s 32nd Annual Train Show at Connecticut River Museum at Connecticut River Museum
  • The Magic of the Honmoon: A K-Pop Demon Hunters Music & Craft Party (Ages 5-12) at Essex Library Association

... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!

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  • Thursday: Some brightening, temps: high: 41, low: 17. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Snow late in the afternoon, with a high of 25 and low of 20 degrees.

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