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Good morning Essex! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service at Deep River Congregational Church at Congregational Church-Deep Rvr
  • The Magic of the Honmoon: A K-Pop Demon Hunters Music & Craft Party (Ages 5-12) at Essex Library Association
  • Weekend Wiggle Worms (Ages 0-3) at Essex Library Association

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Clouds yielding to some sun, with a high of 41 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Snow late in the afternoon, temps: high: 25, low: 20.
  • Saturday: Morning snow, 2-4"; cloudy, with a high of 30 and low of 15 degrees.

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