🌱Lacrosse Champ Takes Stick To College + VRHS Actresses Win Award

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 79 Low: 58.

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

1. Leading the Valley Regional High School Boy's Lacrosse team as its captain and the number one points getter, graduating senior Cooper Strecker definitely lived in the moment and made the most of his senior season. According to the Zip06 article, Strecker reportedly scored a team-leading 32 goals and also had 27 assists on his way to a team-best total of 59 points on the season. Cooper will be attending Albertus Magnus College in the fall where he will continue playing lacrosse. Good luck Cooper!(Zip06)
2. Valley Regional High School students Brooke Dellarocco and Chase Conrad were awarded the Stephen Sondheim Best Supporting Actress award for their parts in the VRHS musical "The Little Mermaid." The Sondheim Awards are presented by Broadway Method Academy (BMA) in association with the Shubert Theatre. Modeled after Broadway’s Tony Awards, the Sondheim Awards recognizes excellence in high school musical theater. Reportedly, the program’s mission is to emphasize the importance of arts education by celebrating and supporting student achievement in high school musical theater. Congratulations girls!
3. Want to add a new member to your family and make a positive impact on the world at the same time? Consider adopting a pet from a local shelter. Shelters have dogs, cats and other pets ready and waiting to be adopted. (Patch)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Maritime Music and Tradition Society - programs (9 a.m.)
• Summer Programs for High School Students (9 a.m.)
• Summer Programs For Teens (9 a.m.)
• Personnel Committee - Essex Library Association (noon)
• Cocktails with Friends fundraiser - Essex Library Association (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "The British Raid On Essex with Jerry Roberts Monday, June 13 at 4 p.m. is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Jerry Roberts, former director of the Connecticut River Museum, led the project which uncovered the true story behind the British Raid on Essex and then literally wrote the book on it!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Summer break for Region 4 starts next week! We are all excited to slow down a bit but research indicates that completely throwing away a routine and schedule can negatively impact kiddos. Here is an article explaining why creating a relaxed routine and schedule this summer ultimately helps everyone in the family.
  https://preventchildabuse.org/resou.../summer-break-routine/." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "This summer, the Essex Library is proud to present Kid's Music Camp with Margie for children in PreK-2nd grade! Two Sessions: Wednesday June 29 at 4 p.m. and Wednesday July 27 at 4 p.m. Registration is required." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Join us at Grove Street Park for Lunchtime with Louie Story Time! Featuring local, licensed therapy dog, Louie the Labrador. June 16, and 23 at 12:15 p.m. No registration required." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "See the new Top Choices at the Deep River Public Library at: *** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb... This week's 20 new Top Choices include "Sparring Partners," "This Time Tomorrow," and "The Homewreckers." (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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