🌱Wicked Weather Is On Its Way + Learn About Owls At The Essex Library

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. In today's Daily, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• New direct flights from CT to the Bahamas!
• Wicked weather is on its way!
• Animals at the Essex Library!

But first, today's weather:

A little afternoon rain. High: 43 Low: 41.

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

1. Looking to get out of the cold and into the sun? Well, you are in luck! According to a Press Release from Middlesex County Chamber, "a new nonstop service to Jamaica takes off from Bradley International Airport. The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce that Spirit Airlines has launched a new, nonstop service to Montego Bay, Jamaica today. The inaugural flight from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) departed this morning.“We are proud to have finally launched nonstop service to Montego Bay,” said Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E., executive director of the CAA. “In addition to connecting our passengers to an exciting travel destination, we are proud to offer convenient connectivity for the state’s strong Jamaican population, their friends and their relatives. We thank Spirit Airlines.”(Press Release Desk)
2. Weekend weather is predicted to be wicked! According to a Facebook post from the Essex Fire Engine Co. No. 1. Damaging wind potential and heavy rain is forecasted for tonight into Friday. Damaging wind gusts are the highest concern for Friday." Stay safe and happy holidays! (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
3. Don't miss out on next week's incredible animal program with Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center at the Essex Library. The program is Nocturnal Animals and it will be held on December 28 at 4:30p.m. According to a Facebook post from the library, visitors will have the chance to meet a live owl and learn how incredible their nighttime senses are! The program is for children in grades PreK-6. Registration is required as seating is limited. Call 860-767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com" (Essex Library via Facebook)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Operation Holiday® Donors Invited to “Adopt" those in Need of Help (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Board of Trade: "We bring you Savour Cafe and Bakery! Cookies aren’t just for Santa! Stop by for the perfect hostess, teacher, best friend or anyone gift: Christmas Cookie Box! " (Essex Board of Trade via Facebook)
• Essex Fire Engine Co. No. 1: "If there are power outages due to the upcoming storm and you need to use a generator, please use it properly to keep you and your family safe. GENERATOR SAFTEY INFORMATION: Place generators at least 20 feet away from your home." (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "A reminder that the Essex Library Association closes for federal holidays and will close early at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 24 and be closed on Monday, December 26 in observance of Christmas. The library re-opens Tuesday, Dec. 27.” (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Expressing our gratitude and sharing some wellness strategies! - https://mailchi.mp/ttysb/gt7pycu4ed-10331657" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Check out the 2022, Nest Gatherings Wrap-up ANDDDD the January 2023 Gatherings schedule! Registration can be completed below! https://www.meetup.com/Nest-Gatherings/" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Check out the latest FREE class listing from the Women's Business Development Council for December through April. All WBDC classes are being held virtually via Zoom 💻 http://ow.ly/69FY50JGMlH" (Essex Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with 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.

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