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In today's newsletter:

  • Tractor-trailer crash shuts down I-95 southbound lane in Groton
  • Second-alarm house fire on Shennecossett Road ends with no injuries
  • See inside this 1840 Mystic gem near the river

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 36 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 35, low: 24.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 37 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes I-95 Lane In Groton (patch.com) — Morning drivers in Groton faced delays after a tractor-trailer and another vehicle crashed on I-95 southbound between exits 86 and 84, closing the right lane. State transportation officials reported the incident around 10:23 a.m., and motorists were urged to expect slower travel through the area while crews responded.
   

2. 2nd-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Groton Home: Report (patch.com) — Residents near Shennecossett Road in Groton saw a heavy fire response Tuesday evening when a house blaze escalated to a second alarm. Firefighters brought the flames under control in about 30 minutes, and officials reported no injuries from the incident.
   

3. 'Lovely Historic Home' For Sale In Mystic (patch.com) — House hunters in Groton can check out a historic 1840 home on Pearl Street in Mystic, listed at $2.2 million. The four-bedroom property offers nearly 3,000 square feet, abundant natural light, and a location just steps from the Mystic River and downtown.
   

4. Groton man facing hate crime charge called victim a slur, punched him in face, police say (thehour.com) — City of Groton police recently arrested a local man after an alleged unprovoked punch and ethnic slur against another customer at the Cumberland Farms on Mitchell Street. He now faces a hate crime-related intimidation charge, assault, and breach of peace, with a court appearance scheduled in New London next month. The case highlights how bias-motivated incidents are handled under Connecticut law.
   

5. Charges reduced for YouTuber who confronted CT state police sergeant at Groton home (nhregister.com) — A YouTuber’s charges have been reduced after a July confrontation outside a former state police sergeant’s home in Groton, shifting the case to a single trespass misdemeanor. The incident, which also led to a disorderly conduct charge against the retired officer, grew from a filmed visit and mobile billboard criticizing their prior interactions.
   

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  • Local authors Hillary Oat and Patricia Ann Chaffee will be in the Atrium (near the Beer Garden).
    at the Velvet Mill this Saturday, December 13th from 11-1 for holiday chat and book signing. Their cozy, holiday centric romance novels will be… (Nextdoor Buddington Rd)
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    Comfortable but reasonably priced. Where is the best place to purchase it? Thank you (Nextdoor Noank)
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