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  • Can Ledyard’s boys’ track team turn last year’s near-miss into gold?

Also on today's calendar: Pottery Explorers Ages 5-7 and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Ledyardfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Snow late in the afternoon, with a high of 25 and low of 20 degrees.
  • Saturday: Morning snow, 1-2"; cloudy, temps: high: 30, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 35 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• H.S. boys' indoor track / 2025-26 preview capsules (theday.com) — Ledyard High’s boys’ indoor track team is expected to contend in ECC Division II this winter after narrowly finishing behind Bacon Academy last year. Coach Dave Tetlow returns a deep roster, especially in distance events, fresh off a Class M cross country title. Several Colonels are projected to make noise at the Class M state meet and beyond.
   


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  • Camelback Road is closed in Glendale due to a two-vehicle crash near 73rd Avenue, with police investigating the incident.
    7:11AM on Dec 24: A two-vehicle crash is causing road closures on Camelback Road from 71st to 75th avenues in Glendale as police investigate. (Nextdoor )
  • Ledyard School District posted a job opening for Long-Term Substitute Elementary Teacher 2nd Grade in Ledyard. Apply here.
  • Precision Castparts Corporation posted a job opening for Straightener - 2nd shift *5% Shift Differential + Quarterly Incentive Bonus* in Groton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ledyard here.

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  • Vehicle Goes Into Water, Dramatic Rescue Efforts Captured In Photos: CT News (patch.com)
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