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Hi there, Ledyard! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What police are revealing about the Fanning Road stabbing in Ledyard
  • What are Ledyard High students ranting and raving about now?
  • How is the NFL’s chaotic season rocking Ledyard High fans?

Also on today's calendar: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas! and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 47 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Thursday: Colder; a p.m. snow shower, temps: high: 34, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 33 and low of 19 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police identify suspect held in Ledyard stabbing at Fanning Road home (wiltonbulletin.com) — Police say a man has been charged after a stabbing at a Fanning Road home in Ledyard, where a victim was found with multiple stab wounds. The suspect, identified as Jabril Shabazz of Ledyard, is being held on bond while Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation police continue their investigation.
   

• Ranting and Raving (colonelnews.com) — Students and staff at Ledyard High School are sounding off about everything from when Christmas decorations should go up to whether Dunkin’ drinks are worth the money and how cold classrooms should be. Others are eagerly anticipating a Spanish-class trip to Costa Rica and gushing over a new movie. Their rants and raves show how everyday opinions shape school life and connections.
   

• The NFL's 'New Normal' (colonelnews.com) — Ledyard High School football fans are riding the NFL’s wild 2025 season, with one student thrilled about the New England Patriots’ surprise resurgence and another crushed by the injury-plagued Washington Commanders. The story breaks down how dramatic turnarounds, key injuries, and shifting records are reshaping expectations. It shows how these league-wide swings are hitting local fans’ emotions close to home.
   

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