🌱Animal Cruelty Case In Higganum + Tragic Water Deaths In CT

Hello, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Clouds yielding to sun. High: 71 Low: 47.

Here are the top three stories today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

1. Although the arrest warrant reportedly contains little information, what is known is that Dean Moore, 32, of Higganum, is facing 20 animal cruelty charges. Reportedly, sources told Eyewitness News, that several German shepherd puppies died on his property. He allegedly went on vacation and left the dogs outside. Moore cannot have possession of any animals, the arrest warrant says. His bail has been set at $20,000. (Eyewitness News 3)
2. It was all-aboard Monday for guests to take the inaugural ride of the first M8 electric train on Shore Line East. The train, which runs from New Haven to New London, emits no carbon emissions and is faster and has more amenities for riders compared to the diesel trains. "These electric trains coming into service are an important milestone for Shore Line East," Gov. Lamont said at a news briefing at Union Station in New Haven Monday. "It is an improvement that has been long-awaited and has been delivered." (Patch)
3. Ponds, lakes, rivers and oceans are all bodies of water and they are all dangerous given the right circumstances. As the mercury rose this weekend, Connecticut residents began to dip their toes in the water. Unfortunately, it had a tragic ending for two people who lost their lives. Saturday, at Uncas Pond in Lyme, a 16-year-old boy was reportedly swimming with friends when he lost his life. On Sunday, at Quonnipaug Lake in Guilford, a man in a kayak died trying to recover a lost paddle. There was a third incident on Sunday, which could have also ended in tragedy in Portland. However, in that incident, reportedly three good samaritans rescued the swimmer in distress at Great Hill Pond. (FOX61 Hartford)

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Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

• Coding for Kids - Killingworth Library (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Haddam-Killingworth Soccer Club: "It was a great weekend at the Clinton Tournament ⚽️! Congratulations to all our players!" (Facebook)
• Goodspeed Musicals: Goodspeed's dazzling new production of Cabaret is now playing at the historic Goodspeed Opera House through July 3. Get your ticket today!" (Facebook)
• Eightmile Wild & Scenic River Watershed: "Join us June 25 to search for reptiles and amphibians with herpetologist, Dennis Quinn!" (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for 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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