🌱 Bobcat Attack In Selden Neck Park + Poetry & Meditation Session

Hello, The Haddams-Killingworth! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the Fourth of July. I’ll be back in your inbox after the holiday, but until then, here’s what’s happening in town today.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: A couple of t-showers; warmer. High: 85 Low: 69.
• Tuesday: Humid with a stray t-shower. High: 82 Low: 66.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 89 Low: 70.

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

1. On Friday, a camp leader was attacked by a bobcat at Selden Neck State Park in nearby Lyme. Officials report the victim was attacked by the big cat while sleeping in a hammock.The leader and two other employees killed the bobcat, which was later confirmed to test positive for rabies; all three individuals received treatment for minor injuries. (WABC-TV)
2. Multiple municipalities within driving distance of The Haddams-Killingworth area have postponed their Independence Day fireworks displays due to anticipated storms. Norwalk has rescheduled its fireworks to Jul. 5, while Madison, Meriden, and Naugatuck have all postponed to Jul. 7; Hartford Bonanza will take place on Jul. 8, and Waterbury's Food Trucks and Fireworks Extravaganza is rescheduled for Jul. 9. As of yesterday (Sun, Jul. 2) evening, no cancelations have been announced for the following fireworks near The Haddams-Killingworth. (WTNH.com)
3. The Killingworth Library Association invites the community to a Poetry & Meditation session on Friday, Jul. 7 at 6:30 p.m. The event will be led by Stephen Watson of Someday Farm, and take place under the tent on the back lawn. Those who wish to attend are encouraged to register online. (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)

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Coming up in and around The Haddams-Killingworth:

Monday, July 3

• Monthly Astrology Circle At Running Brook Farms (6:30 PM)

Tuesday, July 4

• July 4th Cookout At Essex Corinthian Yacht Club (5:00 PM)

Wednesday, July 5

• East Haddam Farmers' Market At Ballek's Garden Center (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new place to call home? Two homes in East Haddam have just hit the local real estate market. (The Haddams-Killingworth Patch)
• Goodspeed Musicals has announced two cast members in its upcoming production of Here You Come Again, taking place at the Terris Theatre down the road in Chester from Jul. 26-Aug. 27. Tricia Paoluccio will portray Dolly Parton, and Matthew Risch will portray Kevin. (Goodspeed Musicals via Facebook)
• Over the weekend, Killingworth Lions volunteered in support of True Value, which has served the local community for the last 40 years. The Lions came out to serve hot dogs at the business' celebration.(Killingworth Lions via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.