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

1. Once again, the Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department is happy to announce it has been awarded an Expansion Grant from the State of CT! This grant funding will reportedly be used to give HK kids camp scholarships to attend one of the many HK recreation summer camps this season. The Rec. Department is offering four week-long camps. Each week has its own theme. Children in grades 1 through 8 can attend the camps. (Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department via Facebook)
2. According to a statement, this week, Attorney General William Tong moved for state custody of 28 neglected German shepherd dogs seized from a Higganum home in May. Dean Moore, who allegedly left his Higganum home April 18 for a family vacation to the Philippines, leaving 23 German shepherds, in the care of temporary caretakers, was charged with 20 counts of animal cruelty. Two of Moore's dogs had given birth to a total of 19 puppies only weeks before. The puppies were allegedly kept outside in dangerously cold temperatures and unprotected from other adult dogs. Another dog was pregnant and due to give birth soon. Moore allegedly did not have enough food for the dogs. The charges against him are pending in Middletown Superior Court. A petition filed this week in Hartford Superior Court on behalf of the Department of Agriculture seeks permanent state custody of the dogs. The petition also seeks to have Moore reimburse the Department of Agriculture for the cost of the dogs' care while in state custody, for which he must post a bond. "Dean Moore failed to make adequate provision for the care of his many dogs during his planned, prolonged absence, and as a result, six puppies died. The court did the right thing in authorizing the removal of the remaining dogs for their protection. “We are now moving for state custody to ensure these dogs are given the care they need and the chance to find the safe, permanent, loving homes they deserve," Tong said in a statement. (Patch)
3. According to a press release from the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, Pullman & Comley's Family Law practice was recognized at the 2022 Connecticut Legal Awards, presented by the Connecticut Law Tribune. The practice was the recipient of the "Litigation Department of the Year — Specialty Litigation Practice" award. Congratulations! (Press Release Desk)

Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

• A Hike to Awaken Our Senses (2 p.m.)
• Trails Day Paddle To Refresh Our Sensibilities (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue: "Every farm needs a draft horse mail carrier! Our 31 years young Marshmellow enjoys his daily walk up the driveway to retrieve our mail. It keeps him physically active and gives him a purpose and a sense of accomplishment."(Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue via Facebook)
• Haddam-Killingworth Soccer Club: "The HKSC U14/15 Girls took the win in their last league game 2-1 over Guilford. Great season Girls!" (Haddam-Killingworth Soccer Club via Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "Only a couple of weeks left to purchase your Summer Fun Raffle tickets, to benefit the Killingworth Library!" (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)
• Arts Center at Killingworth: "Watercolor Workshop, New Gallery Show, Arts Festival Coming Up!" (Arts Center at Killingworth via Facebook)
• East Haddam Art League: "Come out to Two Wrasslin' Cats Coffee House and meet our East Haddam Art League Member George Fellner Photography. George has a new book out with his fantastic photography of stones and crystals.(East Haddam Art League via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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