🌱Lyme Disease Cases Rising + Summer Book, Bake Sale Aug. 19

Hello again, neighbors. Karena Garrity here with your fresh copy of the The Haddams-Killingworth Daily, full of all the community information you need to know right now.

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Now, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower. High: 88 Low: 74.

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

1. Beach, vacation, back to school, stocking up for the cold winter months? Whatever your plans, you're sure to find something in the Killingworth Library's selection of fiction and nonfiction hardcovers and paperbacks, children's and YA titles, DVDs and CDs and jigsaw puzzles that will be available at the upcoming Summer Book and Bake Sale, which will take place on August 19. Hope to see you there! (Press Release Desk)
2. According to WWLP.com, "Lyme disease cases have jumped across the United States over the past 15 years, but especially in rural areas, a new study found. The top states in 2021, from highest to lowest, were New Jersey, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island and Connecticut,” the study’s authors wrote. Humans can get Lyme disease from the bite of an infected tick, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Milder symptoms include fever headache, fever, fatigue and skin rash. Left untreated, however, Lyme disease can spread to joints, the heart and the nervous system." Be careful out there and check yourself, pets and loved ones often for ticks. (WWLP.com)
3. It was a beautiful summer day on Saturday in Connecticut and residents were out in droves enjoying the summer season. So much so, that according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Middletown Press, "Millers Pond State Park in Haddam was closed for the day on Saturday after reaching capacity." (Middletown Press)

Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

From my notebook:

• Goodspeed Musicals: "Tag your bosom friend and plan a girls night to see the world premiere of "Anne of Green Gables!" Now playing at The Goodspeed through Sept 4. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3BKvtzS." (Goodspeed Musicals via Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "Please note: Tuesday, August 9 is the last day the library will be accepting donations for our Summer Book Sale. Make sure any offerings are in clean, salable condition and please, no magazines, encyclopedias or textbooks." (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)
• The Congregational Church in Killingworth, UCC: "After two years of the race being suspended, what a great day to return to this Killingworth tradition! The Killingworth Road Race brought out a record 200-plus runners for the four-mile run. Overcast skies were a welcome bonus at the start on an otherwise hot summer day. Many thanks to the participants and supporters!" (The Congregational Church in Killingworth, UCC via Facebook)

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— 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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