🌱 The Whey Closes Permanently + Second Arrest In Child Abuse Case

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But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 75 Low: 53.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice. High: 76 Low: 57.

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

1. The Whey, a cherished restaurant in Middlesex County, has permanently closed down, leaving locals nostalgic for its signature gooey grilled cheese sandwiches and comforting bites. Over time, The Whey had established itself as a beloved and integral part of the community, making its closure a loss for many. (Daily Voice)
2. A second arrest has been made by New London police in relation to a child abuse case. Melissa Gregor, from East Haddam, surrendered herself and is facing charges an abundance of charges. This arrest is connected to a prior investigation involving domestic violence and child abuse after a malnourished child was discovered living in deplorable conditions and enduring abuse. (WTNH)
3. The East Haddam Historical Society is sponsoring the Junk in the Trunk Tag Sale and is currently looking for vendors to participate in the event taking place on May 20. Additionally, the East Haddam Garden Club will be hosting a bake and plant sale at the same location, offering a variety of delicious baked goods and plants for sale. (Patch)

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Today and tomorrow in and around The Haddams-Killingworth:

Monday, May 15:

• Tech Time With Brian At Acton Public Library (10:30 AM)

Tuesday, May 16:

• Trivia Night At Essex Indoor Golf (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join Killingsworth Library on Thursday, May 25, at 6:00 p.m. for an exploration into the world of fossils. Learn about fossils from guest speaker Bob Reynolds from the Thames Valley Rockhounds. This educational event is suitable for all ages and will take place in the library's spacious meeting room. (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)
• Discover the remarkable life of Alice Hamilton on Saturday, Jun. 3, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Gillette Castle State Park. As the first female professor at Harvard Medical School, Alice's contributions to occupational medicine, industrial toxicology, and industrial hygiene were groundbreaking. Her pivotal role in establishing an epidemic reporting system, combined with her close proximity to William Gillette and the ferry landing, adds even more intrigue to her story. (Gillette Castle Friends)

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Featured events:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week (May 16)
• “A Vanished Port: Middletown and the Slave Economy of the Caribbean, 1650-1824” (May 17)
• Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing (May 18)
• Junk in the Trunk Tag Sale (May 20)
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— 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.