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🌱 Patch AM: How Waterford factored into Killingly’s road to the state final
And on the Waterford Patch calendar - Waterford Community Band Holiday Concert

What's up Waterford! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Waterford factored into Killingly’s road to the state final
Also on today's calendar: Waterford Community Band Holiday Concert and 7 more events.
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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Waterfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Snow and flurries, up to 1", with a high of 32 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Sun, then clouds; very cold, temps: high: 28, low: 19.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high of 32 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• It's Killingly vs. Hand playing on Saturday for the Class SS state title (theday.com) — Waterford High’s football team gets a brief but notable shoutout as one of the Class SS quarterfinalists that powerhouse Killingly defeated on its way to Saturday’s state championship game against Hand in New Britain. While the matchup centers on Killingly and Hand, it also highlights the strength of Waterford’s schedule and the level of competition local athletes are facing this season.
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📸 Around Waterford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waterford
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★ Featured events ★
- Waterford Community Band Holiday Concert
Waterford Community Center, 24 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
2:00 pm - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas!
102 Newtown Rd, Groton
2:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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Other local events
- Casual Bridge
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9:00 am - Painting Group
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10:00 am - Mahjongg
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10:00 am - Pickleball Open Play for Adv. Beginners/Intermediate
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11:45 am - TABLE TENNIS Open Play
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1:00 pm - Waterford Quilting Group
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1:00 pm - Flood & Erosion Control Board Meeting
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7:00 pm - Morning Muffin Meetup with Senior Services
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8:30 am
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
📣 Waterford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Heal Jamaica - Hurricane Relief Concert
The Barn , 13 Fort Hill Rd , Groton
1:00 pm - The Eastern Connecticut Ballet presents: The Nutcracker
Garde Arts Center , 325 State St , New London
1:30 pm - Pop-Up Market
295 Meridian St , Groton
4:00 pm - Historic District Commission
Ledyard Calendar , 741 Colonel Ledyard Hwy , Ledyard
7:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Waterford. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Waterford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterford here.
🗞 Nearby News
New London
- City Of New London Earns Statewide Award (patch.com)
- Outreach workers aim to keep people off streets in New London (nbcconnecticut.com)
- Community Bulletin Board for Dec. 14, 2025 (theday.com)
Niantic
- Holiday plants are perfect for decorating CT living spaces. What to know (courant.com)
Ok Waterford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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