🌱 Patch AM: Police seek tips after former Waterford resident found dead in New London

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• Police seek tips after former Waterford resident found dead in New London

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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• Thursday: Clouds yielding to some sun, with a high of 41 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Snow late in the afternoon, temps: high: 26, low: 22.
• Saturday: Cold; a.m. snow, 1-2", breezy, with a high of 31 and low of 14 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Waterford Woman Found Dead In New London, Police Say (patch.com) — A 56-year-old woman previously from Waterford was found deceased behind a Williams Street property in New London on Wednesday morning, according to police. Investigators have identified her as Kelly Anne Lewis and say the case remains active. Residents who may have seen anything unusual in that area are urged to contact New London detectives or use the anonymous Tip411 system.
   

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Friday December 26

• Agile Classroom Training in New London, CT
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• JUMP - America's Van Halen Experience
  Premier Theater , 39 Norwich-Westerly Rd , Ledyard
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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