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Five Things to Know Today

Earn Cash for LHS, After-Election Party, Global Warming, Campaign News Deadline

  1. Partly cloudy skies today. High 59F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight a few clouds from time to time. Low 42F.
  2. Did you know you can earn cash for Ledyard High School just by using your Stop & Shop card? The Stop & Shop A+ Bonus Bucks Program continues through March 2012. All you have to do is go to www.stopandshop.com/aplus to register online, or call 877-275-2758 to register your card over the phone. The Ledyard High School ID number is 05724. Tell your friends and relatives about it. Then every time you use your card LHS will get cash. Amazing!
  3. This is something new: all Ledyard town candidates are gathering for an after-election party at Valentino’s Restaurant in Ledyard Center after the polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov 8. That’s right – Republicans, Democrats, winners (and everyone else). The idea is to start right off by getting our new government talking… for the betterment of the town. After all have had a chance to meet and extend their congratulations, candidates will make their way to their respective party gatherings. What a great idea.
  4. According to Patch readers, the jury is still out on Global Warming.
  5. Our continue today. Remember, the deadline for all letters and other campaign submissions is Friday at 5 p.m. We will run campaign news through Sunday evening, then take a break, resuming normal Election Day coverage on Tuesday.


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