Cruise to Selden Island, Adopt a Dog, Win Money for College

Good morning! Today is Thursday, August 15:

1. Weather: Sunny, with a high near 78!!
2. Adopt a dog: This cute dog is up for adoption!
3. Read and Win Money for College: The Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET) is sponsoring “Reading Makes Cent$,” a summer reading program for children in grades K-8.  Any child who reads this summer is eligible to win a $250 CHET direct-sold 529 college savings account. Entries for the eight $250 prize drawings must be received by 8/23/13 (postmarked by 8/16/13). Click here for more info!
4. Take a Cruise: Selden Island Sunset Navigation on RiverQuest is today! Selden Creek borders Selden Island, an island that is an untouched, pristine 640 acre Connecticut State Park, located in the town of Lyme. RiverQuest will cruise south down the Connecticut River from Eagle Landing State Park, Haddam, into Selden Creek for a circumnavigation of Selden Island. 
   
5. Catch-up: Sometimes life gets in the way of checking out the latest local stories so in case you missed it, here's a recap:

• Moodus Reservoir Preservation Group Discusses Weed Control…
• Haddam-Killingworth Schools Continue Hiring After Some Unexpected Resignations
• Obituaries: Sessa, Berdensey, Germaine, Roberts

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