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Judge Royce Lamberth ruled from the bench Monday that evidence provided by the federal government was not sufficient to justify halting work.

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Woodstock Public Schools.
February menus
in addition, the lunch menus are printed every week in the Putnam Town Crier & Northeast Ledger.

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NEWS RELEASE:

New London Police Department’s K9 Magic receives body armor from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

New London Police Department, CT, K9 Magic received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Magic’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and is embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,225 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old, actively employed, and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

Thank you Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.! Your partnership and support is greatly appreciated!

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📣 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 for The Bradley Playhouse's production of Roald Dahl's 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒂 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 are fast approaching! We are calling on the incredible young talent in our community to join us! 🎭💫

𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: We are actively seeking and welcoming actors of all races, ethnicity, national origin, religion, mental and physical abilities, sexual/affectional orientation, gender, and its expression.

Let’s build a cast that is bold, brilliant, and as unique as Matilda herself. 📚⚡

📝 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲:
TheBradleyPlayhouse.org/audition/matilda-the-musical

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 email [email protected].

🎬𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: Rachel N. Terceira
🎼𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: Justin Simone
💃𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿: Catie Verostick
📋𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Kerrissa Cobb

📆 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
SUN, February 1 | 6:00-9:00 PM
MON, February 2 | 6:00-9:00 PM

📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
The Bradley Playhouse
30 Front St, Putnam, CT

⏰𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
Rehearsals: Sundays: all cast 1-5 PM
Mondays and Wednesdays: Kids 6-8 PM ; Adults 7-9:30 PM

🌟 Please arrive early for parking and paperwork and stay until the end.
We hope to see you there!

𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: TheBradleyPlayhouse.org/auditions

𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝒂 𝒍𝒆𝒈! 🎬✨

Book: Dennis Kelly • Music & Lyrics: Tim Minchin
Matilda is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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All Town buildings will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 to observe the holiday.