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Daily Five: Democratic Debate

Five things to know for July 30

1. A break from the dreary weather today as the forecast calls for a mostly sunny day with a high temperature of 75 degrees and daytime humidity of 76 percent. Sunrise is 5:42 a.m., sunset is 8:07 p.m.

2. The Senate race comes to New London today as Democratic candidates Susan Bysiewciz and Chris Murphy hold a at the . Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the debate itself starts half an hour later. If you want to watch from home, tune in to MyTV9.

3. Need some help with your computer skills? The has a session to help you out today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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4. Thanks to the , which recently began posting announcements, events, and blogs on things going on with their own organization as well as member businesses. We love to see this level of interaction!

5. Miguel Hidalgo, a Mexican priest and independence leader, was executed on this day after an unsuccessful uprising against Spanish rule. He was 58 years old.

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