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Hello, hello. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town these days. Today you'll read about these stories and more...

• Celebrate in downtown Essex with the Groundhog Day Parade day!
• Two days of full-day Pre-K cohort proposed in the region.
• Take the plunge to help Special Olympics.

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon shower in spots. High: 52 Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

1. Don't forget today is the annual Essex Groundhog Day Parade in downtown Essex! What will Essex Ed be wearing this year? The parade will kick off at 1:30 p.m.. Get your groundhog gear on and your pots and pans to make some noise. Hope to see you there! (Essex Library via Facebook)
2. According to an e-mail sent out by Superintendent Brian White, this year Region 4 is hoping to expand the hours of our Pre-K program and support the operational needs of our schools. The district reportedly surveyed all three communities of Chester, Deep River and Essex to determine current and...

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