Sunshine, Flag Day & WLHS Graduation

1. Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day!

The sun is back and will be here to stay for the next few days, according to the National Weather Service. Today, look forward to a temperature of 77ºF, with a gentle breeze. It will be a bit cooler tonight with temperatures dipping to 54ºF.

2. Congratulations to the !

The clouds parted just in time to let some of that glorious, bright sun to shine down on the nearly 300 graduates as they marched onto the school's field Wednesday night. The speakers left the students, now alumni, inspired and wished them well as they move into the next phase of their lives.

3. Did you know that Connecticut has 28 sons playing in the National Hocky League today?

, a Windsor Locks native, writes about the Nut Meg State's connection to the NHL, highlighting Hamden native Jonathan Quick, who just helped lead the L.A. Kings win the Stanley Cup.

And don't forget about Enfield's own Craig Janney, a frequent all-star, played in the league for 12 seasons. Janney played for six teams, but it remembered most for his time with the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues.

4. East Windsor lost a longtime resident last weekend with the . A man involved in many social clubs, Doughney was remembered Sunday on the Liedertafel Singing Club - German Club's Facebook page as a "great man" with a "wonderful soul."

Calling hours are tonight from 4 to 7 p.m. at Carmon Poquonock Funeral Home in Windsor.

5. Happy Flag Day! Pause for a moment today to remember our nation's flag's history.

You're a grand old flag,
You're a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You're the emblem of
The land I love.

- You're a Grand Old Flag, by George M. Cohan