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• Avon Science Education Institution Gets Massive Grant From NASA (patch.com) — A major NASA-funded upgrade is coming to Avon's Talcott Mountain Science Center, bringing a new digital planetarium, research-grade telescope, and data science lab right to your backyard. Over the next year, thousands of Connecticut students and local residents will gain hands-on access to professional astronomy tools, citizen science projects, and expanded public programs as the Avon institution approaches its 60th anniversary.
• Baseball Training Business Among 17 New Avon Businesses Registered In September (patch.com) — New businesses are popping up around Avon, including a baseball training company, a beauty salon, and a new liquor retailer, all officially registered with the state in September. From Lovely Street to Old Farms Road and West Main, the latest filings highlight fresh services and shops that may soon become part of your regular local routine.
• Simsbury runs over Bloomfield for third straight victory, 55-20 (collinsvillepress.com) — Simsbury football is on a roll after a 55-20 win over Bloomfield, just a week after putting up 20 points in a victory over Avon. The Trojans' powerful ground game and opportunistic defense have them riding a three-game streak as they prepare for a historic rivalry matchup with Farmington next week.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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