Coffee in hand, Berlin? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Where does Berlin football rank in this year's state title race?
Also on today's calendar: Spellwork Basics and 15 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Meat Grinder Podcast (S9, E1): It's the 2026 CIAC Football Preview and Prediction Show (ctpost.com) — Berlin football fans get a direct shout-out in this statewide CIAC preview podcast, where Berlin is grouped with Connecticut's most dominant recent programs. Hosts break down each playoff division, highlight key teams and players to watch, and share early championship predictions, offering Berlin supporters context on how their team stacks up heading into the 2026 season.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
UnitedHealthcare At Home posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist 2369961 | Farmington, Connecticut | ProHealth Physicians in New Britain. Apply here.
Goodwill Southern New England, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Material Handler P/T in New Britain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berlin here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Britain
Southington No. 3, Berlin No. 9, New Britain No. 10 in preseason football poll (newbritainherald.com)
Crash causes serious injuries, shuts down I-84 West in New Britain: State police (wtnh.com)
New Britain residents support new speed cameras near schools to curb reckless driving (fox61.com)
Meriden
'Move-In-Ready' Home Hits The Market In Meriden (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!