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Columbia, Connecticut Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Columbia! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Tolland County Ag Day
  • Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown at Jay Heritage Center

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 53. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hot with partial sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 60 degrees.

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  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Lebanon. Apply here.
  • Eastern Connecticut State University posted a job opening for Assistant Coach Women's Lacrosse in Windham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Coventry

  • Here are GametimeCT's Athletes of the Week for the 2025-26 school year thus far (thehour.com)
  • Garden Rescue: Coventry (BBC One, Monday, June 8, 2026) MEMORABLE TV (memorabletv.com)

Storrs

  • 'Invention Convention' and a special connection bring Ukrainian students to CT (fox61.com)
  • From concentration camp to CEO: UConn alum's journey through internment (wfsb.com)
  • UConn To Face Michigan In TNT Sports HOF Series Boston - University of Connecticut Athletics (uconnhuskies.com)

Manchester

  • See Where Manchester Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map (patch.com)
  • Oh My Bob's Ranking — Discount Furniture Chain Holds No. 7 Spot on Top 100 Retailers List (patch.com)

Ok Columbia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Columbia

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.