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Ellington-Somers Digest: What's Happening, Sept 1 Edition

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things going down in Ellington-Somers.

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The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things going down in Ellington-Somers.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things going down in Ellington-Somers. (Connecticut State Police)

Happy Wednesday, Ellington-Somers. Here's everything you need to know to get this day started around your towns today.

First, today's weather: Heavy rain throughout the day. High: 68 Low: 57.

Here are the top stories in Ellington-Somers today:

  1. Who's Coming, Who's Going: The Latest Ellington Home Sales (Ellington-Somers Patch)
  2. Police Identify Gunshot Victim Found In Vehicle In Windsor Locks (Windsor Locks-East Windsor Patch)
  3. Kids Identification Day At Ellington Farmers Market (Ellington-Somers Patch)
  4. Friends of the Somers Library Prepare for Fall Used Book Sale (Ellington-Somers Patch)
  5. Ellington-Somers Pumpkin Patch Guide 2021 (Ellington-Somers Patch)
  6. MGM Springfield had successful turnout at hiring event (WWLP.com)

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Today in Ellington-Somers

  • Meet & Greet 1: Last Names: A - M - Crystal Lake School (12:30 AM)
  • Meet & Greet 1: Last Names: N - Z - Crystal Lake School (1:30 PM)

Ellington-Somers Patch Notebook

  • Friends of Hall Memorial Library Ellington CT: "For those of you who like the feel of a real book. We have plenty in the Book Cellar!" (Facebook)
  • Somers Congregational United Church of Christ: "A question for your Tuesday morning." (Facebook)
  • Somers Congregational United Church of Christ: "Please be careful out there this week as the remnants of Ida drop rain on our area. -Pastor Scott" (Facebook)
  • Somers Congregational United Church of Christ: "Want to help communities hit by Hurricane Ida? UCC Disaster Response has launched a special financial appeal for folks who would like to lend a hand. A link to donate is below. Thank you!" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Tim Jensen

E-mail: tim.jensen@patch.com
Tim Jensen is in his fourth decade of reporting news and sports in north central Connecticut. He currently oversees four Patch sites: Enfield, Windsor Locks-East Windsor, South Windsor and Ellington-Somers, and is also the Connecticut sports editor. He is president of the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance, serving as Gold Key Dinner chairman since 2015. He is commissioner of Blitzkrieg! Pro, an independent professional wrestling promotion based in Enfield. Tim has two children: Alex, a student at Seton Hall Law School, and Mia, who attends Springfield College.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Ellington-Somers Digest? I'm all ears. You can contact me at tim.jensen@patch.com.

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