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1. Fuel Costs: The Cheapest, Most Expensive Places To Get Gas In Farmington (patch.com) — Farmington drivers can currently find regular gas for less than the statewide average, with 13 local stations reporting prices and several notably undercutting $4.40 per gallon. A breakdown of each station's most recent price helps residents decide where to fill up while statewide and national trends show how Farmington compares.
2. Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Farmington This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families in Farmington have several nearby options for picking pumpkins this fall, including a local Scott Swamp Road farmstand and popular patches in Avon, Southington, and Simsbury. The piece also walks readers through practical, step-by-step tips for carving a sturdy, eye-catching jack-o'-lantern once they bring their pumpkin home.
3. Trinity Students Share their Summer Intern Experiences at First Internship Showcase (trincoll.edu) — A Trinity College student spent the summer working in sports management with Soccer XS in Farmington, handling scheduling, payroll, hiring, and even designing a camp curriculum. Her experience at the local company gave her hands-on business and communication skills while she builds toward a future career in professional sports, showing students how Farmington internships can be a valuable stepping stone.
4. EXCLUSIVE: FBI says it's working to bring fugitive Kosta Diamantis back from Greece (wfsb.com) — Federal authorities have officially seized a Farmington home owned by former state budget official Kosta Diamantis as they work with Greek authorities to return him from Greece for sentencing. The case involves bribery, extortion, and possible pension and Social Security losses, and the FBI says it is pushing for stronger accountability after Diamantis fled while on bond.
5. As CT officials tout clean water progress, issues remain in Long Island Sound. Here's why (courant.com) — State officials have issued new fish consumption advisories that include the lower Farmington River, meaning local anglers should pay close attention to what they catch and eat. The latest statewide water quality report shows overall improvement but flags PFOS contamination, stormwater runoff problems, and lingering issues in Long Island Sound, with public comments invited through November 1.
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