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Good day Farmington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Farmington resident sentenced in absentia, now an international fugitive
  • How a new Miss Porter's star chose UConn soccer early
  • Why a national award brought top Black physicians to Farmington

Also on today's calendar: An Enchanted Evening — A Festive Halloween Spa Night and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower possible, temps: high: 84, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ex-CT Budget Official And International Fugitive Sentenced In-Absentia In Corruption Case (patch.com) — Farmington residents are learning that neighbor Konstantinos "Kosta" Diamantis, a former high-ranking state budget and school construction official, has been sentenced in absentia to seven years in federal prison for a sweeping bribery and extortion scheme. Now a fugitive believed to be in Greece, he is being actively sought by federal authorities determined to return him to the U.S. to serve his sentence.
   

• Former Bangor High girls soccer All-American Stephenson commits to UConn (bangordailynews.com) — A standout Maine soccer forward has transferred to Miss Porter's School in Farmington, where she's now a junior while preparing to play for UConn in 2028. Her move brings a nationally recognized All-American talent into the local school community, and her coaches expect her competitive drive and scoring ability to translate well to the college level.
   

• UConn's Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Accepts National Medical Association Award with the Imhotep Connecticut National Medical Association Society (CTNMA) (uconn.edu) — A statewide group of Black physicians recently celebrated a major national award, with its inaugural fall gala and conference held at the Farmington Polo Club. The Connecticut National Medical Association Society, led by UConn's Dr. Cato Laurencin, was honored for its work advancing health equity, mentoring, and community outreach, including programs that connect students with Black doctors and tackle racial health disparities.
   

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  • Ye Trodden Path: A History of the Knox Trail - An Entertaining Presentation —Cindie Cagenello Read on Patch
  • Nordstrom, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Stock & Fulfillment - Westfarms in Farmington. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Avon

  • Garden Club Giving Away Free Plants, Seeds And Vases At Avon Library (patch.com)
  • Avon FD Hosting Meeting On Fire Station Modernization Project (patch.com)

New Britain

  • New Britain awarded $5.6M federal grant to protect children, families from lead poisoning (wtnh.com)
  • Breast cancer awareness fundraiser set for Bristol (newbritainherald.com)
  • News Briefs: Make a Plan to Vote…City Recognizes Baseball Champs…Hispanic Art and History at City Hall (newbritainindependent.com)

West Hartford

  • West Hartford Police Involved in Shooting with Middletown Murder Suspect - We-Ha (we-ha.com)

Ok Farmington! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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