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Greetings Glastonbury! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Is Glastonbury boys soccer finally back to its championship form?
  • Glastonbury neighbor quietly pockets a surprise $50,000 lottery payday

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This CT boys soccer team has a tradition of winning; it's trying to get back to the top (courant.com) — Glastonbury High's boys soccer team is off to a 3-0 start, signaling a strong comeback after last year's rare losing season and early playoff exit. Players and coaches say renewed commitment, tough summer training, and a challenging schedule have them eyeing another deep postseason run and a return to the championship tradition many longtime residents remember.
   

• $50K scratch-off win hits for Glastonbury lottery player (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A Glastonbury resident just scored a $50,000 prize on the "Best Chance to Be Millionaire" scratch-off, with the winning ticket sold at Newington Ave Noble in New Britain. Lottery officials list the prize as claimed Monday but are not releasing the winner's name or purchase details, so neighbors may be celebrating quietly among you.
   

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  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Line Cook - Glastonbury Chili's in Glastonbury. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

  • New Manchester Public Library Opens: Take a Visual Tour (patch.com)
  • Enzo Maresca Is Digging Up Old Manchester Derby Beef to Make a Point (wtnh.com)

East Hartford

  • East Hartford Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (news-usa.today)

Hartford

  • Prominent Hartford Choral Group Names New Associate Director (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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