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Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Hartford Police To Conduct DUI Checkpoint, Find Out Where (patch.com) — Hartford drivers should be aware that city police will run a DUI checkpoint Thursday evening near 401 Flatbush Avenue, operating from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Hartford Police Department's Traffic Division, backed by a state transportation grant, urges residents to plan ahead, avoid impaired driving, and make responsible choices on local roads.
2. Hartford launches new, first-of-its-kind office for community empowerment (wtnh.com) — Hartford has launched a new Office of Community Empowerment to give residents a stronger voice in city decisions and improve outreach in every neighborhood. Led by two community organizers, the office will bring City Hall directly into communities, helping people understand local government, access resources, and advocate more effectively for their needs.
3. Trinity College offering free tuition for accepted students who live in Hartford (nbcconnecticut.com) — Hartford residents accepted to Trinity College can now attend with free tuition, room, and board, while many other Connecticut students qualify for steep discounts. The new program, driven by competition and rising college costs, aims to keep talented local students in Hartford and make a $70,000-plus education realistically affordable for families who might otherwise rule it out.
4. Dom Amore: In Hartford, the product on the pitch is finally matching the passion in the bleachers (courant.com) — Hartford soccer fans finally have a team matching their passion, as Hartford Athletic advances to the Prinx Tires USL Cup final after a 2-1 semifinal win at Trinity Health Stadium. With crowds still turning out and players crediting the city's energy, the club's new coach and GM has transformed results, giving Hartford a realistic shot at a major trophy.
5. Farmington HS Students Help Hospital Patients Pass The Time (patch.com) — Hartford Hospital patients are getting a thoughtful new way to pass the time, thanks to Farmington High School students who created a custom puzzle and activity book called MindMaze. The club worked with Hartford doctors and nurses, translated the book into Spanish, and is now expanding distribution across Connecticut, with free digital activities available online for local families.
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