Beloved photojournalist who chronicled Manchester’s big moments dies at 67
How Manchester firefighters are preparing for the worst inside burning buildings
Also on today's calendar: First Time Filers: What You Need To Know... and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How far can a fast dog run into the woods? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Not as warm, temps: high: 74, low: 51.
Friday: Mostly cloudy and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Longtime Photojournalist Remembered As 'The Photographer You Most Wanted To Have Around' (patch.com) — Manchester readers are remembering veteran photojournalist Jim Michaud, whose images chronicled everything from the Manchester Road Race to Groundhog Day at the Lutz Children’s Museum. Local leaders, including Mayor Jay Moran, praised his decades of dedication to covering Manchester’s big moments and everyday life, calling him a loyal, courageous storyteller who became part of the community he photographed.
• 'We have to perform at 100%': RIT scenarios are underway for Manchester firefighters (fox61.com) — Manchester firefighters are spending this week running intensive Rapid Intervention Team drills at Station 2, practicing how to rescue a downed firefighter from worst‑case fire conditions. Training officer Battalion Chief Matt Leroux says all 104 department members will cycle through the scenarios over four days, stressing teamwork, focus, and being ready for emergencies they hope never happen.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Daniel, our fur baby. He went missing on 5/14/26. Gerard st near parker st and east center st in Manchester, ct. please help bring him home safely 8609650675. He is not… (Nextdoor Manchester High East Side)
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🗞 Nearby News
East Hartford
3 kittens rescued after being found in East Hartford dumpster, reward for info offered (nbcconnecticut.com)
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Westchester's Reyna Among NY Stars Heading To FIFA World Cup: See Full USMNT Roster (dailyvoice.com)
South Windsor
More Than 2,200 Company Layoffs Announced In CT In 2026, As Economic Woes Continue To Bite (patch.com)
Vernon
Vernon Police Confiscate Homemade Cannon Found In Vehicle At Traffic Stop (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Halfway. After that, the dog is running *out of* the woods. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!