Monday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 67.
Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 74 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• CT man arrested in fatal pedestrian crash involving 4-year-old girl. Child's parents also face charges. (courant.com) — Manchester residents are learning more about June's fatal crash that killed 4-year-old Akari Cortes on East Center Street, as the driver and the child's parents now face charges. Police say the driver is accused of misconduct with a motor vehicle and distracted driving, while the parents are charged with risk of injury to children and are due in Manchester Superior Court in early September.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Powell: Polite society mustn't discuss transgender players in sports —Chris Powell Read on Patch
Okay I have a question for everyone I've done my research online and I've talked to my doctor but I was wondering if anyone has any other ideas of how I got this or what I have to do with it since I have it I have no iron the normal from what I understand is 39 for women I am out of three to a six. I am not looking for any medical advice and if it is given I will take it in stride and try… (Nextdoor Broad-Middle Turnpike)
Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Manchester. Apply here.
The Manchester Public School District posted a job opening for Daytime ESL Teacher in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manchester here.
State police investigating serious rollover crash on I-84 in East Hartford (courant.com)
National anti-incumbent wave comes to CT with veteran lawmakers ousted in primaries, caucuses (courant.com)
South Windsor
Stafford Contractor Charged With Burglary After Returning To South Windsor Home To Steal Money (fiorreports.com)
Glastonbury
What you need to know about the 2026 CIAC high school girls cross country season (ctpost.com)
1963 Ronettes Hit, Sung by a 19-Year-Old Ronnie Spector and Built on 42 Takes, Is the One Song Neil Young Says Lives in His Soul Forever (thenewstribune.com)
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