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Also on today's calendar: Finex Credit Union to Host Free Public Shred Day in Vernon on September 19 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Manchester Woman ID'd As Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Crash In East Hartford (patch.com) — Manchester residents are mourning 21-year-old Alicea Heaven Martinez-Navaez, a local woman who died in a late-night motorcycle crash on Route 2 in East Hartford. State police say she lost control on a curve and struck a median guardrail, and they are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Troop H with information.
2. A Library On Main Street — A Tale Of Progressive Thinking And Literacy In Manchester (patch.com) — Manchester's Main Street just welcomed a new, state-of-the-art public library, replacing the historic Mary Cheney Library and continuing a local tradition of literacy that began with mill workers in the 1840s. Visitors can explore a special history display tracing how the town's library grew from workplace readings to a modern community hub.
3. Recent Death Notices From Manchester (patch.com) — Several community members with Manchester connections have recently passed away, including residents linked to South Windsor, Rockville, and Manchester Memorial Hospital. The notices briefly share their backgrounds, families, and local ties so neighbors can recognize familiar names, reflect on their contributions, and support surviving loved ones during a difficult time.
4. Recent Death Notices From Vernon (patch.com) — A new set of Vernon-area death notices includes several people with meaningful Manchester ties, including graduates of Manchester High School and a former Manchester resident. The brief remembrances outline their education, military service, and family connections, helping local readers recognize names and honor neighbors whose lives touched both Vernon and Manchester communities.
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