Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Courtney Touting $13.6 Million Navy Contract For UConn Undersea Technology Research (patch.com) — Mansfield residents will see UConn's Storrs campus play a central role in a new $13.6 million U.S. Navy contract to advance undersea vehicle technology. The funding, championed by Rep. Joe Courtney, will support 20 research projects through UConn's partnership with the University of Rhode Island and strengthen ties with Electric Boat and the Navy's submarine programs through 2031.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
WINDHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT posted a job opening for WHS Boys Basketball Assistant Coach in Willimantic. Apply here.
Windham IGA posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Windham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mansfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Storrs
Syracuse men's soccer beats No. 24 UConn for 1st win of 2026 (dailyorange.com)
Haywire have a new album, a new label deal, and $5,000 less in cash (melodicmag.com)
How Two Brains Can Quickly Be 'On the Same Wavelength' (medscape.com)
Coventry
Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs. Coventry: Premier League (idahostatesman.com)
Vernon
Lt. Governor, Officials To Drivers: 'Pay Attention When School Starts' (patch.com)
Vernon Native Publishes Book Exploring How Pakistani Students View Justice And Legal Rights (patch.com)
Ok Mansfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!