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  • Can Masuk's returning All-State stars spark another title run?

Also on today's calendar: My Friend Abby's Shining Together Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Prevention and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Masuk volleyball team looks to build off success (themonroesun.com) — Masuk High's girls volleyball team in Monroe opens its season tonight at home against defending SWC champion Joel Barlow, aiming to build on last year's conference runner-up finish. With several All-State seniors returning and younger players stepping up, coaches and captains are focused on leadership, chemistry, and making another deep run at a title.
   

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  • Can someone give recommendations for person/company that will help install a new gas fireplace?
    Its to replace an existing one that has been giving problems. No new piping is needed, just take out the old one and put the new on in. Thanks! (Nextdoor Wolfe Park)
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  • 2026 Connecticut high school boys soccer preseason coaches polls: Staples, Tolland begin at No. 1 (trumbulltimes.com)

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