Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
Wednesday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 86, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Boston Harbor Fight Night 2: Francis Hogan Headlines August 29 Card (fightbookmma.com) — New Britain super lightweight Anthony Mora is set for a regional showdown against Dorchester's Jonathan DePina on the undercard of Boston Harbor Fight Night 2 at Encore Boston Harbor on August 29. The card features undefeated headliner Francis "Frank the Tank" Hogan, a heavyweight title bout, and several New England prospects, giving local fight fans a chance to follow Mora on a big-stage regional event.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
The New Britain-Berlin YMCA Champions Youth Sports and Connection in New Season —Joan Goodman Read on Patch
I just got through seeing another person whose cat got out and is still missing. As a cat owner, it breaks my heart to see this and so I decided to do a quick search for potential products that would prevent cats from getting out… (Nextdoor Monroe)
A few months ago I asked for a barbershop recommendation for an older man such as myself. I went to Amentas Barber Shop in Berlin as a walk in. The prices were good. They take appointments and walk ins. The cut was great and I got a… (Nextdoor Lasalle St)
Molly Maid posted a job opening for Housekeeper / House Cleaner in New Britain. Apply here.
Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in New Britain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Britain here.
Conn. residents are renting their backyard pools, but some are getting into hot water (theday.com)
Hartford police raise staffing concerns after 1 killed, 4 injured in weekend shooting (nbcconnecticut.com)
Farmington
Farmington River Pier Fundraising Effort Proves Wildly Successful (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!