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🌱 How New Preston’s Wayne Hofmann ranked at New England Dragway

New Preston, Connecticut Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning New Preston! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How New Preston’s Wayne Hofmann ranked at New England Dragway

Also on today's calendar: American Genius - New Milford.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Division 1 Lucas Oil Series races into New England Dragway (nhra.com) — A New Preston racer, Wayne Hofmann, grabbed the No. 2 qualifying spot in Top Alcohol Funny Car at the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at New England Dragway. The full rundown highlights how drivers from across the Northeast, including several from Connecticut, stacked up in Friday’s final qualifying rounds.
   

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  • Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health posted a job opening for 1:1 Special Ed Paraprofessional in Washington. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Litchfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Preston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Washington

  • Chick-fil-A launches fall menu, bringing chicken and waffles nationwide (fox61.com)
  • Thyroid medication recalled as product can be 'superpotent,' FDA says (fox61.com)
  • Connecticut Congressional Delegation, Governor Lamont and Education Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce $10 Million Grant Award to Strengthen Early Literacy Supports (house.gov)

Kent

  • Selectmen say no to pre-funding pickleball courts (kentdispatch.org)
  • Selectmen, Parks & Rec continue debate over power to employ (kentdispatch.org)
  • Selectmen set Sept. 14 meeting to discuss food trucks, veterans memorial (kentdispatch.org)

New Milford

  • New Milford Gas Prices Run Well Below Connecticut, US Averages (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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