Arby’s disappears from Newington’s Berlin Turnpike location listings
Why Newington police seized 12 vehicles in one weekend crackdown
Also on today's calendar: Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia Comes to Farmington and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why does a cow wear a bell ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Tuesday: Very hot with sun and clouds, with a high of 97 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: Very hot; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 96, low: 55.
Thursday: Cooler with some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Prominent Fast Food Chain Closes In Newington (patch.com) — Newington residents are seeing a change on the Berlin Turnpike as the Arby’s at 3206 Berlin Turnpike appears to have closed, disappearing from the chain’s online location listings. The fast-food brand’s website now returns a “location not found” message for that Newington address, though it still shows other Connecticut locations in Plantsville, North Haven, and Waterbury.
• 2 arrested, 12 vehicles seized in Newington crackdown on reckless road activity (fox61.com) — Newington police stepped up patrols after complaints about large groups of motorcycles, scooters, and ATVs riding recklessly, leading to two arrests and 12 vehicles seized. Officers say two Massachusetts men were found with handguns and now face multiple charges, with court dates set in New Britain. The crackdown targeted dangerous riding reported across the Greater Hartford area.
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