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Today's riddle: Whatz the difference between Dubai...and Abu Dhabi? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• 2 Charged In Newington After Scooter Gang Crackdown: Police (patch.com) — Newington residents are learning more about a recent police crackdown on reckless scooter and ATV riding that led to two Massachusetts men being charged after officers allegedly found handguns during a traffic stop in town. The enforcement effort, launched after numerous complaints across Greater Hartford, also resulted in about a dozen illegal vehicles being removed from Newington roadways and court dates set for the two suspects in New Britain.
• East Catholic girls tennis senior standout Sarah Siolkowski embraces leadership role for rising program (thehour.com) — A standout East Catholic tennis senior recently battled Newington’s top player, Neha Vishwanath, in a tight three-set match at Newington High School. The story spotlights her undefeated season, leadership as solo captain, and upcoming postseason and college plans while giving Newington fans context for their team’s top competition.
• Police arrest suspect in 1986 rape, homicide cold case in Virginia Beach (courant.com) — Newington police and Connecticut authorities arrested a 66-year-old man in town in connection with a 1986 rape and homicide case from Virginia Beach, after new technology helped revive the investigation. The suspect was arraigned in New Britain District Court and now faces extradition, bringing a major cold case closer to resolution while highlighting Newington’s role in the breakthrough.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In Dubai, the people don't watch the 'Flintstone's'. But people in Abu Dhabi Do! (Thank you Jerri E. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
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