🌱 Patch AM: How Newington’s late touchdown couldn’t erase Plainville’s fast start

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In today's newsletter:

• How Newington's late touchdown couldn't erase Plainville's fast start

Also on today's calendar: Wine Fest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.
• Sunday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 62, low: 55.
• Monday: Rain, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Abarno-Hairston big first-half connection leads to Plainville's 21-6 win against Newington (newbritainherald.com) — Newington football fans saw the Nor'Easters fall 21-6 at home to Plainville, despite a late rushing touchdown by Lucas Malan to avoid a shutout. Plainville's explosive first half, fueled by two long TD passes to Christian Hairston, proved too much for Newington's stronger second-half defense to overcome.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Wine Fest →
  The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
  3:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  First Church West Hartford, 12 S Main St, West Hartford
  7:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Theresa Wright at The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar →
  The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar, 2095 Berlin Turnpike, Newington
  5:30 pm
• Theresa Wright →
  The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar, 2095 Berlin Turnpike, Newington
  5:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• David Stoltz & Co. Sunday Blues →
  The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar, 2095 Berlin Turnpike, Newington
  5:30 pm
• David Stoltz & Co. Sunday Blues at The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar →
  The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar, 2095 Berlin Turnpike, Newington
  5:30 pm
Monday September 28
• Storytime for Ones →
  Lucy Robbins Wellles Library, 100 Garfield Street, Newington
  10:15 am
• NEW! Monday Night Movie Club →
  Lucy Robbins Wellles Library, 100 Garfield Street, Newington
  6:00 pm
• Town Pools PBC →
  Town Hall, 200 Garfield Street, Newington
  6:30 pm
• Prime Time Mondays: The Connecticut Belles →
  Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar Street, Newington
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Webinar Series for Solo Agers: Where Should I Live? →
  Online
  3:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• New World Trio "Autumn Reflections" →
  Saint John's Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave, West Hartford
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

• New Britain officials break ground on the new Smith Elementary School and Pre-K Center (wtnh.com)
• Motorcyclist critically injured in New Britain hit-and-run crash, official says (thehour.com)
• DOT to replace traffic control signals across state (newbritainherald.com)

Wethersfield

• Wethersfield Open Houses Sept. 26-27: 8 Homes, From An 1878 Victorian To Updated Ranches (patch.com)
• Fresh Monkee to open new location in West Hartford (thehour.com)

West Hartford

• Webster House To Close Saturday Due To Storm Forecast In West Hartford (patch.com)

Ok Newington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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