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Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Artist Business 'Rotten To The Gourd' Among 21 New Newington Businesses Registered In September (patch.com) — Newington residents have 21 newly registered local businesses to discover, from an arts venture called Rotten to the Gourd on Richard Street to fresh options on the Berlin Turnpike, Main Street, and Robbins Avenue. The state registry list highlights everything from nail salons and food services to wellness, nutrition coaching, and legal services, all tied directly to Newington addresses.
• Southington, Plainville both seeking 4-0 starts; others look to bounce back (bristolpress.com) — Newington football fans will see the 1-2 Nor'Easters try to rebound Friday night when they travel to Farmington after back-to-back losses and lingering quarterback questions. The preview also breaks down other key Week 4 matchups for nearby programs, including Southington, Berlin, Plainville, and Avon/St. Paul, offering a full look at the area gridiron picture.
• Newington's Casadoro a finalist for CRAZIES (newbritainherald.com) — Newington's Casadoro Ristorante & Bar on the Berlin Turnpike has been named a finalist for Service Team of the Year in Connecticut's 2026 CRAZIES Awards, putting a local dining room in the statewide spotlight. Residents can support the hometown nominee by voting online through November, ahead of the December awards gala at Foxwoods.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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