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🌱 Patch AM: Can Newington ride its double-overtime momentum against Bunnell Friday?
Also, don't miss America at 250 for Educators on the Newington Patch calendar

Good day Newington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Can Newington ride its double-overtime momentum against Bunnell Friday?
Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 50.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SECOND ACT: CIAC football season hits Week 2 with intriguing local matchups (newbritainherald.com) — Newington football fans have a big home test Friday as the Nor'Easters host Class MM runner-up Bunnell at 6:30 p.m., fresh off Newington's dramatic double-overtime win over E.O. Smith. The roundup also details key Week 2 matchups for Southington, Berlin, Bristol schools, Plainville, and St. Paul/Avon, giving local readers a full picture of how neighboring programs are shaping up.
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📸 Around Newington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newington
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★ Featured events ★
- America at 250 for Educators →
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
3:30 pm - Fall Makers Market →
The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
5:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- Ask a Teen: Tech Help Thursday →
Lucy Robbins Wellles Library, Newington
6:00 pm - The K.C. Movement →
Newington CT
7:30 pm - Community Acupuncture →
Balance Massage & Wellness Center, 135 Day St, Newington
9:00 am - NHS Girls Volleyball car wash →
Newington CT
9:00 am - Solo Agers Coffee Social in Newington →
Chick-fil-A Newington, 3240 Berlin Tpke, Newington
10:00 am - Day Dril-Training →
Newington CT
10:00 am - Hearts United Cat Rescue at Petco, Newington →
Petco, 188 Kitts Lane, Newington
1:00 pm - Yon Kippur →
Newington CT - Wine Fest →
The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
3:00 pm - Webinar Series for Solo Agers: Where Should I Live? →
Online
3:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Saturday September 26
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Longo Landscapes, offering quotes to new year round or seasonal clients for fall cleanups and snow removal.
Quality work at an affordable price. Message or contact 860-993-7365. (Nextdoor Beechwood Park)
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🗞 Nearby News
New Britain
- New Britain holds business fair geared to help small businesses come to town (nbcconnecticut.com)
- New Britain Man Convicted of Multiple Counts of Violation of a Protective Order (ct.gov)
- New Britain announces microgrants for small businesses (wtnh.com)
Wethersfield
- Recent Death Notices From Middletown (patch.com)
- Porchfest season is drawing to a close in CT. Here's where to catch some final shows (courant.com)
West Hartford
- Students From West Hartford Named Semifinalists For Major Academic Honor (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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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