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

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Coffee in hand, Newington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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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🗞 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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