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In today's newsletter:

  • See which Newington gas stations are beating state prices today
  • What Newington students are eating for CT Grown for CT Kids Week
  • How Newington volleyball bounced back with a dominant sweep over New Britain

Also on today's calendar: New World Trio "Autumn Reflections" and 9 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 48.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Newington Gas Prices Below State Average As Connecticut Prices Ease (patch.com) — Drivers in Newington are paying less for gas than the Connecticut, New England, and national averages, with seven local stations averaging $4.20 per gallon of regular. The report breaks down current prices at specific Newington stations, helping residents compare options as statewide prices ease slightly but remain much higher than a year ago.
   

2. Newington cafeterias celebrate CT Grown for CT Kids Week with locally-sourced meals (bristolpress.com) — Students in Newington schools are enjoying a special CT Grown for CT Kids Week menu, with cafeteria staff serving scratch-made meals using beef, vegetables, apples, and honey from Connecticut farms. From barbecue meatloaf to bruschetta pizza with local basil and tomatoes, the district hopes families will talk about the dishes and appreciate both cafeteria workers and area farmers.
   

3. Newington girls volleyball back on right track with sweep over New Britain (newbritainherald.com) — Newington volleyball fans just saw their team roar back, as the Nor'Easters swept New Britain in straight sets to rebound from a rare loss to Maloney. The win moves Newington to 9-2 and sets up a Thursday road match at Berlin High School, keeping the team firmly in the CCC title conversation.
   

4. Hundreds of Wren Kitchen customers in Connecticut get relief after sudden bankruptcy (wtnh.com) — Newington homeowners affected by Wren Kitchens' sudden bankruptcy, including those who used the Newington showroom inside Home Depot, may now qualify for help. The attorney general says Home Depot has already provided over $1.2 million in relief to 286 customers and will continue assisting Wren buyers with disputes, coverage of unfulfilled purchases, and discounts through Oct. 31.
   

5. New Britain man gets 20 years after plea deal avoids third trial in wife's killing (ctpost.com) — A woman who worked at Community Residences Inc. in Newington was remembered as a devoted mother as her estranged husband received a 20-year sentence in a plea deal on manslaughter charges. The case, centered in New Britain, followed a reversed conviction and mistrial, with prosecutors citing an uncooperative key witness and the desire to spare the family a third trial.
   

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