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Also check out Textbook Sale on the Newington Patch calendar

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Hey hey Newington! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police chase ends in gunfire on a Newington residential street.
  • Inside the teen fire camp run at Newington's training tower.
  • How a teen is boosting Newington's Humane Society pet food pantry.

Also on today's calendar: Textbook Sale and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
  • Monday: Humid with afternoon showers, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bodycam Shows Gunfight That Wounded 2 Conn. Officers, Killed Suspect (officer.com) — A police pursuit that began in Hartford ended on Webster Street in Newington, where an exchange of gunfire left two officers wounded and the suspect dead. Newington and Rocky Hill officers joined the chase after information was broadcast to nearby towns. The incident, captured on body and dash cameras, unfolded late at night and is detailed in an investigative report.
   

• West Hartford firefighters host 'Hot' Camp for teens (dailydispatch.com) — Teens from the region, including West Hartford, spent a week training at the Newington Fire Tower through a partnership with the Newington Fire Department, getting hands-on experience in gear, hose handling, and rescue techniques. The camp, run by West Hartford Fire instructors, emphasized teamwork, stamina, and real-world firefighter skills. It also highlights Newington's role while West Hartford designs a new tower.
   

• One West Hartford Teen's Mission to Keep Pets With the Families Who Love Them - We-Ha (we-ha.com) — A West Hartford high school senior is raising money for the Connecticut Humane Society's Newington-based Pet Food Pantry, which helps families statewide keep their pets during financial hardship. Her Paw Purpose Project GoFundMe has already brought in donations and will be supported by local in-person fundraisers. Newington residents can benefit directly from the pantry and support her effort.
   

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New Britain

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  • Old Wethersfield Porchfest Returns With 55-Plus Bands, 100 Vendors (patch.com)

Rocky Hill

  • Driver Hospitalized Following 2-Vehicle Crash In Rocky Hill (patch.com)

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