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Spotted on the Plainville calendar: 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Discover which old Plainville farms shaped the town you know today.
  • Can Plainville stay perfect in Friday's showdown with unbeaten Tolland?
  • How a Plainville car burglary added to an already grim case.

Also on today's calendar: 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower possible, temps: high: 82, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Plainville's farming past highlighted in newest town series (newbritainherald.com) — Plainville residents can explore the town's rich farming roots in a new episode of the local series "Plainville: The American Experience," which spotlights longtime family farms and familiar locations. From Cowlesville to Pinnacle Rock Farm and today's J. Timothy's, the story traces how agriculture shaped Plainville's early growth and why that "grown in Plainville" legacy still matters.
   

• CIAC football Week 4 by the numbers: Fun facts, figures from CT's high school football scene (middletownpress.com) — Plainville football fans can cheer on quarterback AJ Abarno, who has already thrown for 900 yards and 12 touchdowns while leading the Blue Devils to a 3-0 start. The team hosts fellow unbeaten Tolland on Friday at 6 p.m., one of just two statewide matchups between undefeated squads in a week packed with notable streaks and milestones.
   

• Man charged in death of 11-year-old Jacqueline 'Mimi' Torres-Garcia facing new charge (wtnh.com) — An accused killer already facing serious charges in a child's death is now also accused of burglarizing a car in Plainville and attempting a home break-in in Middlefield on the same day as his arrest. Investigators say Ring camera footage, credit card activity, and a co-defendant's statements helped link him to the attempted burglary, adding a new charge to his extensive case.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is a strange yellow orb in the sky.....
    wow is the rain really over?! Enjoy the day everyone! (Nextdoor Farmington Ave)
  • I have gently used girl clothes sizes 12-14 and 16-18 for anyone that needs it.
    Its a mix of school uniforms (New Britain district) and regular clothes. Free to anyone interested. (Nextdoor Broad St/Main St)
  • PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Plainville. Apply here.
  • Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 02850, PLAINVILLE in Plainville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plainville here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

  • New Britain awarded $5.6M federal grant to protect children, families from lead poisoning (wtnh.com)
  • Breast cancer awareness fundraiser set for Bristol (newbritainherald.com)
  • News Briefs: Make a Plan to Vote…City Recognizes Baseball Champs…Hispanic Art and History at City Hall (newbritainindependent.com)

Farmington

  • VIO Med Spa - Farmington, CT Patch (patch.com)

Southington

  • Southington Apple Harvest Festival Returns (Fritters Too); Here's What To Know (patch.com)

Ok Plainville! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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