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

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Rocky Hill's Mia Cristalli earned statewide soccer recognition
  • Why a Rocky Hill grandmother is alarmed by kids' AI use

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Connecticut high school girls soccer top performances, games to watch (Sept. 14) (greenwichtime.com) — Rocky Hill soccer fans can cheer junior defender Mia Cristalli, who anchored the Terriers' back line in a hard-fought 0–0 draw against Berlin, earning statewide recognition. The roundup also spotlights standout girls soccer performances and key upcoming matchups across Connecticut, offering context on how Rocky Hill's athletes stack up regionally.
   

• Report finds knowledge gap as kids rely more on AI, social media (wfsb.com) — A Rocky Hill grandmother's worries about her tech-dependent grandson highlight a new Connecticut report warning that kids' heavy use of AI and social media may outpace their ability to spot misinformation and online risks. The nonprofit Digital Defenders urges parents, tech companies, and policymakers to boost education and safeguards so teens can stay safer online.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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)
  • Healthy shakes are coming to Gulf Breeze at two Fresh Monkee shops (pnj.com)

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Glastonbury

  • Route 17 Exit Ramp To Permanently Close In Glastonbury Oct. 1 (patch.com)

Ok Rocky Hill! 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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