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• CT orthopedic practice reports data breach affecting nearly 22,000 people (hartfordbusiness.com subscription) — Patients of Comprehensive Orthopedics' Southington and Wallingford offices are being notified after hackers accessed files containing personal and medical information for nearly 22,000 people. The practice says names, Social Security numbers, financial details and health records may have been exposed, and it's urging Southington patients to watch credit reports, account statements and insurance explanations closely while federal regulators investigate.
• Storm Skiing 10/2/2026: Mount Southington GM Jay Dougherty on Lift Upgrades, Snow Pass, & More (stormskiing.com) — Mount Southington's general manager walks through major recent and upcoming upgrades to the local ski area's lifts, snowmaking system, and beginner facilities, all aimed at better serving Southington families and school programs. He also explains how the hill's neighborhood setting, town support, and year‑round events help keep this community ski area financially strong and independent.
• Inside Week 4 of CIAC football: Unbeatens, an A+ grade and a turnabout (ctinsider.com) — Southington's football team is one of just three unbeaten programs in Connecticut's Class LL, sitting at 4‑0 alongside Greenwich and Staples as early playoff races take shape. A statewide Week 4 roundup highlights how few large‑school teams are above .500 and notes surprising contenders elsewhere, giving Southington fans context for how their strong start fits into the broader CIAC picture.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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