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🌱 Patch AM: Why Memorial Day flyers found Bradley Airport surprisingly calm this year

Also check out Tag Sale on the Windsor Locks Patch calendar

Tuesday May 26th Patch AM

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  • Why Memorial Day flyers found Bradley Airport surprisingly calm this year

Also on today's calendar: Tag Sale and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: I went into the woods and found it. Once I'd found it, I searched for it. The harder I searched, the less I wanted it. When at last I couldn't find it, I carried it home in my hand. What is it? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Travelers praise smooth experience at Bradley Airport over Memorial Day weekend (fox61.com) — Holiday travelers moving through Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks on Memorial Day reported unusually short lines, light crowds, and even early arrivals despite rainy weather. Passengers comparing Bradley to larger hubs like Atlanta and Orlando said the calmer atmosphere made the busy travel weekend far less stressful and may influence their future holiday travel plans.    


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday May 26
  • Coffee Talk with Dr. Hady @ Bart's. Please RSVP to let us know that
    Bart's Drive-In Restaurant, 55 Palisado Ave, Windsor
    6:00 pm
  • Spring Jazz Band Concert
    Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford
    7:30 pm
  • Wednesday May 27
  • Paint & Play
    Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor
    10:30 am
  • Twisted Stitches
    Windsor Public Library, 323 Broad St, Windsor
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is an emergency vehicle on Exit 63: SR-30 /...
    There is an emergency vehicle on Exit 63: SR-30 / SR-83 / South Windsor reported at 10:58 AM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
  • There is an emergency vehicle on Indian Hill Rd...
    There is an emergency vehicle on Indian Hill Rd reported at 11:20 PM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
  • Parts Authority Auto Parts Super Stores posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate -Equipment Operator in Windsor Locks. Apply here.
  • C&S Wholesale Grocers posted a job opening for Warehouse Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift in Windsor Locks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Windsor Locks here.

🗞 Nearby News

Windsor

  • Windsor motorcycle crash closes part of I-91; serious injuries reported (fox61.com)

Suffield

Simsbury

  • Announcements Made On Status Of Simsbury Memorial Day Parades (patch.com)

Ok Windsor Locks! 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: A splinter. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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