Windsor Locks-East Windsor Digest: What's Happening, Sept. 1

Hey, people of Windsor Locks and East Windsor. Here is the Wednesday copy of the Windsor Locks-East Windsor Digest.

First, today's weather: Heavy rain throughout the day. High: 69 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories in Windsor Locks-East Windsor today:

1. Police Identify Gunshot Victim Found In Vehicle In Windsor Locks (Windsor Locks-East Windsor Patch)
2. Icons Of Music Mural Coming To Broad Brook Opera House (Press Release Desk)
3. East Windsor Host Town For 183rd Four Town Fair (Press Release Desk)
4. Biggest Pumpkin Patches Close To Windsor Locks-East Windsor (Windsor Locks-East Windsor Patch)
5. Lions Award Two Scholarships (Press Release Desk)
6. MGM Springfield had successful turnout at hiring event (WWLP.com)

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Today in Windsor Locks-East Windsor

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Windsor Locks-East Windsor Patch Notebook

• Connecticut Fire Academy: "Day 1 and Day 2 class of Recruit Class #68 have been a success. Topics Include: orientation, PT orientation, their first PT session and lessons in Fire Service History and Firefighter Safety." (Facebook)
• New England Air Museum: "The New England Air Museum is happy to announce the re-opening of our beloved warbird, the P-47 Thunderbolt. The cockpit of this aircraft is opened based on docent availability and discretion. Check out our exhibit today!" (Facebook)
• Windsor Locks Senior Center: "Goodbye summer hello FALL!! It's time to get your exercise routine back on track! Cooler months will be here before we know it. We can help you stay active either remotely or in person. Call for more details." (Facebook)
• Connecticut Fire Academy: "Great training conducted by some of the best Vehicle Rescue Instructors from the Connecticut Fire Academy" (Facebook)
• Windsor Locks Public Library: "New shiny books, just arrived today!! Come check them out!" (Facebook)

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— Tim Jensen

E-mail: tim.jensen@patch.com
Tim Jensen is in his fourth decade of reporting news and sports in north central Connecticut. He currently oversees four Patch sites: Enfield, Windsor Locks-East Windsor, South Windsor and Ellington-Somers, and is also the Connecticut sports editor. He is president of the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance, serving as Gold Key Dinner chairman since 2015. He is commissioner of Blitzkrieg! Pro, an independent professional wrestling promotion based in Enfield. Tim has two children: Alex, a student at Seton Hall Law School, and Mia, who attends Springfield College.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Windsor Locks-East Windsor Digest? I'm all ears. You can email me at tim.jensen@patch.com.