Windsor Locks-East Windsor Digest: What's Happening, Sept. 2

Good morning, Windsor Locks-East Windsor. It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Heavy rain and windy in the morning. High: 74 Low: 53.

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

1. East Windsor Store Sells Big Lottery Winner To Local Resident (Windsor Locks-East Windsor Patch)
2. East Windsor Town Offices Will Be Closed Monday (Press Release Desk)
3. Two Dogs Have Died After Fire in Granby (NBC Connecticut)
4. Honor A Vet With A Memorial Green Walkway Paver (Press Release Desk)
5. Windsor Locks-East Windsor Job Openings: See Who's Hiring In The Area (Job News)

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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: "This weeks "What is it Wednesday" has been highly requested by our docents. What is the red/white object shown here on our F-100 Super Sabre? Why is this exact same device not found on more modern aircraft like our F-14 Tomcat? As always..." (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)
• Raiders Football/Cheerleading: "The booster meeting for tonight has been rescheduled untill next Wed August 8 @7pm. (In prep for the meeting please be thinking about donations for a silent auction during the Brewster!). https://fb.me/e/1eonl5tWH" (Facebook)
• Smalley Brothers VFW 6123: "Contact us for additional information." (Facebook)
• Windsor Locks Public Library: "Science of the Sun - Science program for kids! Learn all about the sun by making a sun print and a color changing UV bead bracelet! On the library lawn. We'll have two sessions: Wednesday, Sept. 15th at 1:00pm and 4:00pm (the 1:00 progra..." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you soon. If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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 Daily? I'm all ears. You can reach me at tim.jensen@patch.com.