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In today's newsletter:
- Farmington man charged as police probe wider identity-theft and rental fraud
- Farmington firefighters called, then canceled, in quick Victor shed fire response
Also on today's calendar: Blues Traveler and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• He Used Another Woman's Financial Information to Pass an Apartment Screening (wealthofgeeks.com) — A Farmington resident is facing multiple charges after authorities alleged he used another person’s financial information to qualify for an apartment, leaving more than $14,000 in unpaid rent. State Police arrested him after a search at a Farmington home, and investigators warn there may be more victims while outlining practical steps identity-theft victims can take to protect themselves.

• Victor firefighters contain shed fire within 10 minutes (fingerlakes1.com) — Farmington firefighters were briefly dispatched to assist Victor crews with a shed fire Tuesday evening before being canceled when their help was no longer needed. The blaze was quickly brought under control in about 10 minutes, with no injuries or additional property damage reported, underscoring the close mutual-aid ties among nearby departments.

📸 Around Farmington
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
Thursday August 6
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Steely Dead →
Lincoln Hill Farms, 3792 NY-247, Canandaigua
6:00 pm
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Other local events
Friday August 7
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Adult Painting Class
Red Jacket Community Library
7 Lehigh Avenue, Shortsville, NY 14548
5:30 pm
Sunday August 9
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Blues Traveler →
CMAC, 4355 Lakeshore Dr, Canandaigua
4:30 pm
Tuesday August 11
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Teen and Adult Movie Night
Red Jacket Community Library
7 Lehigh Avenue, Shortsville, NY 14548
5:30 pm
Thursday August 13
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Farmington Farm Market →
Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack, 5857 NY-96, Farmington
3:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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Remedy @ Finger Lakes Gaming, Farmington, NY →
Remedy Bar, 5857 NY-96, Farmington
7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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Farmington Farm Market →
Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack, 5857 NY-96, Farmington
3:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday August 7
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Adult Painting Class
Red Jacket Community Library
7 Lehigh Avenue, Shortsville, NY 14548
5:30 pm
Saturday August 8
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Art Saturdays at Main Street Arts →
Main Street Arts, 20 W Main St, Clifton Springs
10:00 am
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August Second Saturday Coffee Pop-Up →
Sulfur Books, 2 W Main St, Clifton Springs
11:00 am
Tuesday August 11
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Teen and Adult Movie Night
Red Jacket Community Library
7 Lehigh Avenue, Shortsville, NY 14548
5:30 pm
Thursday August 20
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August Book Club at Sulfur Books →
Sulfur Books, 2 W Main St, Clifton Springs
6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know this cat?
It’s been hanging around my house for the past few days and driving my dog crazy. This picture was last night and I just saw him/her again just now… (Nextdoor Farmbrook)
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Eastchester Union Free School District posted a job opening for Substitute Cleaner - District-Wide - Per Diem (**New Hourly Rate**) in Farmington. Apply here.
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McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for $17.50 - Maintenance Custodial McDonald's up to $20.50/hr in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Victor
- See inside historic Rochester buildings this fall (mpnnow.com)
- Victor, Naples among those receiving total $884K for electric vehicles, chargers (fingerlakes1.com)
- Dougherty Dozen's Alex Dougherty Speaks Out Following Younger Brother James' Arrest for Alleged Public Lewdness (people.com)
Canandaigua
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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