🌱 See how Torrington’s Sophia Pergola overpowered Killingly in the CIAC opener
Torrington, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Torrington! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Torrington’s Sophia Pergola overpowered Killingly in the CIAC opener
- How a new GOP youth caucus could elevate Torrington’s voice
Also on today's calendar: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Warmer with plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 54. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What we learned on Day 1 of CIAC softball tournaments: 2 walk-off wins and an extra-inning thriller (nhregister.com) — Torrington softball standout Sophia Pergola dominated in CIAC tournament play, striking out 14 and allowing just three hits in a 4-1 win over Killingly, putting the city’s team firmly in the postseason spotlight. Her performance came amid a dramatic opening day statewide, featuring walk-offs, upsets, and big offensive showings across multiple classes. 
• Young Republican Caucus launches at Capitol with five-figure election commitment (hartfordbusiness.com) — A new Young Republican Caucus at the state Capitol includes Rep. Joe Canino of Torrington among its founding members, tying local voices into a broader GOP push. The group of under-41 legislators plans a five-figure investment in targeted 2026 Connecticut House and Senate races, focusing on affordability, home ownership, and economic opportunity for younger residents.
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★ Featured events ★
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Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown →
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
11:30 am
Wednesday June 17
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Other local events
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Watercolor Portrait Painting W/ Nancy Roman
Torrington Library, 12 Daycoeton Pl, Torrington
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Open bowling & DJ Rudek Spins
Torrington Elks Lodge #372, 70 Litchfield St, Torrington
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Cinzi Lavin's A Goodnight Kiss at Five Points Arts Center →
Five Points Art Center 855 University Dr. Torrington, CT 06790
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Cinzi Lavin's A Goodnight Kiss at Five Points Arts Center →
855 University Dr, Torrington
2:00 pm
Thursday June 4
Saturday June 6
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Sunday June 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Thinking Beyond the Honeybee →
Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Rd, Litchfield
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Spring Storytime (Thurs.) →
Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Dr, Harwinton
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Special Olympics Summer Games
Winsted Elks Lodge, 75 High St, Winsted -
Walk Our Way →
Action Wildlife Foundation, 435 Torrington Rd, Goshen
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Ink & Watercolor Class
Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton
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Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire at Harwinton Fairgrounds →
Harwinton Fairgrounds, 150 Locust Rd, Harwinton
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Dick Rogers Memorial Golf Outing →
Fairview Farm Golf Course, 300 Hill Rd, Harwinton
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Homeschool Storytime
Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton
2:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Wednesday June 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Torrington Public School District posted a job opening for Spanish Teacher - Long-term Substitute/Interim Teacher in Torrington. Apply here.
- FuelCell Energy, Inc. posted a job opening for Director of Quality and Reliability in Torrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Torrington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Winsted
- Shorthanded Gilbert softball enjoying historic season, claiming 1st CIAC tournament win since 2007 (thehour.com)
- Readers speak: Former CT mayors proud to support John Larson (courant.com)
Canton
- How Reliable Is The Power In Canton? Recent Report Has The Answer (patch.com)
Simsbury
- Major Road Race To Impact Simsbury This Weekend (patch.com)
- Plane Crashes Just After Takeoff In Simsbury; Injuries Reported: Police: UPDATE (patch.com)
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