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🌱 Patch AM: Avon’s Wynn Fallon earns statewide recognition on the field hockey turf

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Hello Avon! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Avon's Wynn Fallon earns statewide recognition on the field hockey turf

Also on today's calendar: 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Turning cloudy; not as warm, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Connecticut high school field hockey top performances, games to watch (Sept. 16) (ctpost.com subscription) — An Avon field hockey standout, Wynn Fallon, is highlighted for scoring two goals in a 3–0 win over East Catholic, putting a local athlete among the state's top performers. The roundup also spotlights strong showings from players across Connecticut and previews several marquee matchups later this week that could shape early-season momentum.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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