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In today's newsletter:

  • Can Berlin snap its skid in Friday's home showdown?
  • Why Berlin police helped bring a Naugatuck animal cruelty suspect to court

Also on today's calendar: The 10th Annual Fundraising Event Messages from Above - MHS Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A thick cloud cover, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 70, low: 44.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Week 4 Football Recaps: Southington wins big; Newington, Berlin continue skids (newbritainherald.com) — Berlin football fans saw the Redcoats' 15-game streak turn into a two-game skid after a 24-7 home loss to North Haven, but they'll get another shot when Berlin hosts Conard this Friday night. The roundup also recaps Southington's big win and Newington's offensive struggles in nearby matchups.
   

• Naugatuck woman faces 16 counts of animal cruelty after dogs seized from home (nbcconnecticut.com) — Berlin police arrested a Naugatuck woman on multiple outstanding warrants, then turned her over to Naugatuck authorities, where she now faces 16 animal cruelty counts and related violations after numerous dogs were seized from her home. She's also charged in a separate case involving a fraudulent online ad targeting an animal control officer, and an earlier failure-to-appear warrant.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

  • Local For Sale: Start Planning for Holiday Dinners Now! (patch.com)
  • CCSU notches first win, opens conference play with dominant 45-14 victory over Wagner (newbritainherald.com)
  • New Britain receives $5.6 million to reduce lead hazards, improve home safety (bristolpress.com)

Meriden

  • Latest New Businesses Registered In Meriden (patch.com)

Southington

  • Storm Skiing 10/2/2026: Mount Southington GM Jay Dougherty on Lift Upgrades, Snow Pass, & More (stormskiing.com)

Ok Berlin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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