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Hello again Farmington! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Farmington drivers fare on Stafford Speedway's championship night?
  • How Farmington's drive-thru clinic gave hundreds free flu shots yesterday.

Also on today's calendar: Cyriously Hair Grand Opening and 9 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 70, low: 43.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Anthony Flannery Gets Second Consecutive SK Modified Victory At NAPA Championship Night At Stafford (racedayct.com) — Farmington race fans had two hometown drivers in the mix at Stafford Speedway's NAPA Championship Night, with Cory DiMatteo and Jesse Hinze both listed among the feature competitors. The season finale highlighted multiple divisions, crowned several 2026 track champions, and wrapped up Friday night racing at the nearby Stafford Springs track, a popular destination for many central Connecticut motorsports followers.
   

• Hundreds get free flu shots at NBC Connecticut's annual drive-thru clinic (nbcconnecticut.com) — Farmington hosted NBC Connecticut's annual drive-thru flu clinic on Saturday, where hundreds of people received free flu shots without needing appointments or insurance. With ProHealth Physicians and local volunteers streamlining the process, residents from nearby towns like Bristol praised the convenience, especially for older adults, and organizers urged anyone who missed it to still get vaccinated this season.
   

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  • Panera posted a job opening for Retail Team Member in Farmington. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

  • Mayor's Corner: Celebrating community, service and connection in New Britain (newbritainherald.com)
  • New Britain receives $5.6 million to reduce lead hazards, improve home safety (bristolpress.com)
  • MAJOR EXPANSION: City, school officials break ground on Smith Elementary reno (bristolpress.com)

West Hartford

  • West Hartford Bulky Waste Permits Now Available from All American Waste - We-Ha (we-ha.com)
  • Fall ART STOP in West Hartford Will Offer One-Stop Art Market - We-Ha (we-ha.com)

Ok Farmington! 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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