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🌱 Patch AM: How Friday’s GAF 150 could shake up Stafford’s title chase

Also, don't miss Welcome Back Celebration and Carillon Concert on the Stafford Patch calendar

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How Friday's GAF 150 could shake up Stafford's title chase

Also on today's calendar: Welcome Back Celebration and Carillon Concert.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wayne Coury, Jr. Leaps Into Late Model Championship Contention at Stafford (speedwaydigest.com) — Stafford Speedway fans can catch Fairfield driver Wayne Coury Jr. chasing the Late Model championship after his first 2026 win vaulted him to third in points. Friday's GAF 150 brings the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour back to Stafford with full local divisions racing and both in-person tickets and FloRacing livestream available.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Tolland

  • Willington Woman Sentenced in Third Operating Under the Influence Case (ct.gov)
  • Tolland Town Council Seeks Community Input With Sept. 1 Deadline (patch.com)

Ellington

  • Labor Day In Ellington: What's Open, What's Closed (patch.com)

Ok Stafford! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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