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π± Patch AM: Which local drivers took home Stafford Speedway trophies this weekend?
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Good day Stafford! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which local drivers took home Stafford Speedway trophies this weekend?
Also on today's calendar: Somers Girls Varsity Soccer @ Stafford and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 45 degrees.
- Tuesday: Becoming cloudy, temps: high: 71, low: 50.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Andrew Molleur Wins SK Modified Feature, Troy Talman Tops TC 13 Shootout At Stafford Speedway (racedayct.com) — Racing fans in Stafford just saw a packed night at Stafford Speedway, with Andrew Molleur earning his first SK Modified win of 2026 and Troy Talman capturing the TC 13 Shootout and its $1,313 prize. Local drivers from Stafford and Stafford Springs were prominent throughout the SK Modified, Late Model, SK Light, Limited Late Model, and Street Stock features, with several first-time winners celebrating in victory lane.
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📸 Around Stafford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stafford
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★ Featured events ★
- TOUR OF DESTRUCTION →
Stafford Motor Speedway, 55 West St, Stafford Springs
6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Friends of Stafford Library Meeting →
Stafford Library, 10 Levinthal Run, Stafford
6:30 pm - Somers Girls Varsity Soccer @ Stafford →
Stafford High School, 145 Orcuttville Rd, Stafford Springs
4:00 pm - Cold Train returns to Four Seasons By The Lake in Stafford, CT →
Four Seasons By The Lake at Sun Valley, 51 Old Springfield Rd., Stafford
8:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
📣 Stafford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Prayer Shawl →
Stafford Springs CT
1:00 pm - Panthers - Storrs Adventure Camp Trip
Ellington Middle School Ellington, CT 06029
6:30 am - Stafford Milltown Quilters →
Stafford Springs CT
6:00 pm - Garden Club →
Stafford Springs CT
6:30 pm - Jaguars - Storrs Adventure Camp
Ellington Middle School Ellington, CT 06029
6:30 am - Little Rockstars Storytime →
Stafford Springs CT
10:30 am - Parents & Playtime →
Stafford Springs CT
10:30 am - Rotary Board of Governors →
Stafford Springs CT
6:00 pm
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
Monday September 21
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Stafford PatchAM possible:
- Allied Drain Cleaning — (860) 798-8200
- Johnson Memorial Hospital — (860) 684-4251
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Trinity Health posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist - Somers Primary Care in Somers. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Enfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stafford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Somers
- Asst. Principal PUNISHED for Preaching in Church (toddstarnes.com)
Tolland
- Tolland On 9/11: Displays Are Both Public And Personal (patch.com)
- CT prosecutors seek 12 years for ex-school construction chief as he asks for no prison time (nhregister.com)
Vernon
- Vernon Pet Pantry Says Dog Food Supply Could Run Out In Just Days, Calls Donations 'Urgent' (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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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