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Storrs, Connecticut Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey there, Storrs! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking of showcasing your research in three minutes at UConn Storrs?

Also on today's calendar: Tolland County Ag Day and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Sun mixing with clouds; warm, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) and Graduate Student Showcase Fall 2026 (uconn.edu) — UConn’s Storrs campus will host the Three-Minute Thesis and Graduate Student Showcase on October 7, giving graduate students a chance to present their research in an accessible three-minute format. With applications opening July 13 and workshops plus preliminary rounds in August and September, local grad students can compete for scholarship prizes and a shot at national 3MT contests.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Estate and Garage Sale 714 Tolland stage RD 6/13-14
    8:00-5:00pm furniture, tools, books, antiques, decor, Harley Davidson gear, MUCH MORE. Quality items priced to sell. Cash and carry only. Venmo... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • GardaWorld posted a job opening for Tactical Security Officer in Willimantic. Apply here.
  • Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Residence Inn Hartford Manchester - Night Auditor in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Storrs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Coventry

  • Connecticut strawberry festivals bring shortcake, music and family fun this June (ctpost.com)
  • Hiking Connecticut's Revolutionary past: 7 historic trails (thehour.com)
  • Relentless Stonington reaches state baseball final (thewesterlysun.com)

Tolland

  • Tolland Names Chris Kelly Public Works Director, Fills Other Town Posts (patch.com)
  • Daniel Hand wins CIAC Division II boys golf championship; Griswold's Josiah Wells medalist (ctpost.com)

Vernon

  • DLC, Acadia Divest Grocery-Anchored Hartford Retail for $63M (connectcre.com)

Ok Storrs! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Storrs

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