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🌱 Columbia cancellations leave Wrangell without service until at least Nov. 22

Wrangell, Alaska Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Wrangell! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Columbia cancellations leave Wrangell without service until at least Nov. 22
  • Wolves claim three wrestling titles despite a rough Ketchikan trip

Also on today's calendar: Bingo and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Showers; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 52 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Thursday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 46, low: 41.
  • Friday: Occasional morning rain, with a high of 47 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• State ferry Columbia will miss three weeks of service to Wrangell (wrangellsentinel.com) — Wrangell’s next scheduled Columbia ferry stop is Nov. 22, after mechanical trouble canceled three weeks of northbound and southbound visits. The ship remains in Ketchikan awaiting an engine piston from Germany, and its return to service depends on the part’s arrival and installation.
   

• Wolves place 7 of 17 wrestlers first or second in Ketchikan meet (wrangellsentinel.com) — Wrangell’s wrestlers brought home three titles and finished first among Division II schools at Ketchikan’s Bill Weiss tournament, despite travel troubles on both ends. Winds delayed their arrival, and the Columbia’s breakdown forced them to charter a boat home Sunday. Seven Wolves next head to Palmer for the Nov. 13–14 tournament.
   

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Ok Wrangell! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Wrangell

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