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Maricopa, Arizona Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Maricopa! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a fallen officer’s legacy is reshaping opportunities for Native youth
Today's riddle: Where do you learn how to make ice cream ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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- Sunday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 99 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tohono O'odham detective honors fallen officer with youth academy (azcentral.com) — A man from Maricopa is serving a long prison sentence for killing a Tohono O’odham police officer, a tragedy that inspired a powerful youth program. A former tribal detective created the Bryan Brown Foundation and its Mount Lemmon youth academy to mentor Native teens, strengthen cultural identity, and build trust with first responders. The program now draws tribal partners statewide and continues to grow. 
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🗞 Nearby News
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Chandler
- Chandler launches 'Swim Safe 48' program at all city pools (abc15.com)
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