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🌱 How a Maricopa grad became the new Miss Arizona

Maricopa, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Maricopa! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Maricopa grad became the new Miss Arizona

Also on today's calendar: Oakwood Homes Moonlight Grand Opening Celebration.

Today's riddle: David's father has three sons: Snap, Crackle, and... ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Hazy sun and hot, with a high of 117 and low of 92 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 117, low: 90.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high of 113 and low of 88 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Behind the crown: Meet Maricopa's Miss Arizona (inmaricopa.com) — A Maricopa resident and Maricopa High School graduate has just been crowned National American Miss Arizona and will represent the state at nationals this Thanksgiving. She talks about logging 500 hours of community service around Maricopa while juggling college and work at Desert Wind Middle School, and explains how pageants emphasize confidence, academics, and interview skills as much as appearance.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Samantha Gulick Receives Caesars Entertainment's 2026 Trailblazer in Leadership Award —Jennifer Schwegman Read on Patch
  • Hi neighbors!
    I just saw a post about a single dad with two kids who was looking for household items, but I can't seem to find it now. We have a few items we'd… (Nextdoor Glennwilde)
  • Hi everyone.
    Just moved to the area. Looking for a pool cleaner. Any recommendations? Thank you! (Nextdoor Senita)
  • City of Maricopa Arizona posted a job opening for Recreation Aide-Fitness in Maricopa. Apply here.
  • Heritage Academy posted a job opening for Part Time Preschool Teacher in Maricopa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maricopa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Casa Grande

  • Hercules Metals Announces the Appointment of Former Arizonan Sonoran Management Team Led by George Ogilvie (barchart.com)
  • Lucid Reports Higher Deliveries as Luxury EV Demand Shows Signs of Recovery (daxstreet.com)
  • General Hospital Star Kate Mansi Has Had Some Gorgeous Red Carpet Moments (women.com)

Chandler

  • Seafood City celebrates grand opening at Chandler Fashion Center (azfamily.com)

Ok Maricopa! 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: David! (Thank you Linda S. for sending it in!)
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