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  • Why Berlin police are suddenly cracking down on e-bikes and scooters.

Also on today's calendar: Fall Makers Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• Berlin police step up enforcement of reckless e-bike, moped, scooter riding (wfsb.com) — Berlin police are stepping up patrols townwide after more than 15 recent incidents involving reckless riding of e-bikes, mopeds, dirt bikes, scooters and bicycles on local roads. Officers are focusing on traffic violations and unsafe behavior, especially by groups and juveniles, and are urging parents to talk with young riders about following traffic laws and staying safe.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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