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Also check out ACAP South Central MEDICARE MUST KNOWS for 2027 on the Durham Patch calendar

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  • How much more are Durham drivers paying at the pump?

Also on today's calendar: ACAP South Central MEDICARE MUST KNOWS for 2027 and 9 more events.

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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 47.
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📰 News we're reading

• Gas Prices In Durham And Middlefield: How Local Pumps Compare To CT, U.S. (patch.com) — Drivers in Durham are paying notably more for gas than the Connecticut and national averages, with recent reports showing about $4.65 per gallon for regular at local stations. The article compares these prices with statewide, regional, and national trends, helping you gauge whether it's worth adjusting where or when you fill up.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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