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Good day Portland! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post 7666 at Martin-Bishop Field
  • Portland/East Hampton Division
  • What? Trivia at Concentric Brewing Company

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 61 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 47 degrees.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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