🌱 How a blazing fireball lit skies as far south as Fenwick

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In today's newsletter:

• How a blazing fireball lit skies as far south as Fenwick
• How could a new court fight change voting in Fenwick Island?

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny and delightful, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 73, low: 63.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Andy's Astronomy: Planets of Star Wars – The Star Mercury Vindicator (starmercuryvindicator.com) — A bright meteor fireball was spotted across the Mid‑Atlantic on May 19, with reports stretching as far south as Fenwick Island, putting our town on the edge of its path. The column also walks readers through classic Star Wars planets and encourages families to try skywatching with free astronomy apps and to report any future fireball sightings online.
   

• 'We're not giving up': ACLU Delaware to appeal Fenwick Island corporate voting decision (wdel.com) — Fenwick Island’s long‑running practice of allowing corporations and LLCs to vote in town elections is headed to the Delaware Supreme Court, as ACLU Delaware appeals a recent dismissal of its lawsuit. The group argues only human residents should cast ballots, while the mayor says the policy mainly benefits longstanding business property owners. The outcome could shape how local elections work here for years.
   

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📸 Around Fenwick Island

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Mah Jongg Open Play
  Frankford Public Library, Community Meeting Room, Frankford
  1:00 pm

Thursday June 4

• Let's Play Games: for Adults
  Frankford Public Library, Community Meeting Room, Frankford
  1:00 pm
• In Common Cause: Delaware's Homefront in the Revolutionary War
  South Coastal Public Library Meeting Room A & B (Combined),
  4:30 pm

Friday June 5

• Adult Book Club
  Frankford Public Library, Reading Lounge, Frankford
  1:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Seaside Craft Show →
  Bethany Beach Bandstand, Boardwalk, Bethany Beach
  10:00 am

Monday June 8

• Beach and Park Cleanup + Dine to Donate at Big Chill Beach Club
  Big Chill Beach Club
  10:00 am
• Hooks & Needles
  Frankford Public Library, Reading Lounge, Frankford
  1:00 pm

Tuesday June 9

• Specialist: Employment, Health, and Social Support
  Selbyville Public Library
  11:00 am

Wednesday June 10

• New Zealand Pen Pal Program--Every Day!
  South Coastal Public Library

Thursday June 11

• DBG Lecture Series: BIRDS, An Evening with Ian... →
  Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek, 30220 Piney Neck Rd, Dagsboro
  6:00 pm

Saturday June 13

• Goodbye Garden Guesswork… Hello Happiness! Gregg... →
  Inland Bays Garden Center, 38320 Muddy Neck Rd, Frankford
  10:00 am

Tuesday June 16

• Colleen Marie — Bethany Beach Books →
  Bethany Beach Books, 99 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach
  6:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Mountaire Farms posted a job opening for Materials Clerk - Jockey Driver in Selbyville. Apply here.
• Troon Golf, L.L.C. posted a job opening for Busser/Food Runner in Selbyville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fenwick Island here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Bethany Beach

• One Firefighter Injured in Destructive Ocean View House Fire (wmdt.com)

Ocean View

• Ties That Bind Us: Center for Inland Bays volunteers give back to nature (coasttv.com)
• Gloria Irene Brandon, compassionate nurse (capegazette.com)
• Former Maryland Prison Lieutenant Helped Hide Inmate Assault. Now He's Going To Prison: DOJ (dailyvoice.com)

Millville

• House fire in Millville neighborhood leads to significant damage, one firefighter injured (coasttv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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