š± Harrington community remembers the life of Emma Fortney Price
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In today's newsletter:
- Harrington community remembers the life of Emma Fortney Price
- How Harringtonās fairgrounds became the launchpad for healthier Delawareans
Also on today's calendar: Bailey Zimmerman and 5 more events.
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- Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Emma Fortney Price, 97 (baytobaynews.com) ā Harrington is mourning the passing of 97-year-old Emma Fortney Price, a longtime resident who helped at Price Funeral Home for four decades and volunteered with Meals-on-Wheels at the Harrington Senior Center. Remembered for her love of travel, New Yearās Eve gatherings, and close-knit family and friends, she requested private services, and condolences may be shared online. 
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ā¢ Pathway to build statewide 'Food is Medicine' system to be unveiled at Delaware State Fair (coasttv.com) ā Harringtonās Delaware State Fairgrounds will host a key announcement Tuesday on building a statewide āFood is Medicineā system to link nutrition and healthcare. State leaders and major partners will outline how over $1 million will fund programs to expand preventive care, improve access to healthy food, and reduce healthcare costs for Delawareans. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Harrington
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Warren Zeiders ā
Exhibit Hall, 18500 S Dupont Hwy, Harrington
7:00 pm
Saturday July 25
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Other local events
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Bailey Zimmerman ā
Exhibit Hall, 18500 S Dupont Hwy, Harrington
7:30 pm -
Hudson Westbrook ā
18500 S Dupont Hwy, Harrington
7:30 pm -
Bailey Zimmerman VIP Package ā
Delaware State Fair, 18500 S Dupont Hwy, Harrington
7:30 pm -
For King & Country ā
Exhibit Hall, 18500 S Dupont Hwy, Harrington
7:30 pm -
Weird Al Yankovic w/ Puddles Pity Party ā
Exhibit Hall, 18500 S Dupont Hwy, Harrington
7:30 pm -
"Weird Al" Yankovic ā
Exhibit Hall, 18500 S Dupont Hwy, Harrington
7:30 pm -
Anne Wilson ā
Exhibit Hall, 18500 S Dupont Hwy, Harrington
7:30 pm
Sunday July 26
Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
Wednesday July 29
Thursday July 30
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Tracy Lawrence ā
Exhibit Hall, 18500 S Dupont Hwy, Harrington
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Men At Work ā
Delaware State Fair, 18500 S Dupont Hwy, Harrington
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Colin Hay: Men At Work @ Delaware State Fair ā
Delaware State Fair, 18500 S Dupont Hwy, Harrington
7:00 pm
Friday July 31
Saturday August 1
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Was a beautiful day today if summer could be like that every day that would be awesome.
Well, it is the beginning of the fair if you go have a great time be safe. Good night (Nextdoor Gun and Rod)
- PBV posted a job opening for Merchandiser in Harrington. Apply here.
- Utilities Service, LLC posted a job opening for TRANSMISSION-Journeyman Lineman (Class A) - Non-union - ULCS in Harrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrington here.
š Nearby News
Milford
- Downtown Milford Seeks Local Businesses for North Pole Creamery Location (milfordlive.com)
- Nearly $1 million federal grant supports affordable housing in Kent and Sussex counties (coasttv.com)
- Story from Delaware Solid Waste Authority: Rethinking food waste in Delaware (delawareonline.com)
Camden
- Last-minute changes don't hamper Buffalo Stampede (capegazette.com)
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