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🌱 Patch AM: Why is Boise’s historic Borah Building suddenly wrapped in construction barriers?

Also, don't miss Carlos Rodriguez @ The Comedy Lounge (August 28 & 29)) on the Boise Patch calendar

Saturday August 22nd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hi there, Boise! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why is Boise's historic Borah Building suddenly wrapped in construction barriers?
  • Headed to the Western Idaho Fair? Don't skip this Boise safety booth
  • Meet the Boise State sophomore bringing fresh creativity to local public radio.

Also on today's calendar: Carlos Rodriguez @ The Comedy Lounge (August 28 & 29)) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 91, low: 64.
  • Monday: High thin cloudiness and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• You Asked: What are crews doing to the old downtown post office? (boisedev.com) — Crews are repairing the historic Borah Building in downtown Boise, including masonry, windows, and the roof, as part of Idaho's statewide deferred maintenance program. The south entrance is currently closed, and some of the work addresses damage from the Idaho Potato Drop fireworks incident that also affected the Statehouse and nearby buildings.
   

• Boise Bench Lions Club offers free Found Kids Booth at Western Idaho Fair (idahonews.com) — Families heading to the Western Idaho Fair today can register their kids for free wristbands at the Boise Bench Lions Club's Found Kids Booth near the main entrance gondola. The long-running Boise-based program helps quickly reunite lost children with parents, encourages taking current photos, and works closely with security and vendors throughout the fair.
   

• Audrey Rawlins (boisestatepublicradio.org) — A Boise State University sophomore who recently moved from San Diego is diving into theatre, film, and journalism while exploring downtown Boise's food scene. She's joining Boise State Public Radio to build media skills and connect her creative interests with local storytelling opportunities.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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