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🌱 Patch AM: Barrington Grad Detained After Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla Intercepted At Sea

Coming up: Firearms & Ammo Auction on the Barrington Patch calendar

Friday May 8th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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  • Former Barrington student detained after joining Gaza aid flotilla

Also on today's calendar: Firearms & Ammo Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I Am not animal, vegetable, or mineral. I don’t eat, but need to be fed regularly to stay alive. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy; a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 70, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Barrington Grad Detained After Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla Intercepted At Sea (patch.com) — Barrington readers are watching closely after a Barrington High School graduate, now living abroad, was detained while joining a Gaza-bound civilian aid flotilla. The 37-year-old alum participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla intercepted at sea and transferred to Greek authorities, and she reportedly hopes to join a future sailing as attention grows.    


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💬 Chatter

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  • Beware of scammers!
    I have things listed to sell and almost got snagged at one. Then today on another item it happened again. They want to use zelle but I don't have… (Nextdoor Countryside East)
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🗞 Nearby News

Palatine

  • Palatine Residents Push For Pride Flag At Village Hall; Mayor, Councilman Resist (journal-topics.com)
  • One In Custody In Theft Of School Resource Officer's Service Weapon (journal-topics.com)

Hoffman Estates

  • St. Hubert families to celebrate legacy of endangered Catholic school in Hoffman Estates (dailyherald.com)
  • Girls track and field: Prospect runs away with sixth straight MSL championship (dailyherald.com)
  • Carvana adding services, creating 100 jobs at Hoffman Estates facility (dailyherald.com)

Arlington Heights

  • Excavation Ongoing At Home Related To Missing Girl Case: Attorney (patch.com)

Ok Barrington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Fire (Thank you Steve H. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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