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Coffee in hand, Aberdeen? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What a new $24.5M Army contract means for Aberdeen jobs.

Also on today's calendar: First Time Downsizer Workshop and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Army Awards Northrop Grumman $863M M1156 Precision Guidance Kit Contract (clearancejobs.com) — A local construction firm based in Aberdeen has secured a federal Army contract worth up to $24.5 million for ongoing depot construction, repair, and modernization work through 2031. Another major award routes through Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, underscoring the area's continued role in defense work and long-term federal investment that can support local jobs and related businesses.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Aberdeen! 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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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