🌱 Rabid beaver keeps parts of Seneca Creek near Darnestown closed

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• Rabid beaver keeps parts of Seneca Creek near Darnestown closed

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
• Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cunningham Falls Reopens Following Rabid Beaver Attacks, Portions of Seneca Creek Remain Closed (mocoshow.com) — Parts of Seneca Creek State Park near Darnestown remain closed while officials monitor for further beaver activity after a rabid beaver attack earlier this month. While Cunningham Falls State Park has fully reopened, Darnestown-area residents should expect continued closures at the Berryville area, Route 28 parking lot, and nearby river access points, and keep a safe distance from wildlife when visiting any local parks.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Rockville

• Montgomery County Hosts 2nd 'Clear The Shelters' Event (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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