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🌱 What’s next for Pocomoke’s soon-to-close Starbucks on Newtowne Boulevard?

Also check out Remson Christian Church Fish Fry on the Pocomoke City Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • What's next for Pocomoke's soon-to-close Starbucks on Newtowne Boulevard?
  • What changes will Pocomoke's new police chief bring to town?

Also on today's calendar: Remson Christian Church Fish Fry.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds and breaks of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pocomoke City's Starbucks among 250 set to close across North America (delmarvanow.com) — Pocomoke City's only Starbucks, on Newtowne Boulevard, is slated to close as part of a companywide shutdown of about 250 underperforming North American locations. Mayor Todd Nock says city staff are already working on future uses for the highly visible building and considering broader issues like Route 13 access, while Starbucks promises transfers or severance for affected employees.
   

• Pocomoke City Appoints New Chief of Police (wmdt.com) — Pocomoke City has named Richard "Andy" McGee as its new police chief, bringing back a familiar face who began his career as a patrol officer with the local department. City leaders are highlighting his three decades of law enforcement experience, including service in Worcester and Somerset counties and as Snow Hill's police chief since 2019.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Snow Hill

  • Maryland School Official Gets Five Years In $118K Theft Scheme Involving Funds For Low-Income Students (thebaynet.com)

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Salisbury

  • Foot & Ankle Orthopedics at TidalHealth (wmdt.com)
  • Poplar Hill Mansion in Salisbury Packed With Halloween Events This October (tvdelmarva.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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