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🌱 Patch AM: Increase In Scams Reported In Wilmington, Police Say

Also, don't miss Multifamily Yard Sale to Support Jimmy Fund Walk on the Wilmington Patch calendar

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Hey hey Wilmington! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Wilmington police warn residents about rising tech support scam attempts
  • What RMLD's latest decisions mean for Wilmington's power and projects

Also on today's calendar: Multifamily Yard Sale to Support Jimmy Fund Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy and cool; p.m. rain, temps: high: 62, low: 53.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Increase In Scams Reported In Wilmington, Police Say (patch.com) — Wilmington police are alerting residents to a recent rise in tech support scams targeting the community, especially through pop-up virus warnings and suspicious texts. Officers urge people to slow down, verify before clicking links or granting remote access, and share the warning widely to protect family and neighbors.
   

• 💡 RMLD Board of Commissioners 9-15-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com) — Wilmington residents will see continued RMLD work on local schools, bridges, and advanced electric meters as the utility moves its smart-meter rollout into town and plans major transformer purchases for new buildings. At this week's Reading-based RMLD meeting, officials also approved a new AI-use policy, a three-year line-work contract, nearly $1 million in new trucks, and a fall pilot shortening customer service hours.
   

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Ok Wilmington! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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