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Portland, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How $6.59 diesel in Portland could hit your grocery bill
  • See how Portland’s big win stacked up across mid-Michigan

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 41.
  • Monday: Sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Diesel prices surpass $6.50 a gallon as West Michigan farmers head into harvest (fox17online.com) — Diesel has climbed to $6.59 a gallon in Portland, squeezing local farmers who can’t cut fuel use during harvest. A Sandborn Farms owner explains how global tensions have sharply raised his costs, while a Portland resident says he’ll keep buying local produce even if prices rise, emphasizing support for area growers despite the financial hit.
   

• 5th Quarter Scoreboard: Several area teams lock up conference title shares in Week 6 (wlns.com) — Portland’s football team rolled past Lansing Catholic 49–14 in Week 6, highlighted in a regional roundup of mid-Michigan high school scores. Several nearby programs also clinched at least a share of conference titles, giving Portland fans a quick snapshot of how their Raiders and neighboring rivals are faring this season.
   

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  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Sunfield. Apply here.
  • GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS posted a job opening for Custodian in Grand Ledge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grand Ledge

  • Lake Trust CU Opens New Relationship Center in Grand Ledge (thecudaily.com)
  • Get Lost! in Grand Ledge: Exploring the 'City of Seven Islands' (wkar.org)
  • Grand Ledge mother designs ID bracelet for nonverbal children (fox47news.com)

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Ok Portland! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Portland

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