🌱 What the new Cannon tramway timeline means for Franconia’s next winters

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In today's newsletter:

• What the new Cannon tramway timeline means for Franconia’s next winters

Also on today's calendar: Meet Local Farmers & Foodies.

Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A few afternoon showers, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, showers; cool, temps: high: 63, low: 51.
• Sunday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Potential Reopening Timeline For Cannon's Tramway Revealed (unofficialnetworks.com) — Cannon Mountain’s iconic tramway in Franconia is now targeting a replacement opening for the 2028–29 ski season, with bids from lift manufacturers due July 22, 2026. The state has committed major funding, existing towers and terminals will be reused with upgrades, and Peabody Express chairlift rides are planned to keep foliage-season visitors coming while the new tram is built.
   

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📸 Around Franconia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franconia

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★ Featured events ★

Friday July 3

• Juston McKinney →
  NCCA Jean's Playhouse, 34 Papermill Dr, Lincoln
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday June 20

• Meet Local Farmers & Foodies →
  Iron Furnace Brewing, 115 Main St, Franconia
  2:00 pm

Thursday July 9

• Franconia Library Community Concert! →
  Abbie Greenleaf Library, 439 Main St, Franconia
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 19

• Crafting at Whitefield Library →
  Whitefield Public Library, 8 Lancaster Rd, Whitefield
  1:00 pm
• Teen Chat & Snacks (7th-12th grade)
  Littleton Public Library 92 Main Street, Littleton, NH 03561
  3:00 pm
• NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race →
  White Mountain Motorsports Park, 463 Daniel Webster Hwy, North Woodstock
  11:30 pm

Sunday June 21

• Littleton, NH Bluegrass Jam →
  The Loading Dock, 35 Mill St Suite D, Littleton
  3:00 pm

Monday June 22

• Tic-Tac-Toe Rocks! A Pebble Painting Event →
  Moosilauke Public Library, 165 Lost River Rd, North Woodstock
  11:00 am

Tuesday June 23

• Ukulele Class (Registration Required)
  Littleton Public Library 92 Main Street, Littleton, NH 03561
  1:00 pm

Wednesday June 24

• Flying High Dogs
  Littleton Public Library 92 Main Street, Littleton, NH 03561
  2:00 pm
• Library Board of Trustees Meeting
  Littleton Public Library 92 Main Street, Littleton, NH 03561
  7:00 pm

Thursday June 25

• Live Art Book Club: James and the Giant Peach
  Littleton Public Library 92 Main Street, Littleton, NH 03561
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Boyne Resorts posted a job opening for Custodian | Part Time in Lincoln. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for 2:00pm - 10:00pm Team Member Shift in Lincoln. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franconia here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lincoln

• Open house to be held at the White River Junction Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (unionleader.com)
• Your Weekend in NH: 'Race the Cog,' celebrate World Ocean Day or dance at a silent disco (nhpr.org)

Littleton

• Why Andy Morter Hid the Wire Inside the Leather (sixtysixmag.com)
• Taking the untraditional route (rochester.edu)
• Truck Violence Announce North American Tour │ Exclaim! (exclaim.ca)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Synonym buns (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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