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

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Tunes of Yesteryear at Whiting United Methodist Church 55 Lacey Rd, Whiting, N J 08759
  • Rank The Beer Flights Fundraiser at Toms River Brewing
  • Sunday Funday - a.k.a. at The Happy Hour! at The Happy Hour

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 75, low: 68.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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