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- Why Adams neighbors are rallying over a worrying cluster of cancers
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 60 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: Cool with periods of rain, temps: high: 54, low: 45.
- Friday: Remaining cloudy, with a high of 59 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Residents concerned about cancer rate (wwnytv.com) — Residents in Adams are organizing after several young people in the South Jefferson school community were recently diagnosed with cancer, prompting calls for deeper research into possible local causes. Community members are sharing personal stories, pressing officials to investigate patterns, and inviting neighbors to join a public Facebook group to stay informed and get involved. 
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South Jefferson Csd Adams, NY 13605
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South Jefferson Csd Adams, NY 13605
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HS Spring Band Concert
South Jefferson Csd Adams, NY 13605
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HS Spring Choral Concert
South Jefferson Csd Adams, NY 13605
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Budget Vote & Election
South Jefferson Csd Adams, NY 13605
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Annual Election ^& Vote
Belleville-Henderson Csd Adams, NY 13605
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Board of Education Meeting--Special Time 8 pm
Belleville-Henderson Csd Adams, NY 13605
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Wednesday May 13
Tuesday May 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Cashier Associate - Part Time in Watertown. Apply here.
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Towne Ctr at Watertown in Watertown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Adams here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sackets Harbor
- Sackets Harbor School wins top grant in Scholarship Challenge (informnny.com)
Watertown
- Jefferson County to Present Awards for Public Health Excellence (informnny.com)
- Students win ‘Citizen of Quarter' for smoke-free playgrounds (informnny.com)
- Canton Pavilion Riley Room fundraiser underway (northcountrynow.com)
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