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Hi there, Farmingdale! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

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  • Could Reconnect pay your way through Farmingdale State's dental hygiene program?

Also on today's calendar: Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 66, low: 55.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NYS Reconnect program expanded to include more New Yorkers: What to know (newsday.com) — Adults in Farmingdale can now use New York's expanded Reconnect program to study dental hygiene at Farmingdale State College tuition-free, even if they already hold a degree. The initiative covers tuition, fees, books and supplies at participating SUNY and CUNY schools for adults 25 to 55 taking at least six credits.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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