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Cheers Mineola! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What prompted police to investigate Mineola Middle School this week?
  • See the best moments from Mineola's home football showdown.
  • What surprising source is polluting Mineola's air more than traffic?

Also on today's calendar: Walk For Epilepsy and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 72, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 71 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nassau Police Investigating "Suspicious Incident" at Mineola Middle School (longisland.com) — Parents in Mineola should know police are investigating a "suspicious incident" at Mineola Middle School after students found a disturbing written message naming classmates. The student believed responsible has been removed from class, and the interim superintendent says there was no specific threat of harm but that safety measures and cooperation with law enforcement are ongoing.
   

• Photos: Nassau Conference III football — Division at Mineola (newsday.com) — Mineola football fans just packed the stands for Saturday's Nassau Conference III matchup, with the Mustangs hosting Division under the lights at home. Photos capture big plays, Mineola's cheerleaders and marching band, and plenty of sideline moments from the Oct. 10 game right here in town.
   

• Everyday Chemical Products Emit More Air Pollution Than Traffic in Summer, Study Finds (responsibleus.com) — Mineola is at the center of new air-quality research showing that in summer, everyday products like cleaners, paints and personal care items released more pollution over the village than traffic did. Instruments on a local cell tower tracked seasonal changes in gases, highlighting how heat and common products can significantly affect the air residents breathe.
   

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Ok Mineola! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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