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  • Why Fayetteville's PFAS cleanup money was frozen amid rising concerns

Also on today's calendar: Spirit Month - Crazy Hair Week 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!)

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  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• In Massachusetts, a water filter stalled as a utility's $100,000 debt put emergency supply at risk (thecooldown.com) — Fayetteville gets a brief but important mention in a national look at communities struggling to fund safe drinking water, noting that money earmarked for PFAS cleanup here was frozen as contamination worries grew. The main story follows a Massachusetts utility buried in debt, stalled filtration projects, and emergency water supplies at risk, illustrating how costly and complicated water fixes can be for local systems.
   

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  • I want to thank all the people working at the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society, FAPS, for the wonderful annual WoofStock event held this evening at the Botanical Gardens .
    It's their big event to raise funds for the fur babies at the FAPS facility. I want to personally thank Jackie Perry , the ringmaster of this event… (Nextdoor Clairway)
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    I just bought a lot of house cleaning items plus a few school supplies and beauty items. The bill was less than $35. With Food Lion's $10 meal deal,… (Nextdoor Montclair)
  • Cumberland County Schools posted a job opening for Prime Time Group Leader (Part-Time) in Fayetteville. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Fayetteville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fayetteville here.

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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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