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🌱 How a 1926 rail line still shapes life around Altamont today

Altamont, Oregon Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Altamont! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a 1926 rail line still shapes life around Altamont today

Also on today's calendar: Kelly's Lot and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hazy and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 50 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hazy and very warm, temps: high: 96, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Very hot; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Klamath Falls, home of Oregon's southern most Amtrak station, celebrates railroad milestone (oregonlive.com) — Altamont residents are highlighted as part of a 42,000-strong community linked closely with Klamath Falls, whose Amtrak station and historic rail line helped shape the region’s growth. The piece explores nearby museums, historic buildings, geothermal-heated sidewalks, and downtown restaurants, offering ideas for day trips, cultural outings, and rail travel that Altamont locals can easily access and enjoy.
   

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Klamath Falls

  • Klamath Falls Batman battles tobacco epidemic (kobi5.com)
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Ashland

  • Ashland takes home top prize in annual Kitchell Games that honors late assistant coach (ashland.news)
  • Ashland has $4 million from Asante. Now it has to decide how to spend it (ijpr.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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