🌱 Why a national site just crowned Coos Bay ideal for retirees

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• Why a national site just crowned Coos Bay ideal for retirees

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 60 and low of 49 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 63, low: 46.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Coos Bay touted by website as Oregon's haven for seniors (djcoregon.com) — Coos Bay is being highlighted as Oregon’s top small town for seniors, thanks to relatively affordable housing, below-average assisted living costs, and access to Bay Area Hospital. The piece explains how local prices, compact services, and mild coastal weather can make day-to-day life easier for older residents considering retiring or aging in place here.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Missing a kitty?
  We thought there was a raccoon getting into our trash, but it’s this little dude…striped, bobbed tail, pretty small. (Nextdoor Telegraph Hill)
• The view of the bay from my home.
  Cocktail Please! #LoveYourNeighborhoodContest (Nextdoor Eastside)

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Coos Bay. Apply here.
• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate at Walmart in Coos Bay, Oregon in Coos Bay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coos Bay here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Bandon

• Orcas Literally Leaping in Celebration on Oregon Coast (Video), and Yes, They 'Moonwalked' (beachconnection.net)
• How Hunting Opportunity Would Increase At PNW NWRs Under Trump Administration Proposal - (nwsportsmanmag.com)

Florence

• Oregon Coast Humane Society urges dog owners to getting vaccinated, after identifying parvo cases in Florence (klcc.org)
• Award-Winning Gardener Grows Over 1,000 Shrubs: The Rhododendron King (housedigest.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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