Morning Portland! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Mount Bethel Farms at Mount Bethel Farms
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 69.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 6
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Get in Touch with Nature Day Camp-Ages 7-10
Monroe County Conservation District
Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center
9:00 am
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Kettle Creek For Kids: Summer Series (Ages 3-6)
Monroe County Conservation District
Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center
10:00 am
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Big Gigantic: Elements Music & Arts Festival 2026 →
Pocono Raceway, 1234 Long Pond Rd, Long Pond
12:00 pm
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2026 Elements Music and Arts Festival - 3 Day Pass →
Pocono Raceway, 1234 Long Pond Rd, Long Pond
12:00 pm
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Regina Sayles: Quarry Bites & Brews →
Quarry Bites & Brews, 45 Broadway, Bangor
6:00 pm
Friday August 7
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Matilda the Musical Jr →
Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Rd, Shawnee on Delaware
11:00 am
Saturday August 8
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PA03 Plainfield Riding Club →
Plainfield Riding Club, 1053 State Park Rd, Wind Gap
11:00 am
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The Wine Country Festival 2026 →
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery, 239 Blue Ridge Rd, Saylorsburg
11:00 am
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J.E.E.P. Sunflower Drive Thru →
Fox Summit Farm, 1245 Keller Rd, Wind Gap
4:00 pm
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Bad Influence LIVE at the Stroudsburg Moose Lodge! →
Stroudsburg Moose Lodge #1336, 705 Stokes Mill Rd, East Stroudsburg
7:00 pm
Sunday August 9
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LARGE Flowerheads at Weona Park →
Weona Park Carousel
6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
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Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Stroudsburg. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Stroudsburg
- Stroudsburg football returns a lot of firepower ahead of 2026 season (poconorecord.com)
- AWSOM Animal Shelter caring for dozens of cats after hoarding situation (wnep.com)
- These Are The Best Hospitals In PA, U.S. News Says In New Ranking (patch.com)
Bangor
East Stroudsburg
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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