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Sen. Gittens Hospitalized, Limetree Auction Delayed + Tarantulas

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It's November 1, which means you might be suffering from a Halloween-candy-hangover this morning. Go easy on yourself. Here's a good distraction: I've rounded up the latest headlines so you can start the week in the know. So grab a cup of coffee and get on with it!


First, today's weather:

Partly sunny with a shower. High: 85 Low: 76.

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News worth knowing:

  1. Senator Kenneth Gittens Hospitalized at Juan F. Luis Hospital, Said to be in Stable But Serious Condition (V.I. Consortium)
  2. Judge grants request by Limetree Bay to delay auction to next month (Virgin Islands Daily News)
  3. Cookouts to Resume at Magens Bay; Horse Riders Appeal for Beach Access (St. Croix Source)
  4. Board approves plan for students to resume in-person learning soon (Virgin Islands Daily News)
  5. U.S. Virgin Islands Weekly Weather Forecast (Patch USVI)

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Today in US Virgin Islands: It's a quiet day for events but there are a few shows and get-togethers this week that you won't want to miss. Check back tomorrow for a list of all upcoming events.


As seen on Social:

  • Friends of Virgin Islands National Park: "Happy Halloween from Virgin Islands National Park! Orange sunset gifts from Maho! Donate to support our turtle protection program, youth programs, cultural programs..." (Facebook)
  • I'm sorry if this gives you the willies but it's really worth a read: Fright Week: Tarantula vs. Wasp (St. Thomas Source)

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Ashleigh Baldwin

About me: I'm the Patch Community News Editor for the U.S. Virgin Islands. I'm here to provide news you can use. Do you have a news tip, question or feedback? Please contact me at ashleigh.baldwin@patch.com.

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