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🌱 How a Poquoson teen turned local marksmanship into a national title

Poquoson, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • How a Poquoson teen turned local marksmanship into a national title

Also on today's calendar: Antique Journal Making and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the man do after he went upstairs to get a stovepipe? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 86, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Precision, sporter competitors hold lead to win (legion.org) — Poquoson’s own Alexandra Orr captured her second American Legion national sporter air rifle title, proudly representing Lafayette Gun Club and American Legion Post 273. She and precision champion Maggie Palfrey each earned $5,000 scholarships and will be honored at the Legion’s national convention, highlighting how local marksmanship programs can launch young athletes onto a national stage.
   

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  • It's quiet and no one bothers you.
    We've been here for almost 4 years now and I just wish that the rent wasn't so expensive! Especially with No amenities, other than that it's a place… (Nextdoor Poquoson Place)
  • ServiceMaster posted a job opening for Hiring Part Time | Commercial Janitorial Cleaner in Poquoson. Apply here.
  • Commonwealth Senior Living posted a job opening for Activity Assistant in Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Poquoson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hampton

  • DJ Envy's Drive Your Dreams Car Show draws more than 10,000 to Hampton Roads Convention Center (wtkr.com)
  • Taylor's passing academy helps shape next generation on and off the field (wtkr.com)
  • Each May, Horseshoe Crabs Still Come Ashore At This Quiet Virginia Bay Beach (takingthekids.com)

Newport News

  • Teens ‘touch grass' and get PE credit at outdoor education with Newport News schools (pilotonline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He came down with the flue. (Thank you Fred P. for sending it in!)
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