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šŸŒ± How Lincolnā€™s assassin met his end just outside Port Royal

Port Royal, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Port Royal! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Lincolnā€™s assassin met his end just outside Port Royal

Today's riddle: Which rock group has four members who can't sing or play instruments ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 64, low: 51.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Today in History: John Wilkes Booth killed (chicagotribune.com) ā€” A notable moment tied to Port Royal is recalled today: on April 26, 1865, John Wilkes Booth was tracked down and killed near the town after assassinating President Abraham Lincoln. The historical roundup also highlights other major world events and famous birthdays that share this date, from Chernobyl to South Africaā€™s first all-race elections.
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  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in King George. Apply here.
  • Caroline County Public Schools posted a job opening for Elementary School Teacher Pool (2026-2027 school year) in Bowling Green. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Royal here.

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  • Operation Homefront celebrates 7 exceptional teens with 2026 Military Child of the Year Award (wearethemighty.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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