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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a former Portsmouth police chief is now facing a lawsuit

Also on today's calendar: FREE WEBINAR | "Under a Golden Sky: The Mosaics of Florence Baptistry" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 71.
  • Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Portsmouth PD chief sued for hiring officer convicted of 2019 sexual assault (wavy.com) — A former Portsmouth police chief and the city are being sued over the hiring of ex-officer Cleshaun Cox, who later abducted and sexually assaulted a 17-year-old while on duty. The victim seeks monetary damages, alleging negligent hiring and weakened background checks under then-Chief Tonya Chapman. City officials declined comment while the federal inmate serves an 18-year sentence.
   

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Carrollton

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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