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Hi there, Anchorage! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Still missing your Town Square Park brick? Here's how to find it.
  • Can UAA repeat last season's stunning overtime upset of #1 Denver?
  • Bear with a sweet tooth tears up Eagle River driveways

Also on today's calendar: Commercial Burner Mastery and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A morning flurry; cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 48, low: 34.
  • Saturday: Cloudy and chilly, with a high of 43 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Over 60% of Town Square Park bricks still await their owners with final pick-up near (adn.com) — If you bought a commemorative brick at Anchorage's Town Square Park in the '90s, you've got until Oct. 10 to claim it at the Mountain View pickup site. About 8,500 bricks still sit on pallets as the park undergoes a major redesign, and a new online search tool from the city's innovation team helps Anchorage residents quickly find their personalized bricks and pallet locations.
   

2. 907 Sports: UAA Hockey hosts #1 Denver, reigning NCAA champions this weekend (alaskasnewssource.com) — UAA hockey opens its season in Anchorage this weekend by hosting top-ranked Denver, the reigning NCAA champions, for a two-game series at Sullivan Arena. Local fans will remember the Seawolves' dramatic 4-3 overtime upset of Denver last season, and Denver coach David Carle is once again returning to his hometown rinks in Anchorage for this marquee matchup.
   

3. Bear claws at Eagle River doors, rips truck canopy apart chasing donut smell, owner says (alaskasnewssource.com) — A large brown bear roaming an Eagle River neighborhood badly damaged a family's truck canopy and clawed up multiple garage doors, apparently drawn by the donut smell from a Jason's Donuts trash-hauling truck. At least three nearby homes reported garage damage, and the shop owners briefly closed while arranging repairs and waiting for Fish and Game to take a report.
   

4. Assemblyman Donald Handeland proposes district elections for Anchorage School Board (thealaskastory.com) — Anchorage residents could soon vote on a major change to how their School Board is elected, shifting six seats to district-based elections while keeping one at-large. Assembly member Donald Handeland's proposal heads to the Assembly in early October, with a possible public hearing at Loussac Library and a citywide vote in April 2027 if it advances.
   

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    Friday October 2
  • AEDC CEDS Maritime Focus Group →
    Location [In Person] 510 L Street Suite 603 [Virtual] Teams 510 L Street Suite 603 Anchorage AK 99501, 510 L Street Suite 603, Anchorage

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I tried out orange theory yesterday.
    It's been about ten months since I've been there. Overall, it was super fun, even if my body didn't always know what it was doing. The station… (Nextdoor Abbott Loop South)
  • 2 bears going around ship ave, they were close to Alaska mill and feed as of 430pm now, followed them from post rd
    Look how they crawl underneath a gate! No sound on the first one (edited it with something kooky now) because I was on the phone with APD and fish n… (Nextdoor Mountain View)
  • State of Alaska posted a job opening for Correctional Officer 2 (Wasilla, AK) in Wasilla. Apply here.
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Arby's Shift Manager in Wasilla. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Anchorage here.

Ok Anchorage! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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