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Greetings Barnegat! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Barnegat football dominate Absegami in its season opener?
  • How deadly has this summer been on Barnegat Bay waters?

Also on today's calendar: LBI Paracon and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with partial sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
  • Monday: Humid; an afternoon shower, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Barnegat Opens Season with Statement 26-7 Win Over Absegami Behind Dominant Defense and Big Plays (tapinto.net) — Barnegat High School's football team kicked off its season in style, rolling to a 26–7 road win over Absegami behind a 90-yard opening kickoff return and a smothering defense. Multiple big plays, including a fumble-recovery touchdown and long scoring runs, helped the Bengals control all three phases and send an early message about their 2026 campaign.
   

• Man charged in fatal Barnegat Bay boat crash (nj1015.com) — A deadly summer on nearby Barnegat Bay has now led to serious criminal charges, after police say alcohol was involved in a July 25 boat crash that killed one passenger and injured several others. The article also recounts two other fatal Barnegat Bay crashes this season, including one that claimed the life of a Barnegat man and resulted in charges against his mother.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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