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Good day Northampton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Northampton's Austin Beers fared in a stacked Thompson Speedway showdown

Also on today's calendar: Crafts In The Barn and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer; cloudy, then some sun, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Emerling And Hodgdon Celebrate NASCAR Mod Dream, McKennedy Tops Silk For Monaco Modified Check On World Series Saturday At Thompson (racedayct.com) — Northampton's own Austin Beers grabbed a strong third-place finish in the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series feature at Thompson Speedway's packed Sunoco World Series Saturday. The event also crowned Patrick Emerling as NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion and wrapped up multiple New England track championships. Local race fans can take pride in Beers' showing against a deep regional field.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • I love this time of year!
    The first two photos are my first two harvests of saffron. I planted the saffron crocus bulbs last fall, and so this is my first harvest ever. There… (Nextdoor Walnut Drive)
  • Redner's Markets posted a job opening for Night Crew Clerk in Northampton. Apply here.
  • St. Luke's College of Health Sciences posted a job opening for Member Services Attendant (Part Time) in Allentown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northampton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Allentown

  • Retail Watch: Pizza vendor opens new takeout restaurant in Allentown (mcall.com)
  • The Oldest Roller Coasters Still Running In America (worldatlas.com)
  • Blue Collar Brew: Cheap Beer from Days Past (skillsetmag.com)

Bethlehem

  • 2815 Hampshire Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017 (redfin.com)

Ok Northampton! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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