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🌱 See what makes Ocean Acres’ new Hidden Pines park different.

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  • See what makes Ocean Acres’ new Hidden Pines park different.

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  • Tuesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 35 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 45, low: 25.
  • Thursday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 52 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Quiet Escape: Township Unveils New Passive Park at Forecastle Basin in Ocean Acres (tapinto.net) — Ocean Acres residents now have a new place for peaceful walks and nature time with the opening of Hidden Pines passive park around Forecastle Lake. The township upgraded former dirt paths into a 0.66‑mile ADA-accessible paved loop, ideal for walking, wheelchairs, strollers, fishing, and birdwatching. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk for quiet recreation.
   

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