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In today's newsletter:

  • Elderly Mansfield resident faces charges after late-night machete incident

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  • Thursday: An afternoon shower possible, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 83-Year-Old Charged In Mansfield Machete Incident (patch.com) — Mansfield residents may notice increased police attention after an 83-year-old local woman was arrested on multiple charges following a late-night machete incident on Middle Turnpike. State police say she faces several weapon, assault, and threatening counts and is scheduled for arraignment later this month on a substantial bond.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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