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  • What role Arlington's senator is playing in key healthcare reforms

Also on today's calendar: Try a Free Music Class—September 8-12 and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• State takes up healthcare violence bills (lowellsun.com) — Arlington's state senator Cindy Friedman is leading Senate negotiations on bills to crack down on violence against healthcare workers and to boost primary care funding across Massachusetts. Her work on these measures could influence hospital safety, workforce stability, and healthcare costs that affect Arlington residents who rely on local clinics and regional hospitals.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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