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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Boston museums can you visit for free this month?
  • Malden woman's violent threats to ICE agents now headed to sentencing.
  • How the Encore Boston Harbor strike could affect your next casino visit.

Also on today's calendar: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life - Meditate in Seaport and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine with a shower, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. You Can Visit These 8 Boston, Massachusetts Museums And Galleries For Free (takingthekids.com) — Boston residents can explore eight museums and galleries for free or on special no-cost days, from City Hall Galleries and BU Art Galleries to the MFA and ICA. The guide spells out who qualifies, when free admission applies, and exactly where to go, helping you plan affordable art outings around Boston neighborhoods and the harbor.
   

2. 'Charlie Kirk Died, and We Love It': Massachusetts Woman Guilty in ICE Threat Case (townhall.com) — A Malden woman has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to assaulting and threatening to kill federal immigration agents during an arrest outside Malden District Court. Prosecutors say she shoved into officers, shouted anti-ICE remarks, and was recorded on body cameras making violent threats. Sentencing is scheduled for December, with up to a year in prison possible.
   

3. Workers continue picketing outside Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett (nbcboston.com) — Union workers at Encore Boston Harbor in nearby Everett are striking through Labor Day weekend, seeking higher pay, stronger benefits, and better job protections that match downtown Boston hotel wages. With more than 1,300 employees on the picket line and the mayor urging a quick resolution, the casino remains open while negotiations with Wynn Resorts remain stalled.
   

4. Will Campbell praises Marcus Jones as X-factor punt returner (boston.com) — Patriots standout Marcus Jones is drawing big praise inside the locker room as a game-changing punt returner and improving slot corner, with teammates and coaches calling him an X-factor for 2026. His leadership role as a newly elected captain and his impact on special teams come as Boston fans gear up for the Patriots' season opener against the Seahawks.
   

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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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