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🌱 Patch AM: How is a Burlington resident tied to a statewide child exploitation sting?

And on the Burlington Patch calendar - Estate Sale: 22 & 23 Aug, 9AM - 3PM

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In today's newsletter:

  • How is a Burlington resident tied to a statewide child exploitation sting?

Also on today's calendar: Estate Sale: 22 & 23 Aug, 9AM - 3PM and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Child Sex Sting + Store Sells 2 Winning Lottery Tickets + Mayor Facing Federal Financial Crimes: MA Weekend (patch.com) — One of the men charged in a recent Marlborough child exploitation sting is from Burlington, linking this statewide case directly back to the town. The roundup also highlights big lottery wins in Wakefield, a mayor's federal fraud charges, and new state restrictions on the herbal substance kratom.
   

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    Tuesday August 18
  • Board of Appeals →
    Burlington, MA Calendar, 29 Center Street, Burlington
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 19
  • Family Story & Craft
    Burlington Public Library Fogelberg A , 22 Sears Street, Burlingt
    11:00 am
  • The Bee Fiber Craft Group
    Maynard Public Library Trustees Room , 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA\
    1:30 pm
  • Teen Escape Room: International Spy
    Burlington Public Library Fogelberg B , 22 Sears Street, Burlingt
    7:00 pm
  • Historical Commission →
    Burlington, MA Calendar, 55 Center Street, Burlington
    7:00 pm
  • Fables & Fantasy Book Club
    Burlington Public Library Periodicals Room , 22 Sears Street, Bur
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • Kids Free Play
    Burlington Public Library Fogelberg B , 22 Sears Street, Burlingt
    11:00 am
  • Maker Meetup for Adults - Afternoon Session: Bumble Bee Door Mats
    Burlington Public Library Fogelberg A , 22 Sears Street, Burlingt
    3:00 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • BCAT Outdoor Movie Night - Shrek →
    123 Cambridge St, Burlington
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Winning as a Buyer in Today's Market →
    Legacy Hall, 295 Washington St, Woburn
    6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Medford

  • Longtime Medford Diner Closing Its Doors (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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