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🌱 Patch AM: Easton man charged after multi-town police pursuit over reported kidnapping
Coming up: Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA on the Easton Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Easton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Easton man charged after multi-town police pursuit over reported kidnapping
Also on today's calendar: Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Cloudy with showers, with a high of 71 and low of 62 degrees.
- Sunday: Heavy rain in the morning, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
- Monday: Warmer with sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Police investigate man for reported kidnapping after chase to Milton (boston.com) — An Easton man is facing multiple charges after police stopped a vehicle in Milton following reports that a woman was being held against her will. Boston and Milton officers, along with State Police, pursued the car from Boston through the Blue Hills area before safely stopping it, and the woman was evaluated at the scene while the initial incident remains under investigation.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Easton
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★ Featured events ★
- Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA →
Ramada Inn, located at 213 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, MA,,
9:00 am
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- Community Qigong Online
Ames Free Library Virtual
10:30 am - Monday Movie Matinee: Leatherheads
Ames Free Library 1st floor Presentation Commons Queset House, 51 Main Street, Eas
1:30 pm - Ames Free Library Zoom Writing Group
Ames Free Library Virtual
3:00 pm - Family Garden Show: Toe Jam Puppet Band
Ames Free Library Queset Garden Queset House, 51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
6:00 pm - Wiggleworms Storytime in the Garden
Ames Free Library Walled Garden Queset House, 51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356
10:30 am - State Representative Field Office Hours
Ames Free Library 1st floor Library Room Queset House, 51 Main Street, Easton, MA
10:30 am - Ice Pops & Popcorn: Matilda (1996)
Ames Free Library 1st floor Presentation Commons Queset House, 51 Main Street, Eas
1:30 pm - Food Addicts Anonymous →
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, 59 Cottage St, Sharon
6:30 pm - Food Addicts Anonymous →
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, 59 Cottage St, Sharon
6:30 pm - The Medicare Game Plan: How to Stay in Control This Fall →
Holy Cross Church, 225 Purchase St, Easton
10:00 am - Food Addicts Anonymous →
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, 59 Cottage St, Sharon
6:30 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Tuesday September 1
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
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- Brockton Victorian on West Elm Street sells for $985K (enterprisenews.com)
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Mansfield
- Mansfield dhidi ya Luton - matokeo ya moja kwa moja, mipango iliyokadiriwa na takwimu za uso kwa uso (fotmob.com)
Ok Easton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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