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🌱 Patch AM: What we know about Thursday’s alleged kidnapping attempt in Milton
Spotted on the Milton calendar: Summer Concert: Nina Ott Trio

Cheers Milton! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What we know about Thursday's alleged kidnapping attempt in Milton
Also on today's calendar: Summer Concert: Nina Ott Trio and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mainly cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
- Saturday: Showers, some heavy; humid, temps: high: 72, low: 66.
- Sunday: Heavy morning rain, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• BPD: Suspect taken into custody following alleged kidnapping in Milton (boston25news.com) — Police say a suspect is in custody after an alleged kidnapping attempt Thursday afternoon in Milton, with officers responding around 3:30 p.m. near 555 Talbot Avenue. The involved vehicle was located and EMS were called to the scene, though few other details have been released so far. Authorities describe this as a developing situation and promise further updates.
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📸 Around Milton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Milton
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- Open Garden Hours at the Mattapan Branch
Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
11:00 am - Tech Savvy Adults!
Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
11:30 am - Out of the Box Rehearsal
Art Barn Temple Sinai, 50 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA 02446, USA
9:00 am - Information Session for Adult English Learners
Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
2:00 pm - Read to Boomer the Therapy Dog
Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
10:30 am - Summer Tech Series!
Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
12:00 pm - Kids Yoga with Ms. Linda
Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
3:00 pm - VERSUS: Gamers Club
Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
4:00 pm - Summer Concert: Nina Ott Trio →
Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center, Historic New England, 1424 Canton Ave, Milton
6:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Thursday September 10
📣 Milton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- MassHire: Intro to Excel Workshops (Online)
Thomas Crane Library Online
9:00 am - MassHire: Cover Letters Workshops (Online)
Thomas Crane Library Online
9:00 am - Public Shade Tree Hearing →
Braintree, MA Calendar, 85 Quincy Avenue, Braintree
10:00 am - Family Board Games and Play
Thayer Public Library Childrens Room, Events at the Library
10:00 am
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Quincy
- Robert J. Fleming (thequincysun.com)
- Mass. State Police trooper facing assault charge in violent Quincy bar beating (boston25news.com)
- Massachusetts city can't display Catholic statues, high court rules (miamiherald.com)
Dedham
- Boston 25 Stuff the Bus: Help local students get ready for school (boston25news.com)
Boston
- Beloved Boston Sandwich Shop Closes (patch.com)
- Boston's Museum Of Science Opening New 10,000-Square-Foot Wing (patch.com)
- Man Indicted After Drug Shipment Linked To Overdose Death (patch.com)
Ok Milton! 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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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