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And on the Newton Patch calendar - The Cat Connection Calendar Raffle

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Good morning to you Newton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Did you know Fig Newtons really are named for Newton?
  • Which Newton-born star shares a September birthday with you?
  • BC women's soccer edges Dartmouth with late winner in Newton

Also on today's calendar: The Cat Connection Calendar Raffle and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 72, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 9 road trip snacks that won't melt, spoil, or fall apart (qz.com) — A detailed guide breaks down which snacks survive long, hot car rides without melting, spoiling, or crumbling, from jerky and trail mix to freeze‑dried fruit and oat bars. Newton gets a fun shout‑out: the classic Fig Newton bar, recommended here as a road‑trip‑safe option, was first produced in Newton and still follows that original fig‑and‑pastry formula.
   

• September Celebrity Birthdays (royalexaminer.com) — A roundup of September celebrity birthdays highlights actors, musicians, and athletes from around the world, including Bruce Springsteen, Zendaya, and George R.R. Martin. Newton readers get a local connection too: comedian and actress Amy Poehler is noted here with her roots in Newton offering a hometown tie to the month's star‑studded celebrations.
   

• Women's Soccer Tops Dartmouth, 1-0 (bceagles.com) — Boston College women's soccer stayed unbeaten with a 1–0 win over Dartmouth at the Newton Soccer Complex, thanks to a second-half goal from Addy Kalaw. The Eagles controlled possession, piled up shots and corners, and saw goalkeeper Faith Fenwick secure her first career shutout, giving local fans another strong performance to cheer in Newton.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • MISSING CAT - YURA, WEST NEWTON, WHITE / TABBY
    Yura, 11 years old, fixed male, microchipped (*******7911) has been missing in West Newton (Border str / Webster str) since August 10, 2026. He is… (Nextdoor Auburndale North)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
    Summer was lost on August 24, 2026 in Newton, MA 02468 near Gammons Rd Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the owner,… (Nextdoor Mid Newton Centre)
  • Russian School of Mathematics, Inc. posted a job opening for Math Teacher (afternoons/evenings and/or weekends) - Remote in Newton. Apply here.
  • Burns & McDonnell posted a job opening for Assistant Construction Manager (Northeast Region) in Newton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Watertown

  • Day in Rock Report: Ghost's '2 Big To Rig' Soundtrack Coming This Week- Triumph Add 2nd Leg To Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour- more (antimusic.com)

Waltham

  • East Boston man accused in Waltham ghost gun case (wcvb.com)
  • The Anti-Police Era Left America With A Police Recruitment Problem (lawenforcementtoday.com)
  • New Arts and Sciences Faculty: Fall 2026 (tufts.edu)

Ok Newton! 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 waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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