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🌱 Patch AM: Mother shares memories after deadly Route 28 crash in North Reading

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In today's newsletter:

  • Mother shares memories after deadly Route 28 crash in North Reading

Also on today's calendar: Austin Prep: Summer Preview and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mother remembers 8-year-old killed in North Reading crash: 'No such thing as closure' (wcvb.com) — An 8-year-old girl was killed in a suspected drunk-driving crash while stopped at a red light on Route 28 in North Reading, and her mother is now sharing memories of her kindness and spirit. Police say the driver was allegedly fleeing an earlier hit-and-run, and he is being held on significant bail as the family and local faith community grieve together.
   

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    Thursday August 27
  • Adventures in Seed Saving
    Flint Memorial Library Activity Room , 147 Park Street, North Rea
    6:30 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Exercise with Emma (NR Senior Center)
    Flint Memorial Library Activity Room , 147 Park Street, North Rea
    9:00 am
  • Music with Dara
    Flint Memorial Library See program description for details
    10:30 am
  • Cardio Drumming (North Reading Senior Center)
    Flint Memorial Library Activity Room , 147 Park Street, North Rea
    11:30 am
    • Monday August 31
  • Exercise with Emma (NR Senior Center)
    Flint Memorial Library Activity Room , 147 Park Street, North Rea
    9:00 am
  • North Reading Morning Book Club
    Flint Memorial Library Conference Room , 147 Park Street, North R
    10:15 am
    • Tuesday September 8
  • Beginner Jazz Dance Class →
    North Reading School of Ballet, 52 Main St, North Reading
    6:30 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • Tango! Tango! →
    West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Rd, Andover
    4:00 pm
    • Monday September 14
  • Stretch & Strengthen Class for Dancers →
    North Reading School of Ballet, 52 Main St, North Reading
    8:15 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Reading

  • Reading Police Department to Wear and Offer Patches in Support of Reading Coalition for Prevention and Support (thereadingpost.com)
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Wilmington

  • This Old-Fashioned Massachusetts Country Store Is A Favorite Stop For Fresh Baked Goods And Local Finds (takingthekids.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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