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And check out Opening Reception for WEB: Works by Rachel Rizzo on the Somerville Patch calendar

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Hi Somerville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Kitchen fire injures worker and damages beloved Somerville restaurant
  • What ancient biblical fruit is now on the menu in Somerville?
  • Somerville family seeks reliable weekly babysitter near Magoun Square

Also on today's calendar: Opening Reception for WEB: Works by Rachel Rizzo and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower or two; not as warm, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 1 Person Injured In Fire At Somerville Restaurant (patch.com) — A morning kitchen fire at Highland Cuisine on Highland Avenue left one employee injured and caused significant fire, water, and smoke damage to the longtime Somerville restaurant. Firefighters quickly contained the flames above the ceiling, and the injured worker was taken to a local hospital as officials continue investigating the cause.
   

• Jewish farmers planted an ancient seed. Now the fruit is making its American culinary debut. (stljewishlight.org) — Somerville diners at Lehrhaus can now try qishut, an ancient fuzzy melon revived from biblical-era seeds and reintroduced by chef Noah Clickstein in creative dishes. The story follows how Jewish farmers and researchers resurrected this long-lost crop and how Somerville's kitchen is showcasing its flavors through salads, pickles, and roasted preparations through the fall season.
   

• Part Time Babysitter Opportunity [Somerville MA] (tufts.edu) — A Somerville family near the Magoun Square T stop is looking for a part-time babysitter for their 8-year-old son once a week after school, plus occasional weekend evenings. The job includes pickup from a local YMCA program, homework help, dinner, and hanging out, with flexible Wednesday or Thursday hours and pay of $25–$30 per hour depending on experience.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Cambridge

  • Curio in North Cambridge is the only place to get these four summertime (sp)ice creams - Cambridge (csindie.com)
  • State Senate elections: Brownsberger, Lander request recount in closely watched race (bostonglobe.com)
  • Harvard to issue pouches to students who want to go phone-free (boston.com)

Medford

  • Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Needed [Medford, MA] (tufts.edu)

Malden

  • Residents Displaced After Malden Apartment Fire (patch.com)
  • Malden Resident Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Federal Agents During Immigration Arrest (patch.com)
  • Malden Police Searching For Missing Teenager (patch.com)

Ok Somerville! 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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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