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🌱 4 Worcester Schools Earn State Recognition In Annual Ratings

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Hey there, Worcester! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Four Worcester schools just earned top marks from the state
  • Worcester County neighbor hits it big on a scratch ticket
  • Worcester school's big leap in national ranking draws attention

Also on today's calendar: Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 46.
  • Friday: Cloudy, rain possible; windy, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 4 Worcester Schools Earn State Recognition In Annual Ratings — Worcester residents can celebrate as four local schools receive special recognition in the state's latest annual performance ratings, highlighting strong progress and achievement in the city's public education system. (Worcester Patch)
   

2. Worcester County Resident Wins Major Prize On Scratch Ticket — A Worcester County resident has scored a major prize on a scratch ticket, bringing a big lottery win close to home for local players and fueling dreams of similar luck. (Worcester Patch)
   

3. Worcester School Jumps More Than 20 Spots In National Ranking — Worcester residents can celebrate as a local school has surged more than 20 places in a prominent national ranking, highlighting improving academic performance and raising the city's profile in education circles. (Worcester Patch)
   

4. 5 Teens Charged After Worcester Drug Bust — Worcester police say a Preston Street apartment tied to Main South drug dealing and gang activity yielded crack cocaine, fentanyl and cash, leading to trafficking and interference charges against five teenagers after a Sunday night raid. (Worcester Patch)
   

5. Championship Basketball Team, Former Athletes Join Worcester College's First Hall Of Fame — Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester is launching its first Athletics Hall of Fame this November, honoring a championship men's basketball team and standout former student-athletes who have continued contributing to Worcester's sports community. (Worcester Patch)
   

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Ok Worcester! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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