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🌱 Worcester Man Accused Of Using Dead Man's Identity For More Than 20 Years

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Morning Worcester! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Worcester man accused of living under a dead person's name
  • Worcester schools respond after athletes face racist targeting
  • Five years of sweets from a favorite Worcester candy shop

Also on today's calendar: Grafton Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 67, low: 45.
  • Sunday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Worcester Man Accused Of Using Dead Man's Identity For More Than 20 Years — Worcester readers learn that a local man is accused of living under a deceased person's identity for more than two decades, raising concerns about long-term fraud and how such alleged deception went undetected for so many years. (Worcester Patch)
   

2. Worcester Schools Launch Anti-Racism Campaign After Athletes Targeted — Families in Worcester will see public schools launching a new anti-racism campaign after local student athletes were reportedly targeted, aiming to support affected students and address bias across teams and classrooms. (Worcester Patch)
   

3. Worcester Candy Shop Celebrating 5 Years In Business — Worcester residents can mark a sweet milestone as a local candy shop celebrates its fifth anniversary, highlighting the city's small-business spirit and growing dessert scene. The celebration underscores how neighborhood shops continue to shape Worcester's community character and local economy. (Worcester Patch)
   

4. Worcester Public Library Director Announces Departure — Worcester readers face a big change as Public Library Executive Director Jason Homer departs in November, with an interim leader and national search planned while the library highlights major community-service and digital-equity gains made during his tenure. The transition comes as Worcester Public Library enjoys national recognition and prepares a community farewell. (Worcester Patch)
   

5. Worcester Railers Donate $2K To Friendly House Amid 'Month Of Giving' — Worcester Railers staff boosted local families by donating $2,000 and volunteering at Friendly House food pantries, part of the team's Month of Giving focused on Central Massachusetts nonprofits. The effort supports food security and social services for Worcester residents. (Worcester Patch)
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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