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In today's newsletter:
- How a Canton mom’s vet bill ended up in court
Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Much colder, with a high of 39 and low of 32 degrees.
- Sunday: Rather cloudy and windy, temps: high: 46, low: 20.
- Monday: Sunshine and colder, with a high of 34 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pet debt is on the rise. It's landing more people in court. (nhpr.org) — A Canton single mother’s court fight over a $471 vet bill highlights how rising pet-care costs are pushing Massachusetts owners into debt and even small-claims lawsuits. GBH’s investigation finds MSPCA-Angell has sued hundreds of clients, some for just a few hundred dollars, raising questions from consumer advocates about aggressive collections and the hidden financial risks of caring for beloved animals. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Friends Book Group
Turner Free Library , 2 North Main Street , Randolph
11:00 am - The Nutcracker
The Norwood Theatre , 109 Central St , Norwood
1:30 pm - That Holiday Feeling with Back to the Eighties
Starline Room Dinner Theater , 49 Monk St , Stoughton
6:30 pm - Torche The hits of the '70s and '80s!
Magic Room , 83 Morse St Bldg 5 , Norwood
8:00 pm - Device Advice
Turner Free Library , 2 North Main Street , Randolph
10:00 am - Coloring (PDF)
Stoughton, MA Calendar Stoughton, MA 02072
10:00 am - Device Advice (RICC)
Turner Free Library , 128 Pleasant St , Randolph
10:00 am - Toddler Time with Self Help CFCE
Turner Free Library , 2 North Main Street , Randolph
10:30 am - Teen Open Studio
Turner Free Library , 2 North Main Street , Randolph
3:00 pm - Winter Break 5-7 yrs old - Stoughton, MA 2025
Dana Barros Basketball Club , 1776 Washington St , Stoughton
9:00 am - Bookmobile @ Simon C. Firemen Community
Turner Free Library , 640 North Main Street , Randolph
1:30 pm
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
Monday December 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Canton. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Norwood
- Norwood MA police warn of phone scams. Here's their advice (wickedlocal.com)
- Highest wind speeds across Massachusetts for Dec. 19, 2024 (wcvb.com)
- MSPCA sees surge in pet surrenders as owners struggle to find animal-inclusive housing (wbur.org)
Stoughton
- New England Revolution Academy Highlights: December 19, 2025 (oursportscentral.com)
Dedham
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-- The Patch AM Team
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