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  • Why a former Stoughton deputy chief was banned after a Canton tragedy

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Turning cloudy and very cold, temps: high: 25, low: 18.
  • Saturday: Snow in the morning, up to 1", with a high of 25 and low of 13 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ex-Stoughton cop decertified for alleged Sandra Birchmore exploitation (patriotledger.com) — A high-profile police misconduct case tied to a young woman’s death in her Canton apartment has led state overseers to permanently strip a former Stoughton deputy chief of his police certification. The decision, based on years of investigations into his conduct and alleged exploitation of Sandra Birchmore, also places his name in a national database blocking future law enforcement jobs.
   

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    Friday December 26
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    Canton Public Library , Parking Lot , Canton
    2:30 pm
  • Tuesday December 30
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    7:00 pm

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  • Hi All, Happy holidays .
    Looking for a plumber/ handyman to fix the leaking pipe outside my house . Would want someone to fix this tomorrow . Any leads ? (Nextdoor Knob Hill Walpole Street)
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🗞 Nearby News

Norwood

  • The Olde Colonial Cafe in Norwood Is Closing (blogspot.com)
  • Jess Ross and Megan Olbrys: From AAU teammates to UMass best friends (masslive.com)
  • Norwood Student Helps Wheaton College Win International Competition (norwoodnews.org)

Stoughton

  • 4 Four Exciting Places in Massachusetts Everyone Will Be Talking About Next Year (onlyinyourstate.com)

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