DEDHAM: What's Happening Today (Mon, Oct 11)

Morning, people of Dedham! Mary Ellen Gambon here with the latest edition of the Dedham newsletter.

First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 70 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories today in Dedham:

1. "Dawnland" Screening in Dedham Sheds Light On Indigenous Abuse (Dedham Patch)
2. Columbus Day Conflict Challenges Democrats Running In State Senate Special Election (wgbh.org)
3. 2 shot, including teenage girl, as they left Stoughton baby shower, police say (WCVB Boston)
4. What to know about Boston’s first Fall-O-Ween Festival (Boston.com)
5. Man killed in daytime shooting in Hyde Park (Boston 25 News)
6. Boston mayoral candidates make Dorchester campaign stops ahead of 1st head-to-head debate (WBUR)

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Today in Dedham:

Dedham Patch Notebook

• Dedham Firefighters IAFF Local #1735: "Thank you to everyone who came out to our 2021 Open House! We had a great turn out and it was so nice to see our community together again. We appreciate all of your continued support. Already looking forward to next year. Stay safe!" (Facebook)
• Dedham Public Library: "Stop by the library anytime during the week of Monday, October 25th through Saturday, October 30th to get a jumpstart on your trick or treating! Costumes are encouraged but not necessary as we celebrate this most spooky of seasons." (Facebook)
• Dedham Public Library: "Little Lab Coats: The Farm! Monday October 18th @6:15-7:00PM on Zoom Find out where the broccoli on your plate and the milk in your glass actually come from! Learn how farm animals such as sheep, horses, and cows provide resources we use..." (Facebook)
• Dedham Public Library: "Amira and Hamza - Samira Ahmed https://find.minlib.net/iii/en... One day on a tour through an exhibit on medieval Islamic astrology, siblings Amira and Hamza find themselves at the center of an ancient prophecy whose..." (Facebook)
• Dedham Public Library: "Halloween Movie Mornings Fridays 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 @10:30AM The spooky season is here, which means it's time for family friendly fun! Little ones and their grownups are invited to join us for a fun and not-so-spooky Halloween movie, co..." (Facebook)

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• Volleyball Clinic for Girls in Grades 4-6 (October 23)
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— Mary Ellen Gambon

About me: I am a Freelance Massachusetts Editor covering the towns of Canton, Dedham, Norwood, Westwood and Walpole, MA. I am a Boston native who began my journalism career in 1994. I graduated from Boston University, where I received bachelor's degrees in journalism and political science. In 2002, I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a master's in public administration. I am a 1994 Pulliam Fellow, a national award given to 10 graduating college seniors who are pursuing careers in journalism. I previously was a staff reporter for Gazette Publications, Inc., The Dedham TImes, The Daily Transcript and The Parkway-West Roxbury Transcript. Over the past four years, I have been a freelance reporter at Bulletin Newspapers, Inc. and Gannett, Inc. covering greater Boston. I also write for The Hopkinton Independent.

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