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And on the Dedham Patch calendar - Liturgy of Solace and Strength (Blue Christmas/Longest Night)

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What's up Dedham! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Are your holiday plans welcoming to guests with disabilities?
  • How a Dedham jury decided Brian Walshe’s fate.

Also on today's calendar: Liturgy of Solace and Strength (Blue Christmas/Longest Night) and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Dedhamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Dedhamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Breezy this morning, with a high of 45 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 36, low: 27.
  • Tuesday: Periods of snow, 1-3", with a high of 34 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Holiday hosting tips focus on making celebrations more inclusive for people with disabilities (boston25news.com) — A segment datelined from Dedham highlights practical ways local hosts can make holiday gatherings more comfortable for guests with disabilities, from checking in about needs beforehand to offering quiet spaces. Advocates stress that small adjustments to lighting, music, and plans can significantly reduce stress and help everyone feel welcome. The advice aims to support more inclusive celebrations across area homes this season.
   

• Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison without parole for grisly murder of his wife (wkrn.com) — A Norfolk Superior Court jury in Dedham convicted Brian Walshe of first-degree murder in the disappearance and death of his wife Ana, leading to a life sentence without parole. Prosecutors relied heavily on digital searches, surveillance footage, and DNA evidence to show he killed and dismembered her, while the defense offered no witnesses and argued she died suddenly in bed. Their three children remain in state custody.
   

📸 Around Dedham

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dedham

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Other local events
    Monday December 22
  • Monday Morning Music
    Endicott Branch - Children's Area
    9:30 am
    • Tuesday December 23
  • Baby & Toddler Time
    Main Library - Children's Room
    9:30 am
  • Preschool Storytime
    Main Library - Children's Room
    10:30 am
    • Wednesday December 24
  • Neighbors Market Fund
    9:00 am
  • Baby & Me Storytime
    Endicott Branch - Children's Area
    9:30 am
  • Holiday Carolers at University Station
    University Station , 221 University Ave , Westwood
    12:00 pm
    • Monday December 29
  • Monday Morning Music
    Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
    10:30 am
    • Thursday January 1
  • New Years Day Pokemon & TCG Show
    Holiday Inn Boston - Dedham Hotel & Conference Center by IHG , 55 Ariadne Rd , Dedham
    4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Cross Ocean Partners, Lincoln Property Co., acquire office campus in Needham, Mass. (irei.com)
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  • Pet debt is on the rise. It's landing more people in court. (nhpr.org)

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