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🌱 Patch AM: Patriots Star Stefon Diggs Facing Assault And Strangulation Charges: Report

And on the Dedham Patch calendar - New Years Day Sports Card & Memorabilia Show

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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:

  • Patriots star faces serious charges as case unfolds in Dedham court
  • How a packed Dedham courtroom became a focal point in 2025
  • How does Dedham District Court briefly factor into Patriots Week 18 talk?

Also on today's calendar: New Years Day Sports Card & Memorabilia Show and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 33 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 31, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, breezy and cold, with a high of 26 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Patriots Star Stefon Diggs Facing Assault And Strangulation Charges: Report (patch.com) — Dedham readers are watching closely as Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges, with his attorney appearing in Dedham District Court to seek delays and limit release of police records. His arraignment is now set for January 23, while both the Patriots and NFL say they are monitoring the case as Diggs denies the allegations.
   

2. Immigration crackdown, an assisted living facility fire, university tragedy: Some of the top local stories of 2025 (bostonglobe.com) — One of the year’s biggest courtroom dramas unfolded at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, where crowds followed the retrial and acquittal of Karen Read. That case anchors a broader look at 2025’s top regional stories, from campus tragedies and immigration crackdowns to climate-related flooding and Boston politics, highlighting how national and statewide issues rippled through nearby communities.
   

3. Three up, three down, and three to watch for the Patriots in Week 18 against the Dolphins (bostonglobe.com) — A brief reference to charges filed in Dedham District Court appears in a wider look at how the Patriots are shaping up for their Week 18 matchup with the Dolphins. The piece focuses on New England’s offensive line, key injuries, playoff seeding scenarios, and which players are trending up or down heading into Sunday’s game.
   

4. Drama at the Trump-Kennedy Center (usatoday.com) — A criminal case involving New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs is moving through Dedham District Court, where he faces serious assault-related charges tied to a December dispute. The same national news roundup also covers cancellations at the newly renamed Trump-Kennedy Center, Trump administration policy changes, and lighter lifestyle pieces, but Dedham’s role is as the venue for this high-profile legal matter.
   

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Other local events
    Wednesday December 31
  • NYE Comedy Night - Late Show
    Dedham Community Theatre , 580 High St , Dedham
    9:00 pm
    • Friday January 2
  • Learn to Play Pokemon
    Main Library - Teen Space
    1:00 pm
    • Monday January 5
  • Monday Morning Music
    Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
    10:30 am
  • Sprouts Storybook Theater
    Church of Our Saviour , 25 Monmouth St , Brookline
    3:00 pm
  • Horsin' Around Improv
    Church of Our Saviour , 25 Monmouth St , Brookline
    4:45 pm
    • Tuesday January 6
  • Ukulele for Beginners
    Main Library - Children's Room
    5:00 pm
  • Endicott Book Group
    Endicott Branch - Children's Area
    6:30 pm
    • Wednesday January 7
  • 2026 Discover Boating New England Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive
    415 Summer St , Boston
    12:00 pm
    • Thursday January 8
  • Music with Friends
    Main Library - Children's Room
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A structure fire with reported smoke on arrival was reported at 59 Margaret Street in Norwood, MA, with the fire on the second floor.
    11:48AM on Dec 29: A structure fire was reported at 59 Margaret St, Norwood, MA. (Nextdoor )
  • Braintree fire operations are using Channel 5 and Braintree prime, with NCC Channel 2 released.
    11:27AM on Dec 29: Braintree is using Channel 5 operations for fire ground communications. (Nextdoor )
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Stocking/Shelving Merchandiser in Dedham. Apply here.
  • CDS (Club Demonstration Services) posted a job opening for Part Time Sr. Shift Supervisor in Costco in Dedham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dedham here.

Ok Dedham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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