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  • Who dumped beheaded birds onto the ice at Mother Brook?

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Discover Boating New England Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Sunshine, breezy and cold, with a high of 28 and low of 20 degrees.
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📰 News we're reading

• Authorities seek public's help after beheaded birds dumped off Dedham bridge (boston25news.com) — Dedham Animal Control is asking residents for tips after several domestic birds were found beheaded and dumped onto the ice at Mother Brook Reservation off Sawmill Lane late last weekend. Officials say the incident happened around December 27 or 28 and want to speak with anyone involved or who may have seen suspicious activity in the area.
   

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    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
    • Monday January 12
  • Monday Morning Music
    Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday January 2
  • THE LOVE DOGS
    Fallout Shelter , 61 Endicott St , Norwood
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday January 3
  • Colors Storytime with Celebree
    Children's Room Needham Free Public Library , 1139 Highland Avenue , Needham
    10:30 am
    • Monday January 5
  • Classes Resume
    Milton Public Schools , 25 Gile Rd , Milton
    7:00 am
  • Preschool Palooza
    Library Community Room Needham Free Public Library , 1139 Highland Avenue , Needham
    10:00 am

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