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🌱 Why a Worcester shooting suspect ended up in East Brookfield court
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Good morning East Brookfield! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Worcester shooting suspect ended up in East Brookfield court
Also on today's calendar: Hip Swayers and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in East Brookfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Clearing; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 38 and low of 10 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Colder with increasing clouds, temps: high: 21, low: 16.
- Saturday: Morning snow, up to 1", with a high of 27 and low of 17 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man Tied To Worcester Shooting Found In Leicester, Charged In Domestic Violence Case (patch.com) — A man tied to an earlier Worcester shooting was arrested in Leicester and arraigned at East Brookfield District Court on a long list of domestic violence and related charges. Multiple local departments, including Worcester and State Police, helped secure the scene before his arrest. The case underscores the serious matters regularly handled at the East Brookfield courthouse.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Brookfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Joey and Friends
Friendly Ass Farm, 195 Charlton Rd, Spencer
10:30 am
Friday December 26
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Other local events
- Hip Swayers
Timberyard Brewing Company , 555 East Main Street (Route , MA-9 , East Brookfield
6:30 pm - Secret Sage live @ Timberyard Brewing Co.
Timberyard Brewing Company , 555 East Main Street (Route , MA-9 , East Brookfield
7:00 pm - Next Stop Comedy at Timberyard Brewing Company
Timberyard Brewing Company , 555 East Main Street (Route , MA-9 , East Brookfield
8:00 pm
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Free Christmas Day Meal
Timberyard Brewing Company , 555 East Main Street (Route , MA-9 , East Brookfield
2:00 pm - Community Connections Presents Bee Ready
Richard Sugden Library , 8 Pleasant St , Spencer
9:30 am - Star Suncatcher Craft for Teens
Richard Sugden Library , 8 Pleasant St. , Spencer
5:00 pm
Thursday December 25
Monday December 29
Monday January 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) closed and then reopened.
8:37PM on Dec 23: Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) is closed and expected to reopen Wednesday at 12:35 AM. (Nextdoor )
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Cake Decorator in Sturbridge. Apply here.
- PeopleReady posted a job opening for Janitor in Paxton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Brookfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sturbridge
- MWCC celebrates Paramedic Class 7 with pinning ceremony (thegardnernews.com)
Worcester
- Why so many water main breaks? Worcester City Council gets answers (telegram.com)
- Big Nate Allstar puts Worcester in the picture with 'Went Legit' video (telegram.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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