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In today's newsletter:

  • How 500 free Christmas meals reached Framingham doorsteps this year
  • Meet the Framingham slider powering Team USA’s World Cup gold

Also on today's calendar: The Joy Spring Jazz Trio and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Increasing clouds and colder, with a high of 24 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Morning snow, up to 1"; cold, temps: high: 25, low: 12.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 37 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Framingham police team up with local restaurant to deliver hundreds of meals to those in need - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com) — Framingham police officers and Sichuan Gourmet staff spent Christmas Day delivering more than 500 free Chinese meals to residents across the city, continuing a 53-year tradition. Volunteers cooked and dropped off dishes like General Tso’s chicken, rice, and spring rolls, with Police Chief Lester Baker calling the effort a true reflection of the community’s holiday spirit.
   

• USA Luge races to another stellar World Cup (lakeplacidnews.com) — A U.S. luge doubles team featuring Framingham native Ansel Haugsjaa captured its first-ever World Cup gold in Lake Placid, rebounding from a disappointing result the week before. The strong weekend included multiple medals for Team USA in men’s and women’s events, boosting Olympic qualification hopes and showcasing growing American depth in the sport.
   

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  • 2025 Share the Love Event Helps Springwell & Meals on Wheels —Beth Schultz Read on Patch
  • Squirrel 🐿️ Fun 🤩
    A squirrel at my window, joy in my chest—small encounters lift the heart. (Nextdoor Framingham)
  • I am looking for small electronics repair events around Framingham.
    I have see signs up in the past about these types of events and am curious about attending. I have some plant lights that could use a simple… (Nextdoor Farm Pond East Framingham)
  • Elior North America posted a job opening for Food Service Supervisor in Framingham. Apply here.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales – Part Ti in Framingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Framingham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Natick

  • Business buzz: Cognex sells former Chuck E. Cheese building; LCB Senior Living signs on as Natick Report sponsor (natickreport.com)
  • Navy aims to extend endurance at sea with high-tech galley equipment and freeze-dried foods (stripes.com)
  • Why MA transit officials say system is having 'monumental comeback' (metrowestdailynews.com)

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