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In today's newsletter:

  • How a 79-year-old from Lexington conquered Greece by e-bike
  • What a Lexington planner says you must do after a jackpot win

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Snow and flurries, up to 1", temps: high: 30, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Cold, with a high of 28 and low of 19 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Explore Greece's Gorgeous Dodecanese Islands On A Bike-And-Boat Tour (forbes.com) — A 79-year-old cyclist from Lexington appears on a week-long bike-and-boat tour through Greece’s Dodecanese Islands, showing how e-bikes can make ambitious cycling trips accessible at any age. The story follows a mother, her 11-year-old son, and fellow riders as they tackle hilly routes, visit ancient sites, and share shipboard life, offering inspiration for active family travel far from home.
   

• Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion—experts say to avoid these 5 mistakes if you win: 'You will be in an emotional state for a while' (cnbc.com) — A $1 billion Powerball jackpot has experts, including a Lexington-based financial planner, warning winners to slow down and protect themselves. From signing and securely storing the ticket to quietly assembling a lawyer, accountant, and advisor, the guidance focuses on avoiding scams, rushed decisions, and costly tax or investment mistakes after a life-changing windfall.
   

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