🌱 Patch AM: Natick relative mourns Korean War veteran John Robert Krull, age 96

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• Natick relative mourns Korean War veteran John Robert Krull, age 96

Also on today's calendar: 2026 New England Stamp Expo (Friday and Saturday Jan 9-10) and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 35 and low of 30 degrees.
• Monday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 51, low: 24.
• Tuesday: Breezy and much colder, with a high of 27 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• John Krull, 96 – WLKM Radio 95.9 FM (wlkm.com) — A relative of a Natick resident, Mary Florence Krull-Gallo, has died at age 96, and his passing may touch extended family and friends here. John Robert Krull was a Korean War veteran, longtime union carpenter, and active member of several veterans’ and fraternal organizations in Three Rivers, Michigan, where his funeral and burial will be held on January 2, 2026.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Natick

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Sunday December 28

• Dar Williams
  The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) , 14 Summer Street , Natick
  8:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve on the CRT
  Natick, MA Calendar , Cochituate Rail Trail (from Mechanic Street to Chrysler Road) , Natick
  4:30 pm

Monday January 5

• Trails and Forest Stewardship Committee
  Natick, MA Calendar Natick, MA 01760
  7:00 pm

Friday January 9

• 2026 New England Stamp Expo (Friday and Saturday Jan 9-10)
  The Verve Hotel Boston Natick, Tapestry Collection by Hilton , 1360 Worcester St , Natick
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 28

• Lifeguarding-BL
  Longfellow Tennis & Health Club Wayland , 524 Boston Post Rd , Wayland
  12:00 pm
• Big Blue Blocks
  Tootsie-Roll Storytime Room , Main Library , Wellesley
  1:00 pm
• 17th Annual Festival of Trees
  Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank , 900 Washington St , Wellesley
  2:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Teen Craft To-Go Kits - Painting Winter Scene
  High School Room , Main Library , Wellesley
• Teen Silent Book Club
  Storytime Room Maynard Public Library , 77 Nason St , Maynard
  3:30 pm
• The Book Bloom Project
  Teen Loft Wayland Free Public Library , 5 Concord Rd. , Wayland
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Kids Take & Make Kit: New Year's Noisemakers
  Take and Make Kits Maynard Public Library , 77 Nason St , Maynard
• Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Haley
  Wayland Free Public Library , 5 Concord Rd. , Wayland
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Framingham

• Framingham police team up with local restaurant to deliver hundreds of meals to those in need - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com)
• Former Framingham city official arrested in undercover sex sting, charged with attempted child rape - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com)
• Circle Furniture Stores Close Suddenly (newsweek.com)

Wayland

• Lifestyle Brand Terrain To Debut Cafe, Event Space In Wayland (patch.com)

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