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Hey there, Wellesley! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led Wellesley officers to multiple arrests on local roads?
  • See how Wellesley College’s snowy past stars in a new video
  • How did Wellesley’s girls hoopsters shake up Bay State rankings?

Also on today's calendar: The LigerBots present: STEAM Expo 2025 and FLL Eastern MA Championships.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; much colder, with a high of 38 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Sunday: Winds gusting past 40 mph, temps: high: 45, low: 21.
  • Monday: Colder with plenty of sun, with a high of 32 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wellesley police arrest log, Nov. 1-Dec. 15, 2025: Traffic stops; Attempted check fraud (theswellesleyreport.com) — Recent Wellesley police activity includes multiple traffic stops on Worcester and Washington Streets that led to arrests for unlicensed or suspended drivers, warrants, and suspected drugs. Officers also responded to a Central Street bank where a man was arrested after allegedly attempting to pass a fraudulent check with false identification, resulting in bail being set.
   

• Colleges Share Joyful Messages This Holiday Season (insidehighered.com) — A national roundup of college holiday videos includes a nostalgic nod to Wellesley College’s 150th anniversary, showcasing archival winter scenes on the Wellesley campus set to a vintage student-composed song. It’s a feel-good reminder of snowy traditions and alumnae memories rooted in town.
   

• Bay State Conference: Natick takes top spot in newest girls basketball rankings (masslive.com) — Wellesley’s girls basketball team gets an early-season nod in new Bay State Conference power rankings, edging Brookline by four points after Brookline’s loss to Natick. The piece mainly highlights Natick, Needham, and Walpole’s hot starts, but it signals Wellesley as a competitive threat to watch as league play ramps up.
   

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  • Allegations of antisemitism reported to Needham police (nbcboston.com)
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