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🌱 Patch AM: How did two Woburn siblings end up in the Guinness World Records?
Coming up: Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate Course on the Woburn Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How did two Woburn siblings end up in the Guinness World Records?
- Which Woburn firefighter just earned top honors at the state academy?
- How the McCarthy twins powered Woburn’s gritty win over Arlington
Also on today's calendar: Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate Course and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Woburnfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Woburnfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, afternoon rain, with a high of 44 and low of 37 degrees.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., temps: high: 41, low: 25.
- Monday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 36 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. MCC Alumni Receive Guinness World Records Recognition (patch.com) — Two Woburn siblings, Jasmin and Justin Marwad, have earned Guinness World Records recognition with their brother for consecutive university graduations, after starting their studies at Middlesex Community College and transferring to UMass Lowell. They credit MCC’s supportive environment, hands-on learning, and STEM focus for launching careers at Teradyne and inspiring their ongoing Ph.D. studies. 
2. 27 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy (mass.gov) — A Woburn firefighter was among 28 graduates of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s latest 10-week recruit class, with Firefighter Danielle Crawford earning the class’s top Outstanding Student Award. The story explains the intensive training new firefighters complete and how it prepares them to protect communities across the state, including Woburn.
3. Twins Kaleigh and Ryley McCarthy, determined D propel No. 10 Woburn girls' basketball past Arlington (bostonglobe.com) — Woburn girls’ basketball, led by twins Kaleigh and Ryley McCarthy, edged Arlington thanks to tough defense, key three-pointers, and late free throws. Coach Stephen Sullivan praised the senior leaders and noted how this tight game should make the Tanners stronger as their season continues.
4. Charges in July shooting case moved to Superior Court following grand jury indictment (walthamtimes.org) — A Middlesex Superior Court session in Woburn has taken over a serious July shooting case, with a Waltham man now facing multiple firearm and assault charges after a grand jury indictment. He remains held without bail as he awaits a dangerousness hearing, while a co-defendant’s related case continues in Waltham District Court.
5. Trump's $1.5T Defense Budget Protects ‘Warfighters, Not Wall Street': DOD (military.com) — Woburn gets a brief spotlight as Trump singles out Raytheon, whose local facility is part of a broader clash over defense spending and stock buybacks. The president is pushing a massive $1.5 trillion military budget while warning contractors to prioritize equipment and production over shareholder rewards.
📸 Around Woburn
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woburn
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★ Featured events ★
- Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate Course
Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington
7:00 pm - ALL THAT GLITTERS debut @ Route 1 Grill House - Saugus 8 pm
Route 1 Grill House, 817 Broadway, Saugus
8:00 pm
Tuesday January 13
Friday January 16
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Other local events
- Paint Nite: Bearly Keep Up
Lord Hobo Brewing Company , 5 Draper St , Woburn
11:30 am - Spice Club Kits
Take and Make Kits Maynard Public Library , 77 Nason St , Maynard - Adult Coloring
Woburn Public Library Maker Space In Person at , 45 Pleasant St., Woburn, MA, 01801
10:00 am - Family Storytime
Woburn Public Library Storytime & Craft Room In Person at , 45 Pleasant St., Woburn, MA, 01801
10:00 am - Cozy Creations: Knitting & Crochet
Woburn Public Library Fireplace South Gallery In Person at , 45 Pleasant St., Woburn, MA, 01801
10:30 am - Winter Baby Storytime
Storytime Room Maynard Public Library , 77 Nason St , Maynard
10:30 am - Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Woburn Public Library Maker Space In Person at , 45 Pleasant St., Woburn, MA, 01801
4:30 pm - Rookie Book Club
Woburn Public Library Storytime & Craft Room In Person at , 45 Pleasant St., Woburn, MA, 01801
6:00 pm - Kanto Card Show
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Andover , 123 Old River Rd , Andover
9:00 am - MLK Celebration
St. John's Baptist Church , 38 Everett St , Woburn
11:00 am
Sunday January 11
Monday January 12
Saturday January 17
Monday January 19
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